I just got a guitar given to me and I'm going to re-string/tune it.
It's an ESP Viper and I am most definitely looking to play some thrash.
Should I half-step E, or...?
..and does /mu/ have any suggestions for brands/types of strings?
>>64252917
OP here.. should this go to /adv/?
>>64252979
No but you might be better off in /GG/
Make sure you don't get string that are too heavy because the tension will bend the neck over time.
>>64253027
don't half-step yet, get good thick strings
not flat wound, thrash can handle the rattle and you'll probablky get better grip (you're just a fucking troll aint ya)
um, go heavy Ernies, you need the tension, those rubber thin strings won't make a man out of you
>>64253161
Dude, you ROCK!! Thank you...
So should I get thicker Ernies, though?
9's, 10's, or 11's I should say*
>>64253161
lol I don't know shit about thrash. I thought you had to set-up a bridge if you wanted heavy tension?
>>64253246
11s I swear by them, lovely , really good, get used to them and you'll be a better player and have a better sound than the rest of your grade
>>64253300
Skinny top heavy bottom will do
>>64253334
no 50 up top, please, no ladies here
>>64253322
Thanks, man. Seriously :)
>>64253357
You'll be fine with 10's, anon
11's make bending too much work
>>64253411
ththththtth thrash
you're going to be going 00000000000-222-4-5-200000 at 90
get god now man
>>64253411
but I like it heavy and my aunt sally says no one can resist my fingers :(
>>64253433
I will, anon.
In fact, all success will be attributed to the hacker known as 4chan.
I've never understood the heavy string gauge thing. Doesn't Iommi play like fucking 8's or something? I play 9's and I can sound heavy as fuck.
>>64253433
>get god now man
you biblefags are the worst
Satan never lies
>>64253322
Can you play in E standard with 11s?
>>64253513
Yeah - 11s are the lightest I use on my acoustics, usually use 12s, though
11s on electrics are fine, but you don't need as much tension to make things work - let the pickups do their job
>>64253456
you newfags, who don't fucking get it, are the worst by far.
>>64253573
Alright, thanks man! I was just thinking about adding heavier strings to get that fatter sound, I guess.
>>64253573
>ut you don't need as much tension to make things work - let the picku
They want 11s.
