nightflameauto
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Tune to FFFFFFFF, and just one finger that bitch!
No thanks, I think there's several bands using that one already.
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Minor thirds ... interesting choice. There's a mathematical trick to choosing gauges for this, using unit weight values from the D'Addario tension chart ... let me know if you're interested in knowing the method.
Thanks, but I've got a few options for tension calculators I'm using already to get close to what I'm looking for. I like inverted progressive tension (lower tone strings tighter) so I think I've got it all calculated out about right. Just have to figure out if I can pick them up locally or need to order.
I had enough spare strings laying around to try out five strings in minor thirds last night and plugged in to hear it under my usual amount of gain. WOW.
Discovery 1: Major chords at full gain. It's like a power chord with an extra thickener in the middle.
Discovery 2: Moonlight Sonata is now effortless. As is Home Sweet Home.(<- the piano player in my past is creeping back out.)
Discovery 3: Chord structure outside of standard major just flows really easily. There's a sense of symmetry there I haven't felt on guitar in a long time.
I'm probably honeymooning a bit with this right now, but I'm really liking the way this is working out. Can't wait to try the whole guitar in minor thirds. Should be a blast.