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I'm not an expert, but I know that a thicker gauge is helpful for heavy metal music.
.009's or .010's- Its all preference. The sound difference is almost undetectable. The thicker the gauge, the harder it is to bend and fret. I would go with .009's. Ive been playing most of my 40 years.
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To play metal do you need the heavy strings for a guitar?
yes and a lower tuning, Death and children of bodom uses D, Black Sabbath uses C# tuning and so on. the thicker the strings the better for the lower tuning. Otherwise they flap like crazy.
Does a guitar strings ever snap?
yes and this generally a sign that you are playing your guitar to hard or you need new strings
How do you raise the pitch in an electric guitar?
The tuning pegs need to be turned to tighten the strings. Tighter strings will raise the pitch. The strings need to harmonize with one another, a guitar tuner is a tool that can aid in making all of the strings tuned to the key that you desire.
Can you take out guitar strings out just to clean the Guitar then put them back?
generally no if you take off guitar strings after they have been on there for a while and tuned they would have stretched so if you take them off they will lose there tension and you will have trouble tuning your guitar so its best just to clean your guitar when you need to change the strings
Can you put a whammy on a guitar with a fixed bridge?
your going to need to remove the strings, and the piece that the strings are attached two at the bottom of the guitar. Other than that, it is perfectly possible.
To play metal do you need the heavy strings for a guitar?
yes and a lower tuning, Death and children of bodom uses D, Black Sabbath uses C# tuning and so on. the thicker the strings the better for the lower tuning. Otherwise they flap like crazy.
Does a guitar strings ever snap?
yes and this generally a sign that you are playing your guitar to hard or you need new strings
How do you start a metal band?
like other bands you will first need aguitar, bass guitar, or pair of drums. you also need to know what heavy metal sounds like there are many types of heavy metal. after you get a taste of metal decide what metal you like from early metal like black sabbath to the thrash of megadeth, as long as you play "heavy metal" music you are basically a heavy metal band
How do you raise the pitch in an electric guitar?
The tuning pegs need to be turned to tighten the strings. Tighter strings will raise the pitch. The strings need to harmonize with one another, a guitar tuner is a tool that can aid in making all of the strings tuned to the key that you desire.
Do you need a certain type of guitar for heavy metal or screamo music?
No?!suppose you might use some specific guitar fx settings , but all guitars are the same!
Can you take out guitar strings out just to clean the Guitar then put them back?
generally no if you take off guitar strings after they have been on there for a while and tuned they would have stretched so if you take them off they will lose there tension and you will have trouble tuning your guitar so its best just to clean your guitar when you need to change the strings
Are there any replacement accessories besides strings that I need to purchase with my guitar?
No
Can you put a whammy on a guitar with a fixed bridge?
your going to need to remove the strings, and the piece that the strings are attached two at the bottom of the guitar. Other than that, it is perfectly possible.
Do acoustic basses need different strings?
Yes, there are special acoustic bass guitar strings for acoustic bass guitars.
Can nylon strings and plain steel strings be used in an acoustic guitar?
You need to match the string type to the design of the guitar. You also need to consider if the added tension of steel strings can be supported by the guitar. Given all that, you can use different string types, but sometimes you need to adjust intonation by altering the neck tension and bridge position. The bottom line, assuming the guitar can handle it, is how pleased you are with the sound and touch.
Does an electric guitar need intonation with new strings?
No. It doesn't NEED intonation when you change the strings, and most people don't intonate their guitars when they put a new set of strings on, but your guitar will be slightly more in tune if you do chose to intonate it. Also, if the new strings you use are a different gauge, it would be a good idea to intonate your guitar, because there's a different amount of tension on the neck and bridge.
What kind of guitar you need to play gothic metal?
its all what your favorite bands tune to , thicker strings perhaps and getting the right sound out of something like a line 6 pod really helps. So theres a 90% chance you don't need a new guitar. Good luck.
