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Challisman View Member Profile	Jun 20 2008, 02:26 PM
Jun 20 2008, 02:26 PM	GMC:er Posts: 16 Joined: 3-June 08 From: Worcester, England	Hi guys, now I've truly got the bug now and started playing again I was wondering what guage string of choice is for the instructors and students in general. I'm looking to concenrate more on the shredding side of things at the moment so looking for some nice speedy runs and some cool bends. I'm finding playing with my 9's bending to high notes and at speed can be a little tough (soul of the world being a prime example, Great by the way Kris & Marcus!!). After a few days practising my fingers a sore as you like so I'm having to rest for a day to recover between practices. Will the lower guage help? Cheers Rob You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

kaznie_NL View Member Profile	Jun 20 2008, 02:39 PM
Jun 20 2008, 02:39 PM	Experienced Tone Seeker Posts: 4.809 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Hedel, Netherlands	Lower gauge needs a bit less strength from the fingers. But 0,09 is not very thick I believe, I have 0,10 and that's prety average I think. The thinner the strings, the less power is needed and the thinner the sound sounds. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My YouTube Channel Here My Rec Takes Here --- GEAR --- Ibanez SA08LTD2 BAR Vox AD50VT Pod Farm Line 6 Pod Studio GX El Cheapo Strat Dunlop Slide Korg Toneworks AX5G

jacmoe View Member Profile	Jun 20 2008, 02:45 PM
Jun 20 2008, 02:45 PM	GMC:er Posts: 562 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Denmark	QUOTE (Challisman @ Jun 20 2008, 03:26 PM) now I've truly got the bug now and started playing again I was wondering what guage string of choice is for the instructors and students in general. .09 (XL) is what most people around here use. QUOTE (Challisman @ Jun 20 2008, 03:26 PM) After a few days practising my fingers a sore as you like so I'm having to rest for a day to recover between practices. Will the lower guage help? Sorry, but you just have to endure it. Don't worry, your callouses will grow strong and hardy in a couple months. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- QUOTE ("Steve Vai") Start by playing something - a bend, a riff, a scale, a song - very slowly; if you make a mistake, start over; do this over and over, until you can play it flawlessly - and I do mean flawlessly - many times in a row. Next, gradually increase the tempo. Eventually you'll be flailing like a madman.

USAMAN View Member Profile	Jun 20 2008, 02:49 PM
Jun 20 2008, 02:49 PM	GMC:er Posts: 664 Joined: 15-October 07 From: Minnesota, USA. Earth	10's for me cuz they just feel right to my hands. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- If we aren't supposed to eat animals, why are they made out of meat ?

Trond Vold View Member Profile	Jun 20 2008, 02:54 PM
Jun 20 2008, 02:54 PM	Instructor Posts: 3.497 Joined: 16-February 08 From: Norge!	09's here Suits me perfectly You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: Schecter Stiletto Classic, Jackson SLSMG, Ibanez RG-380 Japan, Gibson Les Paul Studio Amp: Marshall JMP-1 -> Rocktron Velocity 100 -> Marshall JCM-900 Lead 4x12 FX and stomps: T.C Electronics G-Sharp, Korg SDD-1200, Emma Transmorgrifier, BYOC Tribooster, GGG Green Ringer, Dinosaur Overdrive, Voodoo Lab SuperFuzz, Sovtek Bassballs, Line6 Tap Tremolo, EHX Screaming Bird. ___________________________________________________ My Lessons! My Instructor Board! My Myspace!

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Jun 20 2008, 04:25 PM
Jun 20 2008, 04:25 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Used 11's before, but too heavy on the fingers. Now I use 10-46 - light. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

Storm Linnebjerg View Member Profile	Jun 20 2008, 04:45 PM
Jun 20 2008, 04:45 PM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 7.676 Joined: 14-June 08 From: Odense, Denmark	I have become quite fond of Ernie Balls super slinky .09s. Might be a bad habit, but I find them a bit easier to play, bend etc. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my TikTok! - or check out my GMC video comments on YouTube

Gus View Member Profile	Jun 20 2008, 04:53 PM
Jun 20 2008, 04:53 PM	GMC:er Posts: 999 Joined: 21-January 08 From: Brazil/Denmark	I prefere 010 for legato, but I am thinking of going back to 009 to make bends easier. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- my "Thank you GMC!" video If you like it please vote in the competition ;-) Gus Stairway to Guitar Heaven - my practice agenda Check out my lesson here Phrygian Dominant Solo lesson Gear : Ibanez RGT320q (I just love the neck-thru sustain), Washburn EA-20SDL (acoustic 6 string), Standard strat (Mexico), POD X3 Live Some of my Guitar heroes: Jimmy Page, Slash, Kirk Hammett, Augusto Licks, Joe Satriani, Gus G, David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler...

The Spartan View Member Profile	Jun 20 2008, 04:54 PM
Jun 20 2008, 04:54 PM	GMC:er Posts: 77 Joined: 7-June 07 From: Duuh,Home	12's on D standard tuning.They feel great specially for my picking hand and I can easily bend and do vibrato with them You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by The Spartan: Jun 20 2008, 04:55 PM -------------------- Practicing Pavel's Alternate Picking Lesson 4 at: (16th notes triplets) ~~89BPM~~ 101BPM 110BPM 122BPM <-----Goal ~~86BPM~~ ~~98BPM~~ 107BPM 119BPM ~~83BPM~~ ~~95BPM~~ 104BPM 116BPM ~~80BPM~~ ~~92BPM~~ 101BPM 113BPM ~~77BPM~~

Bogdan Radovic View Member Profile	Jun 20 2008, 04:55 PM
Jun 20 2008, 04:55 PM	Bass & Beginner Instructor Posts: 15.614 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Yeah using 9s is a good choice... I use 40-60-70-95 though You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net Check out my lessons and my instructor board. Check out my beginner guitar lessons course! ; Take a bass course now!

