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Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - 12-56 Gauge

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I like to use this set for heavy rhythm playing, mostly. For some people, these strings will seem a little too heavy for Drop C tuning, but that’s exactly why I like them! The 12-56 gauge is great for keeping the lower strings nice and tight. For me, it’s perfect for chugging and riffing! That sounds like a lot of BS huh? Well I am happy to report that there is no BS here at all. These are the real deal. Retains the feel of standard tuning even when dropped to a much lower tuning. D Standard Fender Scale – Beefy Slinky (11-54)

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I didn’t have any tuning issues with the DR DDT set, and they sounded great. I used them on a short scale guitar, or “Gibson Scale”. These held nearly perfect tension across the board and were still great for playing solos. In fact, these didn’t FEEL as heavy as they are. Which is a very good thing! Retains the feeling of normal tension, even with the lowered tuning. C Standard Fender Scale (Option A) – Not Even Slinky (12-56) While tuning lower definitely makes things sound a little heavier, alternate tunings are more than just that. Different tunings can be a “secret weapon” for your band. Utilizing different tunings can change the way you write a song or riff. I know if I am in a rut, I usually try out a different tuning to see if it opens any new doors to my creativity. Nine times out of ten, it helps me come up with a new idea! D standard is used a ton in Metal music, and is probably most popular for being used by Metallica in the songs ” Sad But True” and “The Thing That Should Not Be”. Both of these songs are perfect examples of going slow and low.

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Likewise, if you like a certain band and you are inspired by their sound, then try out the tunings that they use. While the tunings above probably will not require any adjustments to your guitar, C standard is the tipping point. You will probably have to re-intonate your guitar. We will also have to go up a string gauge. DR Strings is one of those brand that you always see in the guitar shop, but you probably never thought about buying. If you are looking for something different, these might be your new favorite strings for Drop C tuning! That is, if you can get past the spider!

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There are plenty of other big names that use drop C as well. That’s what makes it one of the most popular doom metal tunings. The single finger power chords make it easy to sludge your way through riffs, and drop C still retains tons of clarity. There may be a little bit of added bass to your sound, but you can simply adjust your amp settings.

Buy with confidence: We're the only UK guitar retailer to offer a 3-year warranty & extended Christmas exchange as standard. A twenty two plain or wound tuned to e flat will not sound as good as a 16, or 17 tuned to g. The string tuned to e flat simply needs a longer scale or string length to do what you want it to. You are putting a big ass tire on a subcompact and then wondering why it doesnt handle like your subcompact. When you decide to play a guitar two steps below what it was designed for the problem isnt your string but your scale length that isnt working. Try putting string bass string on a cello. They also sound great to my ears. I have used coated strings before to combat corrosion, and they generally sound “dull” to me. Paradigm strings sound nice and bright, and they stayed that way for me, well over a month. I am not an easy person to impress, but Ernie Ball definitely managed to do that, and more! My main guitar for Drop C tuning also happens to have a Floyd Rose tremolo system. This causes strings to sometimes break when you do a heavy dive-bomb with the whammy bar. I saw the videos of people abusing the strings, and I tried it out myself. I could not get the strings to break.

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Drop D is interesting because it changes the dynamic of how you play. But if you like standard tuning yet you want to go a little lower, then D standard is the way to go. Just like standard tuning goes from E to E… D standard tuning does from D to D. I noticed that my usually very corrosive sweat seemed to have no effect on the Paradigm strings. I usually change strings every two weeks, because they rust and corrode. These lasted me over a month, giving me twice the time I get from a regular set of strings. As far as the notes go, this one is just a little different. This is not just C standard with a dropped string. Drop B is a tuning all it’s own: This is a popular tuning amongst many guitarists because it is often one of the first “alternate tunings” you ever learn. This is one that we won’t be writing the notes out for, as the only string you are de-tuning is the Low E/Eb. So we have talked about guitars, amps, and even pedals. Now it’s time to move on to our final phase…Doom Metal Tunings.

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For modern doom metal, this seems to be the most popular option when it comes to tunings. Drop C is half a step down from D Standard. So the tuning is the same, but you just drop the 6th string down to C Optimal for detuning. Similar to the Skinny Top / Heavy Bottom, but several gauges heavier. Provides a higher-tension feel. Gibson Scale – Power Slinky (11-48) Translates well from E Standard and Drop D all the way down to Eb Standard and Drop C#. D Standard and Drop C Power Slinky Bass (55-110)

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