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liveOASISforever View Member Profile	Jan 27 2013, 01:51 PM
Jan 27 2013, 01:51 PM	GMC:er Posts: 713 Joined: 14-March 10 From: Scotland	Hi everyone I really want learn BFMV song a place where you belong. The tuning is drop c. I have never done this before and am looking for advice for what string gauge to use and how to setup my guitar with this tuning. Any links to videos or general tips will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance Sean 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!

Jouve View Member Profile	Jan 27 2013, 02:10 PM
Jan 27 2013, 02:10 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 282 Joined: 22-July 12 From: Russia	When i bought my ltd it was tuned in drop c and the sting gauge was 12-56.It was optimal. It's a good idea to check your guitar's intonation,and the bridge string action. But i'm not a pro in it so hope somebody will help you out! 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!

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jan 27 2013, 02:11 PM
Jan 27 2013, 02:11 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Hello Sean! It is a pleasure to discuss this with you Please tell me what sort of a guitar are you using? I have a PRS Paul Allender which I keep downtuned to drop C, having string gauges such as 11-56, built out of custom Elixir strings - that means I bought them separately, not in a set. What have you used so far? Cosmin 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 lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

liveOASISforever View Member Profile	Jan 27 2013, 02:32 PM
Jan 27 2013, 02:32 PM	GMC:er Posts: 713 Joined: 14-March 10 From: Scotland	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jan 27 2013, 01:11 PM) Hello Sean! It is a pleasure to discuss this with you Please tell me what sort of a guitar are you using? I have a PRS Paul Allender which I keep downtuned to drop C, having string gauges such as 11-56, built out of custom Elixir strings - that means I bought them separately, not in a set. What have you used so far? Cosmin Hi Cosmin The guitar I am using is called a Chapman ml2, not a very well known guitar make its a fairly new brand. Can easily be seen on YouTube. The string gauge is 9-42s. I would love to be able to take it to a guitar shop to get it set up but there is none where I stay. So I am going to have to try and set it up myself Thanks Sean 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!

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jan 27 2013, 03:02 PM
Jan 27 2013, 03:02 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Hey Sean - I have never set up the neck for heavier string gauge, as this sort of thing is taken care of by a technician with which I am working. I think you can start here 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 lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

liveOASISforever View Member Profile	Jan 27 2013, 03:15 PM
Jan 27 2013, 03:15 PM	GMC:er Posts: 713 Joined: 14-March 10 From: Scotland	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jan 27 2013, 02:02 PM) Hey Sean - I have never set up the neck for heavier string gauge, as this sort of thing is taken care of by a technician with which I am working. I think you can start here Thanks Cosmin 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!

thefireball View Member Profile	Jan 27 2013, 03:58 PM
Jan 27 2013, 03:58 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 4.537 Joined: 9-March 10 From: United States, Arkansas	Try the Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom 10-52. I am tuned to Drop C also on my Ibanez RG. I was using the 9-46 gauge and it was fine, just a little floppy. So I am moving up since I decided to stick with Drop C for now. 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 - A Place For Melodic Guitarists Instagram - Behind the Music Analyzed Within - My Christian Metal Band

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jan 27 2013, 05:04 PM
Jan 27 2013, 05:04 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	QUOTE (liveOASISforever @ Jan 27 2013, 02:15 PM) Thanks Cosmin My pleasure mate, let me know how it's going ok? And of course, if you got other stuff on your mind regarding dropped tuning, let me know 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 lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

liveOASISforever View Member Profile	Jan 27 2013, 05:41 PM
Jan 27 2013, 05:41 PM	GMC:er Posts: 713 Joined: 14-March 10 From: Scotland	QUOTE (thefireball @ Jan 27 2013, 02:58 PM) Try the Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom 10-52. I am tuned to Drop C also on my Ibanez RG. I was using the 9-46 gauge and it was fine, just a little floppy. So I am moving up since I decided to stick with Drop C for now. Hi Am going order a set and try them out. Thanks Sean 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!

osiris View Member Profile	Jan 27 2013, 07:43 PM
Jan 27 2013, 07:43 PM	GMC:er Posts: 134 Joined: 19-January 13 From: Stockholm, Sweden	QUOTE (thefireball @ Jan 27 2013, 03:58 PM) Try the Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom 10-52. I am tuned to Drop C also on my Ibanez RG. I was using the 9-46 gauge and it was fine, just a little floppy. So I am moving up since I decided to stick with Drop C for now. I love those! But i use them for standard E and drop D . I pick pretty hard, I like a thick low E for tight gallops or pedal riffs. 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! --------------------

ConnorGilks View Member Profile	Jan 27 2013, 10:11 PM
Jan 27 2013, 10:11 PM	GMC:er Posts: 230 Joined: 1-December 12 From: Vancouver, BC, Canada	I have 10-60 on mine, a hybrid set of sorts. I felt the higher strings were a bit too loose for me and the 60 was a bit much, so I've got a pack of 11-56 coming my way that I'm going to try. I think it's going to 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! -------------------- www.connorgilks.com

