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Thickest strings with the best crunch tone?


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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:

 

:evil: Fender Princeton 65 DSP Amp

 

:evil: Epiphone G-400 w/ Semour Duncan Invader Pickup

 

:evil: Ibanez AX series w/ HH pickup configuration

 

:evil: Danelectro Black Licorice Distortion Pedal

 

:evil: Boss Flange Pedal

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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.
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i play metallica riffs via a BOSS Metal Zone and a BOSS EQ.. sounds really close. :thu: Suggest you try these pedals. Beware of the volume knob on your amp when you plugged on the BOSS EQ.. its damn heavy
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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

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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!

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Thanks guys (and gals?) im gonna try alot of these ideas! :thu:

 

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? :confused:
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Thanks guys (and gals?) im gonna try alot of these ideas! :thu:

 

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? :confused:
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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. :)

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