Best string gauge for CGCFAD

[gainparty]

I talked to Joel Stroetzel from KsE and he uses the 11-48 EB powerslinky's so thats what i use but must people ive talked to use "beef slinkys" or "top heavey's) or it might be "bottom heaveys" whats best?

[gainparty]

so......
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[NevermoreMan90]

Equipment forum.

[Blood Tempest]

Since you're asking here, I prefer 10s.

[gainparty]

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[LOL]

yea bro, when i did drop c (c-g-c-f-a-d) i used skinny top heavy bottom slinkys, which is what you were thinking of.. 10-52. the work wonders...

[gainparty]

well to tell you the truth im having trouble getting decent vibrato with my 48, and the biggest gauge ive used are 50's and im 14 so my hands arent fully developed, 49 is probably the biggest id go for the top string.

[NevermoreMan90]

well to tell you the truth im having trouble getting decent vibrato with my 48, and the biggest gauge ive used are 50's and im 14 so my hands arent fully developed, 49 is probably the biggest id go for the top string.

Mr. Loomis gets an awesome vibrato with a .70 on his low Bb.

[gainparty]

.70????????????? holy ass, i g2g though ill cya later

[N3rdAl3rt]

11s

[LOL]

well to tell you the truth im having trouble getting decent vibrato with my 48, and the biggest gauge ive used are 50's and im 14 so my hands arent fully developed, 49 is probably the biggest id go for the top string.

So, you're 14, and I've seen some posts that you put that you have like, a Mesa preamp into the Peavey 50/50, with a Mesa Cab and a Behringer Cab, and an EC-500, thats a hell of a rig for a fuckin' 14 year old, man!

I got this old ass Crate GX-130C head, into a Behringer BG412S (the one with Jensen), from a Samson Stage 5 wireless, coming from an MH-250 (with duncans) and a Viper Baritone (VB-300)

[gab4554]

None knows whats the best for you. It can be the best for them but not for you. Try diffrent gauge/brand of strings and you'll see which one match with what you like.

[gainparty]

So, you're 14, and I've seen some posts that you put that you have like, a Mesa preamp into the Peavey 50/50, with a Mesa Cab and a Behringer Cab, and an EC-500, thats a hell of a rig for a fuckin' 14 year old, man!

I got this old ass Crate GX-130C head, into a Behringer BG412S (the one with Jensen), from a Samson Stage 5 wireless, coming from an MH-250 (with duncans) and a Viper Baritone (VB-300)

lol yupp, basically i got a little crappy combo, got mony for christmas, took that money, traded in that combo and my money for somthign better, next christmas i got money, traded the money and the current amp in for somthing better and now thats my rig! hahah, im a happy kid

[Butch]

i like 10's but it wont do justice

[gainparty]

So, you're 14, and I've seen some posts that you put that you have like, a Mesa preamp into the Peavey 50/50, with a Mesa Cab and a Behringer Cab, and an EC-500, thats a hell of a rig for a fuckin' 14 year old, man!

I got this old ass Crate GX-130C head, into a Behringer BG412S (the one with Jensen), from a Samson Stage 5 wireless, coming from an MH-250 (with duncans) and a Viper Baritone (VB-300)

whoa wait i dont have a mesa cab, i wished i did though, you probably scene this in my esp custom guitar thing

[Scott]

11-52's.

[espsy]

11-52 on 25.5 scale, 12-54 on 24.75 scale

[espsy]

I talked to Joel Stroetzel from KsE and he uses the 11-48 EB powerslinky's so thats what i use but must people ive talked to use "beef slinkys" or "top heavey's) or it might be "bottom heaveys" whats best?

He can use lighter strings coz the bridge on his caparisons are placed slightly further back on the body than normal guitars, giving more tension with lighter strings. Its a design of Caparison.

[gainparty]

oh, i didnt know that, thanx!

[doc_backmask]

We will typically use an 11-52 set and replace the 52 with anywhere between 58-62. It all depends on you're playing, though. Also, don't forget to adjust the springs inside your bridge if you down-tune and change gauges. There are a few online string tension calculators that you can use to find the "ideal" string gauge for tuning, scale length, and bridge spring positions.

Cheers,
Richard

[gainparty]

i dont think i have springs in my guitar i have a EC-500 (well its arriving anywhree from tomorrow-friday) does the ec-500 have springs inside of it?!

[tee5150ii]

i dont think i have springs in my guitar i have a EC-500 (well its arriving anywhree from tomorrow-friday) does the ec-500 have springs inside of it?!

It shouldn't unless it grew a floyd somewhere between Korea and your house.

[NevermoreMan90]

No Floyd = No springs.

[Joe_Bradburry]

no, an EC-500 doesn't have springs. btw, how did you get to talk to Joel? i met them for like 2 seconds at warped tour, but those guys were so anti social! but they're still my favorite band.

[NevermoreMan90]

no, an EC-500 doesn't have springs. btw, how did you get to talk to Joel? i met them for like 2 seconds at warped tour, but those guys were so anti social! but they're still my favorite band.

Magic.

[Joe_Bradburry]

Magic.

post whoring much?

[NevermoreMan90]

post whoring much?

Don't be a bitch.

[Joe_Bradburry]

i was jk; don't start crying. :p

[NevermoreMan90]

i was jk; don't start crying. :p

FAIL

[LOL]

FAIL

HAHAH!!! im enjoying the rainbow-gay FAIL there, man! haha!!

[NevermoreMan90]

HAHAH!!! im enjoying the rainbow-gay FAIL there, man! haha!!

Just for the Killswich kiddo.

[Joe_Bradburry]

FAIL

whatever makes you sleep easier, bro.

[NevermoreMan90]

whatever makes you sleep easier, bro.

I actually have been having wicked insomnia lately. Would you prefer pink?

[Joe_Bradburry]

go for it!

[NevermoreMan90]

go for it!

Really?

[Joe_Bradburry]

sure!

[NevermoreMan90]

sure!

Just cause you want me to.FAIL!. In all seriousness, please understand that i'm just messin'.

[Joe_Bradburry]

HOLLA!!!!! yeah, i knew that. i actually forgot to put the :p in the first post, so its actually my fault.

[Thrashman]

the best strings are............


WHATEVER YOU THINK IS MOST COMFORTABLE!!

[ShreddyMcFunTits]

11-48's.

but this thread really doesn't belong here.

Shame on you.

[NevermoreMan90]

11-48's.

but this thread really doesn't belong here.

Shame on you.

+1. Equipment forum.

[gainparty]

i put one there because someone told me to but i couldnt delete this one

[NevermoreMan90]

i put one there because someone told me to but i couldnt delete this one

I know. I was just acknowledging Shreddymcfuntits.