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March 26th, 2007
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Probably a stupid string question
Do the different types of strings make any change in sound. Ive read about people always using different types of strings. Im a Death fan so like a deep sound. Would a bog standard set of strings offer that or do you need to have a specific type. Cheers in advance
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The thicker the guage of string the deeper the sound. But, the down side is they are harder to fret and to bend. Drop tuning can also help for a deeper sound.
My advice is try different ones and stick with the ones you like.
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Originally Posted by fireblade
The thicker the guage of string the deeper the sound. But, the down side is they are harder to fret and to bend. Drop tuning can also help for a deeper sound.
My advice is try different ones and stick with the ones you like.
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Good advice.
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Some manufacturers make string sets with heavy bottom strings (for those grindy power chords) and light top strings (for easy bending).
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I play metalish music and I use Ernie Ball skinny top heavy bottom strings (bottom strings higher gauge, top strings lower gauge). They're about 5 dollars at sam ash or on the internet. They're perfect for drop tuning like drop C IMO. You can get thick tone on the bottom strings and easy to bend shredding strings at the top. I would try different strings and find out what you like.
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March 27th, 2007
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[quote=PurplePeopleEaters]I play metalish music and I use Ernie Ball skinny top heavy bottom strings (bottom strings higher gauge, top strings lower gauge).QUOTE]
I think I'll give those a go next time. Cheers.
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