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 Sep 21 2009, 12:28 PM
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 GMC:er  Group: Members Posts: 370 Joined: 28-August 09 From: Vaasa, Finland Member No.: 7.566  |
I am considering changing my default tunings on my three electrics. At present, I have the following configuration which has been pretty much the same for an eternity now:
#1 Fender Powerhouse Stratocaster (Standard Tuning) I came upon this configuration for it has allowed me considerable flexibility thus far by changing guitars rather than tunings. Therefore, setup can remain optimal without need for constant adjustments. Something which I very much try to avoid on the Ibanez for instance with its floating trem and all!  Of the three, I use the Ibanez the most by far and is outfitted with .010 gauge strings. I was considering is it worthwhile to use a more standard tuning for it like EADGBE or even EbAbDbGbBbEb? I am thinking that as I learn new techniques (for me at least) like sweep picking it would be way easier. Is this a valid assumption? It feels a bit floppy really and higher tension on the strings may make such things a bit crisper. On the other side of the coin, I do like it chunky. So, I find myself in somewhat of a dilemma. Advice? Suggestions? Comments? Experiences? Cheers. -------------------- My gear? Mesa Boogie Triaxis - TC Electronic G-Major - Marshall 9200 Dual MonoBloc (2x100W) - Fender Roc Pro 4x12 (300W) + a whole lot more!
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Sep 21 2009, 12:38 PM
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 Learning Tone Master  Group: MVC Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany Member No.: 2.164 |
Keep the guitar you play the most in E standard. If that guitar has no floating bridge then it's easy to switch to drop d tuning so no need for a Guitar always in that tuning. In your case you have a floating bridge on the most used guitar so I would us one of these options:
Ibanez: E Standard Yamaha: E Flat/D Standard (stoptail bridge so you can switch back and forth with the tuning without a setup needed) Fender: Drop D OR Ibanez: E Flat Fender: D standard Yamaha: E standard/drop d --------------------  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 |
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Sep 21 2009, 01:09 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 370 Joined: 28-August 09 From: Vaasa, Finland Member No.: 7.566 |
You da man, Zak! I have to weigh up the options now as to which works best for me but kinda what I was thinking about the most used electric being in standard tuning. Thanks for confirming my suspicions and providing a few options. Big thanks from me to you
-------------------- My gear? Mesa Boogie Triaxis - TC Electronic G-Major - Marshall 9200 Dual MonoBloc (2x100W) - Fender Roc Pro 4x12 (300W) + a whole lot more!
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Sep 21 2009, 03:28 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 370 Joined: 28-August 09 From: Vaasa, Finland Member No.: 7.566 |
Arghhh!!! I knew this would happen. The high E snapped on the Ibanez while setting up for standard tuning. No spares. I suppose a good time for a new set of strings anyway!
[EDIT] >> Means I gotta play the Fender now. Ouch. This post has been edited by Neurologi: Sep 21 2009, 03:29 PM -------------------- My gear? Mesa Boogie Triaxis - TC Electronic G-Major - Marshall 9200 Dual MonoBloc (2x100W) - Fender Roc Pro 4x12 (300W) + a whole lot more!
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Sep 21 2009, 05:00 PM
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 Instructor (Blind Guardian)  Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 3.433 Joined: 5-March 08 From: Germany Member No.: 4.464 |
What do we learn from this? It is always good to have some spare strings at home
-------------------- Guitars: various Gibson Les Pauls / Gibson J 45
Amps: Mesa Boogie Tripple Rectifier / Triaxis / 2:90 Poweramp / Rectocabs Effects: Rocktron Intellifex / Rocktron Xpression Homepage: www.marcussiepen.com www.blind-guardian.com Check out my video lessons! |
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Sep 21 2009, 05:03 PM
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Learning Tone Master Group: MVC Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany Member No.: 2.164 |
Great time to move to another string gauge or try another brand of strings...
-------------------- 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 |
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Sep 21 2009, 07:18 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 370 Joined: 28-August 09 From: Vaasa, Finland Member No.: 7.566 |
You are both on the money! I have been a D'Addario man as long as I can remember for electric. Are there choices?
I was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction of a forum topic here at GMC that discusses relative merits of brands, gauges etc.? "Strings" is a little too general a search keyword really. I am leaning in the direction of going lighter gauge though as playing the Fender today was quite refreshing after playing .010's for so long.Thankful for the advice as always. -------------------- My gear? Mesa Boogie Triaxis - TC Electronic G-Major - Marshall 9200 Dual MonoBloc (2x100W) - Fender Roc Pro 4x12 (300W) + a whole lot more!
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Sep 21 2009, 10:11 PM
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 Competitions Coordinator - Up the Irons  Group: GMC Senior Posts: 5.447 Joined: 17-February 08 From: Stavanger, Norway Member No.: 4.276 |
QUOTE (Marcus Siepen @ Sep 21 2009, 06:00 PM)  What do we learn from this? It is always good to have some spare strings at home Oh yes, I learned my lesson a long time ago 
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Sep 22 2009, 12:13 AM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 370 Joined: 28-August 09 From: Vaasa, Finland Member No.: 7.566 |
Well after trolling around here I decided I will get me some Elixir strings. Never heard of them before. Possibly as a Custom Light set. I knew I would find the info I needed here somewhere even if it is well past two in the morning now ...
-------------------- My gear? Mesa Boogie Triaxis - TC Electronic G-Major - Marshall 9200 Dual MonoBloc (2x100W) - Fender Roc Pro 4x12 (300W) + a whole lot more!
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