Lian Gerbino View Member Profile	Jun 20 2008, 06:34 PM
Jun 20 2008, 06:34 PM	Instructor Posts: 4.426 Joined: 14-April 08 From: Buenos Aires, Argentina	mines are 0.09 You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Tersivel's webstore! get my band's new album

Bali View Member Profile	Jun 20 2008, 06:50 PM
Jun 20 2008, 06:50 PM	GMC:er Posts: 114 Joined: 8-October 07 From: Argentina	I've used D'addarios .09 all my life, but since I've had this problem with my left pinky tendon I've switched to .08 so I don't strain my finger so much when doing bends. I had to re-calibrate my floyd rose though. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Henry Dietzel View Member Profile	Jun 20 2008, 06:58 PM
Jun 20 2008, 06:58 PM	Instructor (former GMCer Hammerin Hank) Posts: 718 Joined: 1-May 08 From: Boston MA	I use .10's on my main guitar E standard and .13 on my les paul tuned down 1/2 to Eb sometimes D. I also have some zakk wylde's on my bc rich so I can drop to C nice!! I am pretty sure .9's are standard, someone correct me if I am wrong when your fingers hurt take SRV's advice and "play till they bleed!!" Just kidding of course You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- I have learned a lot, but I still have a lot to learn Check out my video lessons

Hisham Al-Sanea View Member Profile	Jun 20 2008, 11:03 PM
Jun 20 2008, 11:03 PM	Instructor Posts: 4.085 Joined: 19-October 07 From: middle east / lebanon	i use extra light gauge 0.08 You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- email me *my video lessons* *instructor board*

Matt23 View Member Profile	Jun 20 2008, 11:15 PM
Jun 20 2008, 11:15 PM	Accomplished Tone Master Posts: 1.745 Joined: 17-January 08 From: Scotland	I really like Ernie Ball Super Slinky (0.09-0.42). They last way longer and have a nicer sound than any other kind of string i've tried. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Oxac View Member Profile	Jun 21 2008, 12:09 PM
Jun 21 2008, 12:09 PM	GMC:er Posts: 693 Joined: 14-June 07 From: Sweden	I have 12's on my esp viper and 11th on my mexican strat, no problem to bend here... Okay, 1 1/2 step bends are impossible, and a whole step bend on the higher frets hurts, but, it's just for practise But I really like the 11's. I think I'm gonna stick with those, gets a really nice sound and feeling. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Olle "AJ" Svensson

Gus View Member Profile	Jun 21 2008, 02:13 PM
Jun 21 2008, 02:13 PM	GMC:er Posts: 999 Joined: 21-January 08 From: Brazil/Denmark	One more thing, Challisman. Since you are already using 009 which should be fine for bending, maybe your action is too low? That also makes bending harder. If you want to use the action really low, maybe you should try 008 (I guess this is the setup from Yngwie Malmsteen) You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Gus: Jun 21 2008, 02:14 PM -------------------- my "Thank you GMC!" video If you like it please vote in the competition ;-) Gus Stairway to Guitar Heaven - my practice agenda Check out my lesson here Phrygian Dominant Solo lesson Gear : Ibanez RGT320q (I just love the neck-thru sustain), Washburn EA-20SDL (acoustic 6 string), Standard strat (Mexico), POD X3 Live Some of my Guitar heroes: Jimmy Page, Slash, Kirk Hammett, Augusto Licks, Joe Satriani, Gus G, David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler...

Daniel Robinson View Member Profile	Jun 21 2008, 04:05 PM
Jun 21 2008, 04:05 PM	Instructor Posts: 560 Joined: 22-March 08 From: Normal, Illinois	QUOTE (Gus @ Jun 21 2008, 09:13 AM) One more thing, Challisman. Since you are already using 009 which should be fine for bending, maybe your action is too low? That also makes bending harder. If you want to use the action really low, maybe you should try 008 (I guess this is the setup from Yngwie Malmsteen) I don't know if he does anymore, but Ynqwie as far as i know uses custom sets, the bottom three strings are 9's and the top three are 8's, Actually there was a time back around Trilogy he was actually using 3 gauges, 10's for the low E, 9's for A thru G and 8's on the E and B. I don't think he does that anymore, now he just uses a custom 2 gauge set up. (like i said, far as i know) Me personally i use 9-42 D'Addario, i actually prefer the 9-46's but on my guitar the extra meat on the bottom strings makes some of the intonation problems even worse so for now i use the 9'42's Daniel You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my video lessons!

redhandedhaze View Member Profile	Jun 22 2008, 09:47 PM
Jun 22 2008, 09:47 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1 Joined: 19-June 08	I've been using 08's for a couple years now. Listening to recordings with thicker strings on the same guitar, I can't tell any difference in tone or volume of any kind, but I only switched form 10's. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

buttmonk View Member Profile	Jun 23 2008, 04:28 PM
Jun 23 2008, 04:28 PM	GMC:er Posts: 121 Joined: 28-August 07 From: Finland	I pretty much never use anything else than tens. They came stock on my first guitar and I have this notion (and maybe that is all it is) that they sound "bigger". When I play nines I definately notice it and it is easier to bend, in that less force is required to push and stretch the string, but on the other hand I find that on the thinner strings there is less to grab on to in a way. All in all tho, I think that lower gauges a easier on your fingers. I use D'Addario EXL110. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by buttmonk: Jun 23 2008, 04:28 PM -------------------- B) My gear

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