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Strings for C standard, fuzzed out stoner doom.

Venom of God

Venom of God

Oct 8, 2007
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#1
Hey guys, made a post for this in the doom thread but figured I'd try here too just to get some more opinions. I joined this doom band awhile ago and am enjoying it, though I find my 50-110 Roto 66's (stainless) don't really have as much tension as I'd like when tuned that low. Traditionally in all my bands I've used the stainless 66's in 45-105 tuned to E flat, so that is about what feels normal to me.

I was considering trying some flats, I've used the Ernie Balls before and hated them, but that was mostly due to the high tension when tuned up. I'd want a bit more cut than they offered though due to all the fuzz (on both guitar and bass), so I was thinking about giving the 77's or Steve Harris set a go. What do you guys think? Am I going to like it? They are expensive down here so I don't want to just put them on and then hate them! Other brands my local store stock include Ernie, D'Addario, Dunlop, GHS, Elixir and I'm not set on using flats, but do have a feeling that they may perhaps suit this band.

Thanks!
 
#2
Venom of God said:
Hey guys, made a post for this in the doom thread but figured I'd try here too just to get some more opinions. I joined this doom band awhile ago and am enjoying it, though I find my 50-110 Roto 66's (stainless) don't really have as much tension as I'd like when tuned that low. Traditionally in all my bands I've used the stainless 66's in 45-105 tuned to E flat, so that is about what feels normal to me.

I was considering trying some flats, I've used the Ernie Balls before and hated them, but that was mostly due to the high tension when tuned up. I'd want a bit more cut than they offered though due to all the fuzz (on both guitar and bass), so I was thinking about giving the 77's or Steve Harris set a go. What do you guys think? Am I going to like it? They are expensive down here so I don't want to just put them on and then hate them! Other brands my local store stock include Ernie, D'Addario, Dunlop, GHS, Elixir and I'm not set on using flats, but do have a feeling that they may perhaps suit this band.

Thanks!
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For c standard that's a half step up from b so I would look for strings with a .120 low string I use a 125 090 065 050 set of neons For c standard /Drop C but I don't play doom/sludge and my standard set has a 110 e
 
#3
This is an old thread but instead of starting a new one I thought I would wake this one up. I was wondering if I could use flatwounds for my C tuned bass for my Doom band as well. Anybody know if I will like them?. Currently I am using 50 - 115 gauge Rotosound but they are still very bright and Im afraid if I go to flatwound I will lose sustain. Any info to help will be greatly appreciated.
 
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Rolling off the tone/treble knob is also a good idea. If you have a fancy bass with a mid selector switch, set it to the lowest frequency and boost it slightly. If your bass has two pickups, blend them 60% neck 40% bridge. If your bass has two volume knobs (Jazz bass, for example) roll back the bridge volume a bit.
 

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