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teh_shredmaster View Member Profile	Sep 11 2007, 02:09 PM
Sep 11 2007, 02:09 PM	GMC:er Posts: 7 Joined: 2-June 07	Hi, Im a guitar n00bie trying to learn some intense shreds/.. For some reason whenever my shred sounds quite awkward.. I think the problem is the stiffness of right hand movement. I have gibson SG with 11-50 gauges on.. Are thinner strings better for shredding? I am using 1.20 Clayton pick.. What is your opinion on that pick? Also, is smaller pick better? Any suggestions/comments you want to say to a new shred learner? Thanks a lot 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!

JOhn View Member Profile	Sep 11 2007, 03:21 PM
Sep 11 2007, 03:21 PM	GMC:er Posts: 296 Joined: 28-May 07	i dont think changing your strings or pick would make you much of a better shredder but i think thinner strings may help because they are easy to push down but its personal preference. Again with the pick i think 1.20 is perfect but that is my own opinion. 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! -------------------- The only man it's OK to love is Paul Gilbert.

The Uncreator View Member Profile	Sep 11 2007, 06:54 PM
Sep 11 2007, 06:54 PM	Fire Up The Blades, Moderator Posts: 8.933 Joined: 6-March 07 From: St. Petersburg, Florida	Well lighter strings in theory are better for shredding, because lighter string require less force to get a good note to ring out, this pretty much pertains only to fast and long legato licks though. But, most people can still play the heavier strings and still be as good. 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!

Eat-Sleep-andJam View Member Profile	Sep 11 2007, 08:13 PM
Sep 11 2007, 08:13 PM	GMC:er Posts: 2.412 Joined: 23-February 07 From: New york	QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Sep 11 2007, 09:54 AM) Well lighter strings in theory are better for shredding, because lighter string require less force to get a good note to ring out, this pretty much pertains only to fast and long legato licks though. But, most people can still play the heavier strings and still be as good. Ok Uncreator, So what gauge would the lighter strings be at ? - John 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! -------------------- Join Me On the Lyrics Board ! "Find something worth dying for... ...And live for it"-The Uncreator

Muris Varajic View Member Profile	Sep 11 2007, 08:17 PM
Sep 11 2007, 08:17 PM	Instructor Posts: 15.459 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Sarajevo,Bosnia	Gauge of pick/strings in totally individual matter. Still,11-50 might be too heavy if you're noobie and yet starting. Maybe to try with common 009-042 + more practicing. 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! -------------------- Youtube MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?"

Pavel View Member Profile	Sep 11 2007, 08:27 PM
Sep 11 2007, 08:27 PM	Instructor Posts: 3.764 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Rijeka, Croatia	Most of today's famous shredders - i am talking about Rusty, Angelo, Vai, Satch and alike, are using 9-42 gauges. If you are new to guitar - it's the gauge i would suggest for you, just as Muris said. Later when you grow in your playing, you can experiment with different gauges. Good luck! 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! -------------------- "It isn't how many years you have been playing, it's how many hours." -- Prashant Aswani "PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!" -- Michael Angelo Batio Check out my video lessons and instructor board!

Iscariott View Member Profile	Sep 14 2007, 06:02 PM
Sep 14 2007, 06:02 PM	GMC:er Posts: 42 Joined: 19-February 07	I use regular slinky's, i believe they are 10's. Might be 9's, either way any lighter and they wouldnt feel right. Any fatter and technique would be hard. 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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