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| Hey im kinda new to the whole string buying thing. I usually have stuck with regulars, but I have decided I want a different sound. I am looking for one of these two, a really heavy sound that you hear when you listen to metal type of music or that higher pitched sound that you hear in solos in stuff like acdc. If you could tell me the right strings to get that would be great.
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| For that style, stainless steel would be the route to go:
http://www.daddario.com/DADProducts.aspx?ID=1&CLASS=AAAAStrings won't have as huge of an effect as the amp or distortion that you use. What other gear are you using? If you don't have a good distortion box yet, I highly recommend the DigiTech DF-7:
http://www.digitech.com/flash/DF7Demo.php
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| I have a distorter,but i dont really like it too much. I will have to look into that one. I know strings dont affect sound much, but i was just wanting to get as close as possible, thanks for suggesting those and for the links.
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| well i know i;ll get slamed for even saying this ,but got to get the balls .super slinkys ...tones are fat .and think it would be what you are looking for ,far as the sound you want .alot of rock stars use them .has it on the back of the pack of strings ...i have used them for over 30 years ....i use 11;s ..just my 2 cents lp57
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| <slap> to LP for mentioning the naughty brand!  Ernie Balls might be worth a try, for comparison. They might give you a slight difference in your tone that you might like. I've used them from time to time.What distorter are you using? I've tried quite a few different ones, and haven't been impressed with the majority out there. Most are "one-trick ponies" with no real variety. That's why I love the variety offered in the DigiTech DF-7. 
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Custom LR Baggs Piezo Bridge Pickup on SH-12KKc
LR Baggs Para Acoustic DI Preamp
DigiTech & Boss Effects, Planet Waves Cables and Picks, D'Addario Strings
SWR Super Redhead 450w Combo Amp with SWR Goliath Jr. III Extension Cab
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| The distortion I use is the MXR M-104 distortion+ it has a good sound, but its just the same thing over and over again. Those hybrid stings sound kinda interesting..
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| LP57,
OK I can cope with no caps .But what's this business of putting the commas next to the following word ,all about? |
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| | EB's are a good alt. to D'Ad's but I prefer D'Ad's. EB's corrode on me somthing terrible, and in bass strings the G strings have a tendecncy to break if your a slapper. Sound and feel wise they are pretty close EB's are slightly zingier, D'Ad's are warmer and last longer.
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