Guitar Myth: you need heavy strings for a heavy sound

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[daggercatz]

The thicker strings are so your string tention isn't slacky af

[woundedmonk]

You do need thicker strings for tuning stability if you don't want to fork out for an evertune bridge or a drop pedal.

[johnnytmcq]

I don't know, bud. For me to get down to A Standard on a six string, them strings need to be CHONKY.

[BushidoMusicOfficial]

11s are a great balance between feel and playability. And It keeps the action quite low without vibrating too much.

[kryyon]

that video is the biggest prove that u need a heavier string to play in this kind of tune

[bolillo]

It’s hard for the guitar to stay in tune with smaller strings in my experience (even with locking tuners), and it’s a lot more difficult/sloppier to play without the proper string gauge. Trust me, because I play as far down as drop G on my epiphone Les Paul modern with 10 gauge strings and I really need to set up my guitar with thicker strings because it’s currently a mess to play lol. I’m also going to buy an eight string in the near future, which will solve the problem but for now I use what I’ve got.

[godzilla]

Thicker strings are the best way to tune down a floyd rose without wasting time loosening the springs.

[adammasci]

Do it again but with only one guitar, I believe the pickups (if they are different) are making up most of that difference.

[warlorddelta]

Yer fingers aren't beefy enough to get the right tone from 12s. Those things were designed for bear people and those to whom traffic lights are more of a suggestion.

[kaakelimuki]

I always use like 11-52's on drop C to Drop A#. In Drop a# the lowest string gets a little bit loose but not like too much, Drop B is like almost perfect for me with 11-52's the lowest string is not too tight or too loose and Drop C is like the higest tuning I can tune my guitar without the fear of a string snapping.

[osmarkeiroz]

Noob guitarist: You need heavy strings for a heavy sound.
Toni Iommi: Hold my beer...

[theklown]

No fucking shot you played an at the gates riff, I think I love you

[meesterdinglefritz]

12’s did sound more full. Also, most importantly you want heavier gauge strings for stabilizing tuning, at least that was my experience.

[jeffjefferson]

i like the 9s more. just cleaner sounding i think at least

[brodiehooey]

you need thicker strings for lower tunings which is usually associated with heavier sounds

[beepsta]

it just feels better for ur action, tuning, and overall playability than thinner strings. i used to play drop A on 9s with a 6 string floyde rose special and my world has been switch ever since i got mammoths

[sciencesaves]

9s are good on most standard length guitars. But shorter guitars like jaguars, jazzmasters, etc need 11s

[LMFAO]

i play on 8s and i readjusted the neck to be as low as possible and intonated. it’s amazing to play on. the sustain is great. doesn’t lose tune even when i bend. the only mods on the guitar are a bone nut and cheap locking tuners. you can always add or subtract with an EQ pedal but you can’t change feel once the strings are on. i probably would’ve quit if i was using heavy strings. why make it difficult it’s not like im on stage for anyone to notice. i prefer the sound anyway im more into clean and bluegrass tones.

[hushex]

Thicker strings are better overall if you want to keep tune. If they’re too thin, they can buzz, have a dull sound, or not sound good. But I mean, guitar tone is a big factor with Metal too