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jan 28 2013, 09:06 AM
Jan 28 2013, 09:06 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	QUOTE (ConnorGilks @ Jan 27 2013, 09:11 PM) I have 10-60 on mine, a hybrid set of sorts. I felt the higher strings were a bit too loose for me and the 60 was a bit much, so I've got a pack of 11-56 coming my way that I'm going to try. I think it's going to be perfect. What tuning do you use with these 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! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Ninjastorm View Member Profile	Jan 28 2013, 12:32 PM
Jan 28 2013, 12:32 PM	Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 31 Joined: 26-July 10 From: Switzerland	I got my first DropC guitar (Ibanez GRGA42T-BKN) last week. I'm using "Dunlop Heavy Core Heavier" with gauges 011 - 014 - 018 - 028 - 038 - 050. Heavy Core means that they have a thicker core. The low C string is a bit floppy but the sound is tight. But there are also other gauges available from the "Dunlop Heavy Core" - series. 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 Ninjastorm: Jan 28 2013, 12:34 PM

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jan 29 2013, 08:59 AM
Jan 29 2013, 08:59 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	QUOTE (Ninjastorm @ Jan 28 2013, 11:32 AM) I got my first DropC guitar (Ibanez GRGA42T-BKN) last week. I'm using "Dunlop Heavy Core Heavier" with gauges 011 - 014 - 018 - 028 - 038 - 050. Heavy Core means that they have a thicker core. The low C string is a bit floppy but the sound is tight. But there are also other gauges available from the "Dunlop Heavy Core" - series. indeed 050. is a bit loose for drop C - I'd try 052. 054. or 056. I build a custom set, so I can have them as I want 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! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Ninjastorm View Member Profile	Jan 29 2013, 12:25 PM
Jan 29 2013, 12:25 PM	Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 31 Joined: 26-July 10 From: Switzerland	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jan 29 2013, 08:59 AM) indeed 050. is a bit loose for drop C - I'd try 052. 054. or 056. I build a custom set, so I can have them as I want them Thats my problem. Due to the thicker core the low C String is not as floopy as normal strings with gauges 50. So the Strings 011 - 014 - 018 - 028 - 038 sounds an feel perfect for me. Do you think i shall try to take the low C-String from the "Dunlop Heavy Core Heaviest" set with gauges 012 - 016 - 020 - 032 - 042 - 054. The result would be a custom set with Dunlop Heavy Core Strings: 011 - 014 - 018 - 028 - 038 - 054. Or is the gap from 038 to 054 too big? 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!

Gabriel Leopardi View Member Profile	Jan 29 2013, 02:10 PM
Jan 29 2013, 02:10 PM	Instructor Posts: 36.043 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina	QUOTE (Ninjastorm @ Jan 29 2013, 08:25 AM) Thats my problem. Due to the thicker core the low C String is not as floopy as normal strings with gauges 50. So the Strings 011 - 014 - 018 - 028 - 038 sounds an feel perfect for me. Do you think i shall try to take the low C-String from the "Dunlop Heavy Core Heaviest" set with gauges 012 - 016 - 020 - 032 - 042 - 054. The result would be a custom set with Dunlop Heavy Core Strings: 011 - 014 - 018 - 028 - 038 - 054. Or is the gap from 038 to 054 too big? Hi guys!! This is a very interesting thread! I have no experience with thicker strings but I know that low tuned players use this type of hybrid gauges to have a good balance for solo and riffing. 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 lessons Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jan 29 2013, 02:52 PM
Jan 29 2013, 02:52 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	QUOTE (Ninjastorm @ Jan 29 2013, 11:25 AM) Thats my problem. Due to the thicker core the low C String is not as floopy as normal strings with gauges 50. So the Strings 011 - 014 - 018 - 028 - 038 sounds an feel perfect for me. Do you think i shall try to take the low C-String from the "Dunlop Heavy Core Heaviest" set with gauges 012 - 016 - 020 - 032 - 042 - 054. The result would be a custom set with Dunlop Heavy Core Strings: 011 - 014 - 018 - 028 - 038 - 054. Or is the gap from 038 to 054 too big? Hmmm, looks like it is a bit too big - so far, I am finding the 12-52 set from Elixir as being way to rigid for soloing even in drop C or D standard... i think that an 11-56 set would be the winner or even an 11-54 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 lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

ConnorGilks View Member Profile	Jan 29 2013, 11:58 PM
Jan 29 2013, 11:58 PM	GMC:er Posts: 230 Joined: 1-December 12 From: Vancouver, BC, Canada	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jan 28 2013, 08:06 AM) What tuning do you use with these strings? Drop C with this set. Standard I go lighter, and my 7 string is a weird 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! -------------------- www.connorgilks.com

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Jan 30 2013, 08:19 AM
Jan 30 2013, 08:19 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Never tried 060. in drop C - maybe due to the fact that I have only used Elixir strings and they don't have such a gauge. I should try some other brands making coated strings though, who knows, maybe I'll fall in love? 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 lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

ConnorGilks View Member Profile	Jan 31 2013, 12:47 AM
Jan 31 2013, 12:47 AM	GMC:er Posts: 230 Joined: 1-December 12 From: Vancouver, BC, Canada	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jan 30 2013, 07:19 AM) Never tried 060. in drop C - maybe due to the fact that I have only used Elixir strings and they don't have such a gauge. I should try some other brands making coated strings though, who knows, maybe I'll fall in love? I found 60 to be a bit much, especially because I couldn't get the action low enough to my liking without cutting the sustain a lot. The rest of the set was pretty much perfect regarding tension, thickness and action. I'll let you know how the 11-56 set goes. May be worth you switching brands if you can just buy a set instead of the hybrid you mentioned earlier. Dunno if it'll save you money 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! -------------------- www.connorgilks.com

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