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best string gauges for tuning to c

2002-11-22, 01:09

king of killing

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best string gauges for tuning to c

hey... i've heard that having thicker strings helps with playability when tuning down to c... do any of you guys have suggestions for gauges? thanks

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2002-11-22, 01:18

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I use 9's and 10's when at C sharp and don't have any problems, so I think one more half step wouldn't be too traumatic...

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2002-11-22, 03:18

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I use D'addarios 10-46 or 52.. i forgot...

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2002-11-22, 13:39

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c's are a half step higher than b, so i'd say either 11's or heavy bottom, skinny top 10's

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2002-11-23, 17:30

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will using thicker strings like those make my pinch harmonics sound shitty?

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2002-11-23, 18:59

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id use like 11's

2003-01-26, 00:08

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52-11 or a 54-12 should be right for C. thats with a trem.

for a guitar with a fixed bridge, probably need 56-12, or even a 58.

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2003-01-26, 02:29

MetalEdgePunk

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I hate using different strings for different tunings...its a bitch with the floyd rose system to change strings so i use a 52 on mine when i have it between 1 and 2 steps flat and it still has a nice sound to it

2003-01-26, 04:08

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i use 10's and theres no prop at all there just alil loose but it shouldnt make it hard to tremolo or play any differently

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2003-01-27, 17:11

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well i use Dean Markley 9 gauge and i play in drop B and they aint lose at all and they take a long time to snap and i do pinch harmonics all the time

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2003-01-27, 20:48

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To get C I use 12`s and an additional spring in my tremolo
to hold their tension.

Last edited by sprint : 2003-01-27 at 21:04.

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