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Questions About String Gauge

AlexLion View Member Profile	Nov 27 2008, 09:57 AM
Nov 27 2008, 09:57 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.247 Joined: 19-September 08 From: Latvia, Jelgava	Since nobody answering to me in general forum i decided to "move" my questions here, because i feel that Lian can help me with them Want to ask how will 10-52 string gauge will sound on normal tuning (Eb too)?if they quite normal i`ll stay with them, because string switching on my Jackson is kinda pain in the ***. And which strings will be good for that gauge? I`m currently using GHS, but they are 10-46 and i want to try something different. Maybe D`addario will be good? But i don`t need "bright" sounding 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!

ZakkWylde View Member Profile	Nov 27 2008, 10:33 AM
Nov 27 2008, 10:33 AM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany	10-52 are strings for people who need sturdy lower strings for Rythm playing like Metal players while the high strings stay the same and you can still solo with them. I use 10-52 for drop d tuning, Eb and d standard. E standard it's a bit tight but still playable. My choice would be Ernie Ball Strings, they havev the best Rock tone 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! -------------------- Gear: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster

AlexLion View Member Profile	Nov 27 2008, 10:58 AM
Nov 27 2008, 10:58 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.247 Joined: 19-September 08 From: Latvia, Jelgava	"10-52 are strings for people who need sturdy lower strings for Rythm playing like Metal players while the high strings stay the same and you can still solo with them." Exactly what i need man! I`ll surely try those Ernie Ball Strings:) Of course receiving some other advices will be perfect:) 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 AlexLion: Nov 27 2008, 11:00 AM

DeepRoots View Member Profile	Nov 27 2008, 11:34 AM
Nov 27 2008, 11:34 AM	Get to da Chopper! Posts: 2.700 Joined: 18-March 07 From: South Wales, UK	If you hate changing the strings, then you may consider getting a set of elixir nanowebs (whichever gauge you want) I can't remember the last time i changed my strings 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!

AlexLion View Member Profile	Nov 27 2008, 02:45 PM
Nov 27 2008, 02:45 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.247 Joined: 19-September 08 From: Latvia, Jelgava	I had Elixir on my acoustic, and ,hell yeah, those strings had beautiful tone and they very durable, but you don`t understand me a bit. With string changing is no problem, but it surely will be if i will change every few days from existing 10-52 to existing 10-42(as example), if 52 wouldn`t sound great on normal tuning And i don`t need "soft sounding strings" for electric guitar as i mentioned above. And what are you doing in Lian`s forum?! Just kidding Anyways thank you for any info 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 AlexLion: Nov 27 2008, 02:47 PM

tommyboy View Member Profile	Nov 27 2008, 03:54 PM
Nov 27 2008, 03:54 PM	GMC:er Posts: 257 Joined: 2-November 08 From: North Dakota, USA	QUOTE (AlexLion @ Nov 27 2008, 02:57 AM) Since nobody answering to me in general forum i decided to "move" my questions here, because i feel that Lian can help me with them Want to ask how will 10-52 string gauge will sound on normal tuning (Eb too)?if they quite normal i`ll stay with them, because string switching on my Jackson is kinda pain in the *. And which strings will be good for that gauge? I`m currently using GHS, but they are 10-46 and i want to try something different. Maybe D`addario will be good? But i don`t need "bright" sounding I use the 10 - 52 GHS Boomers. They are called thin and thick in some listings. I find they are great for drop d tuning and in standard tuning. I think the hybrid gauge is very useful for players doing a lot of heavy rhythm work as well as any leads. Personally, I've always played GHS. Erine Ball and D'Addario are also great strings. Seems the GHS's have a little longer life span than the others. If you like the sound of your current GHS's give the thin and thick a try. Here's a link for a description. http://www.juststrings.com/ghs-gbtnt-np.html tommyboy 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 tommyboy: Nov 27 2008, 04:00 PM -------------------- Rock Hard or Not at ALL!!**

Darfuria View Member Profile	Nov 27 2008, 04:20 PM
Nov 27 2008, 04:20 PM	GMC:er Posts: 322 Joined: 11-April 08 From: United Kingdom	You could always use a hybrid set... 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! -------------------- Want a website for you or your band? http://www.websiteformyband.com

Lian Gerbino View Member Profile	Nov 27 2008, 05:46 PM
Nov 27 2008, 05:46 PM	Instructor Posts: 4.426 Joined: 14-April 08 From: Buenos Aires, Argentina	QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Nov 27 2008, 06:33 AM) 10-52 are strings for people who need sturdy lower strings for Rythm playing like Metal players while the high strings stay the same and you can still solo with them. I use 10-52 for drop d tuning, Eb and d standard. E standard it's a bit tight but still playable. My choice would be Ernie Ball Strings, they havev the best Rock tone well, this´s my answer as well. even I use Ernie Ball Strings. my advice: if you can, taste a set of these strings and see what happen. find your own strings take some time. so dont give up 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

AlexLion View Member Profile	Nov 27 2008, 05:53 PM
Nov 27 2008, 05:53 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.247 Joined: 19-September 08 From: Latvia, Jelgava	QUOTE (Lian Gerbino @ Nov 27 2008, 06:46 PM) well, this´s my answer as well. even I use Ernie Ball Strings. my advice: if you can, taste a set of these strings and see what happen. find your own strings take some time. so dont give up Thank you Lian! and of course I`m not giving up 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!

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