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Steerpike

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6. yeah...

Reply to Dr Hobbitstein (Reply #5)

Thu Jun 7, 2018, 12:49 PM

Jun 2018

That is the first thing I noticed when I started to string it...either bust your string or bust your neck...interesting mistake on my part...apparently the real downside is less projection or volume...tho honestly I don't seem to notice a lack of volume or tone...exact opposite...hearing a lot of bells...

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Baritone Strings for my 6 string Epiphone [View all] Steerpike Jun 2018 OP

Makes for strong fingers OneBlueDotBama Jun 2018 #1

Yeah next time I'll try for a lighter gauge... Steerpike Jun 2018 #2

Elixir makes some great strings, especially if you hate changing strings. Hoyt Jun 2018 #3

I went to the internet Steerpike Jun 2018 #4

Baritones are cool. I had a couple of electric baritones that were great conversation pieces at bars Hoyt Jun 2018 #8

Just don't bring it up to E standard... Dr Hobbitstein Jun 2018 #5

yeah... Steerpike Jun 2018 #6

Down tuning can be aurally pleasing... Dr Hobbitstein Jun 2018 #7

Every time I tune my dread down, I don't wanna bring it back. Iggo Jun 2018 #9

I Do That With One of My 12 Strings ProfessorGAC Jun 2018 #10

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