GuitarWolf Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 Im looking to get a bigger crunch out of my guitar but i dont have alot of scratch to spend on new equipment so i thought getting thicker strings might add more crunch but im worried that it might make it harder to solo, so if u have any string advice or have another idea on how to add crunch to my tone it would be mighty proper if u posted it! if it helps my setup for most gigs is: Fender Princeton 65 DSP Amp Epiphone G-400 w/ Semour Duncan Invader Pickup Ibanez AX series w/ HH pickup configuration Danelectro Black Licorice Distortion Pedal Boss Flange Pedal YtseJam your Majesty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djinn1973 Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 Before you try 11's experiment with different tunings E flat, and so on see if that gives you the sound you are looking for, heaver strings will make solos harder to play,also try an EQ pedal, you will be able to get more "crunch" with less gain. So those calluses are supposed to be there; right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kranzx Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 i play metallica riffs via a BOSS Metal Zone and a BOSS EQ.. sounds really close. Suggest you try these pedals. Beware of the volume knob on your amp when you plugged on the BOSS EQ.. its damn heavy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O'Shite Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 If you can go with tuning to Eb (everything down a half-step) then 11's should be quite managable. Is your Epiphone a 24&3/4" scale-length? If so, the tension of 11's, tuned down a half-step, should be no sweat at all. Tuned down to Eb, their tension is higher than 9's but lower than 10's. Also, I highly recommend DR strings; try the Tite-Fits first, then if you want a brighter, more "scooped" and sizzling sound, go to their "High Beams". For a more vintagey tone, their "Pure Blues" pure nickel wrapped. DR's "compression-wound" on round cores design gives their strings an excelent punch, tone, sustain and presence. -k Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Víctor_dup1 Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 Hi all! I started playing guitar with 0.9. but 3 or 4 years later I turned to 0.10. As soon as I got my 5 strings bass guitar I felt that my fingers were getting stronger and I was very comfortable playing my axe with that gauge and went to 0.11. About a month ago decided to use 0.12. It's great! This isfor sure MY GAUGE! The sound is more brilliant and creamy, just the way I like it. The most important disadvantage, at least to me, is that it really hurts. Never noticed a big difference between 0.9-0.10 or 0.11, but for sure my fingertips know what I'm talking about while using 0.12. Hope it helps! Greetings Víctor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel E. Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 Go with 100% stainless steel strings (as opposed to nickel wound). They are brighter so the "crunch" will come through when using a lot of gain. "You never can vouch for your own consciousness." - Norman Mailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreilly37 Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 More gain will give you better crunch than thicker strings will. Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath had great crunch and he used 8's. My Guitar Playing Kills Small Animals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarWolf Posted May 16, 2003 Author Share Posted May 16, 2003 Thanks guys (and gals?) im gonna try alot of these ideas! Originally posted by jreilly37: More gain will give you better crunch than thicker strings will. Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath had great crunch and he used 8's.so other than a distortion pedal how else would i get more gain? New amp? p'ups? YtseJam your Majesty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarWolf Posted May 16, 2003 Author Share Posted May 16, 2003 Thanks guys (and gals?) im gonna try alot of these ideas! Originally posted by jreilly37: More gain will give you better crunch than thicker strings will. Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath had great crunch and he used 8's.so other than a distortion pedal how else would i get more gain? New amp? p'ups? YtseJam your Majesty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc taz Posted May 16, 2003 Share Posted May 16, 2003 Originally posted by jreilly37: More gain will give you better crunch than thicker strings will. Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath had great crunch and he used 8's.Don't forget good eq settings! I don't scoop all my mids out, if ever. Also, go easy on the bass so that doesn't cause the speakers to "fart". I set the trebles just so I can get enough highs for squealing harmonics. I like to somewhat mimic John Petrucci's Dual Recto rhythm tone. I use 10s in standard tuning. Solid enough, yet still light enough for fast trills, hammer-ons, sweeps, etc. Not that I can do all that, but it's fun to try. sevenstring.org profile my flickr page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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