Recent content by craigman

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    Fitted Earplugs

    Yep, I use the Westone brand 15's for rehersal and live and 25's for attending loud shows and mowing the lawn;) After 20 years of the foam/bucket on the head/can't hear anything ear plugs these are great! A very well spent $150.00
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    Wow....I think I just switched brands with one set, after 15 years.

    I use DR Hi-Beams 5-String set on my Stingray, tuned up a 1/2 step for C & A#. That 1/2 step adds the tension, so no problame there, but I do roll off the highs a bit to cut out any clicking, don't like the click. I play finger style. I've tried many brands over the last 20years and I like DR...
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    DR New drop tune strings!

    Hey, just a response to the last posts. Drop C for a 4 string from my experience is hit and miss. Regardless of playing style, your gonna get flap and buzz. I've seen Victor Wooten use a hair tie up just over the "nut" 1st fret side to control buzz, but I don't think he was in that low of...
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    DR New drop tune strings!

    Hello to all, This is my first post! I play a MM5 StingRay/single humbucker in a metal band. Tunings are C & A#. I tune up all the strings a half step for for the C tunes then I'll tune down the low C to A# for the songs in that tuning. I use DR-Hi Beams-finger style, between the pickup and...