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PosterBoy View Member Profile	Feb 7 2020, 10:32 AM
Feb 7 2020, 10:32 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 3.179 Joined: 26-October 11 From: Galway, Ireland	I''m considering putting my Les Paul into a drop tuning to start exploring playing more post hardcore type stuff I think I have 11s on it at the moment in standard tuning, I'm thinking of either C# standard tuning as Darius' Metalcore lessons are in or Drop C# like Story of the year guitarist . So do I go 12s or 13s? 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 SoundCloud Gear Tyler Burning Water 2K Burny RLG90 with BK Emeralds Fender US Tele with BK Piledrivers Epiphone 335 with Suhr Thornbuckers PRS SE Custom 24-08 Ax8 Fessenden SD10 PSG Quilter TT15

Kristofer Dahl View Member Profile	Feb 7 2020, 10:35 AM
Feb 7 2020, 10:35 AM	GMC Founder Posts: 18.749 Joined: 15-August 05 From: Stockholm, Sweden	I might not be the right guy to answer - but most of the time I use drop tuning (D or C#) I don't even bother changing strings - I just use my 0.46 low e string. That's not to say you shouldn't make the switch, because it likely will be a better experience with less "flabbiness". But you can def start practicing with your current strings as well. 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 lesssons

PosterBoy View Member Profile	Feb 7 2020, 11:48 AM
Feb 7 2020, 11:48 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 3.179 Joined: 26-October 11 From: Galway, Ireland	Yeah, i can't do flabby strings, i pick too hard for that! Maybe there's a lesson in that too 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 SoundCloud Gear Tyler Burning Water 2K Burny RLG90 with BK Emeralds Fender US Tele with BK Piledrivers Epiphone 335 with Suhr Thornbuckers PRS SE Custom 24-08 Ax8 Fessenden SD10 PSG Quilter TT15

klasaine View Member Profile	Feb 7 2020, 03:32 PM
Feb 7 2020, 03:32 PM	GMC:er Posts: 4.552 Joined: 30-December 12 From: Los Angeles, CA	I found this pretty eye opening. Not exactly your question but definitely related. 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! -------------------- - Ken Lasaine https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Feb 8 2020, 06:56 AM
Feb 8 2020, 06:56 AM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	I've said it before, I'll say it again and the vid seems to agree with me. 8s and 9s are just the best strings for mid range and guitar is a mid range instrument. If I do any down tune stuff, I usually use my hotone HARMONY Pedal which detunes for me. It isn't digital so there is zero lag. I use the Yngwie 8 sets and have found them to be the most expressive strings I've ever used as they respond to subtle vibrato like no other strings I've ever tried. However, I'm a lead player. Not a rythm player. Some players are more focused on rythm and like extended range necks, (which I really can't abide due to the increase in string tension and reduction in expressiveness) and really thick strings. Also can't abide thick strings again due to the lack of expressiveness compared to lighter gauge. This is JUST ME AND MY PREFS. YOUR MILEAGE MAY VARY Quick Demo of yngwie set in action for wide/deep vibrato. Here is another guy found out Beato was right. He switched to 9 gauge super slinkys (I used to use them as well) Again, this is just my view, and beato and this other dude and it looks like some other cats making videos now on the same issue. I do feel vindicated just a bit as I've been saying the same thing for many years. Still, some folks like heavy gauge strings and to those folks I say MORE POWER TO YA! It takes all kinds to fill up a concert hall folks so you gotta go with what works for you at the end of the day, no matter what that is. Todd QUOTE (klasaine @ Feb 7 2020, 10:32 AM) I found this pretty eye opening. Not exactly your question but definitely related. 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 Todd Simpson: Feb 8 2020, 08:31 AM -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

PosterBoy View Member Profile	Feb 8 2020, 02:58 PM
Feb 8 2020, 02:58 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 3.179 Joined: 26-October 11 From: Galway, Ireland	Someone asked on a Telecaster facebook group what are preferred string gauge was, and my response was I'd love a set that was 9s for the fretting hand and 10s for the picking hand! 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 SoundCloud Gear Tyler Burning Water 2K Burny RLG90 with BK Emeralds Fender US Tele with BK Piledrivers Epiphone 335 with Suhr Thornbuckers PRS SE Custom 24-08 Ax8 Fessenden SD10 PSG Quilter TT15

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Feb 8 2020, 10:33 PM
Feb 8 2020, 10:33 PM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	It all comes to prefs of course The 9's are less flabby sounding than the 10s according to these folks. Why do you want 10s for your pick hand? Requires more strike power and burns out the hand quicker and reduces dynamics? QUOTE (PosterBoy @ Feb 8 2020, 09:58 AM) Someone asked on a Telecaster facebook group what are preferred string gauge was, and my response was I'd love a set that was 9s for the fretting hand and 10s for the picking hand! 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! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

klasaine View Member Profile	Feb 9 2020, 02:10 AM
Feb 9 2020, 02:10 AM	GMC:er Posts: 4.552 Joined: 30-December 12 From: Los Angeles, CA	I personally like the resistence in my pick hand. A lot of players do. 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! -------------------- - Ken Lasaine https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Feb 10 2020, 01:42 AM
Feb 10 2020, 01:42 AM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	It really does come down to preference. NO matter what anyone says, or doesn't say, it comes down to the player and his own choices. So folks, sadly, like most things in guitar. There are not HARD FIRM ANSWERS. It comes down to you trying everyone gauge/set you can get your hands on and finding out what works for you. I used 9 slinkys for 10 years!!!! Then one day, I saw a set of bullet end yngwie strings on sale and they were out of my reuglar so I tried them. I LOVE the bullet ends as they make it really easy to restring since the bullet end acts like an anchor. and prevents string slippage. Also, the tone is perfect and they are simply the most subtle and expressive strings I"ve ever played. I'm sold. But again, just me. Some people, LIKE KEN< play AMAZINGLY WELL using very thick strings that would make me play like a first year student. SHARE YOUR EPXERIENCE FINDING YOUR CURRENT STRING SETUP?? Todd So do your reserach folks! Try several packs of different strings! IT's the same with everything. There are no hard nand fast answers. It go QUOTE (klasaine @ Feb 8 2020, 09:10 PM) I personally like the resistence in my pick hand. A lot of players do. 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 Todd Simpson: Feb 10 2020, 03:28 AM -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

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