
2007-03-12, 20:41
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Metalhead
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 92
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Originally Posted by blitz906
Yes...that's one of the reasons that I use heavy gauge. More tension. And a fatter sound with a more 'in your face' sound. Just remember that if you do decide to change to heavy gauge, you will notice the strain on your fingers/hands until they get stronger and adapt to the tighter tension, and the skin on your fingers might even hurt a little bit more...mine blistered after the first 4 days, but I developed thicker calluses so it's all good.
Hope you like the new feeling if you do decide to change.
~Cheers 
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Sounds good. I'm getting an old '86 Guild Pilot in a couple weeks. I think I'll take your advice and have heavies installed on it. I'll let you know how much pain I'm in after I break in the new strings.
Thanks!

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