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What strings to give ballsy sound?


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I really don't know how to describe it; all I know is that my Takamine EG240, a $270 geetar, is VERY different from my Carvin Cobalt jumbo 780. The Carvin has what I call a "sweet" sound. The Tak has much more bottom to me. Earthy.

 

I like the sound that emphasizes the bottom. A Martin? Anyway, if you listen to a bit of this streaming song link, you can hear the Tak. (I know very little about recording, so, bear that in mind. This was recorded with sm57 mic.)

 

I am wondering what type of string you would recommend to enhance the bottom. Or any comment you have, even about the song!

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you could try a heavier set of strings or a custom set with heavier gauge strings on the low end (such as 56 for the low E).

then tune your guitar down a 1/2 step or more.

it'll begin to growl instead of meow for you.

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