kjek1 wrote:Anyone else find it weird that Dave uses 10 gauge strings?
I've used his signature strings a few times and playing his songs on them literally tore the skin off my fingers. It's just odd that a guy that utilises string bends the way he does uses a tougher gauge, he must have strong hands. I still prefer a lighter 9 gauge set
Well, you ARE supposed to wear your fingers down to the marrow to be a good player
Yeah, but Geez!!!
I play Castellorizon from time to time, which has a few bends around the second and third frets. It's not easy bending that far down the fretboard as it is - I can do it fine with my superbullets - but with the DG Boomers it damn near pulled my callouses off!
I find it easy to bend 10s, except when I go over a tone on the high E string. In fact I find 9's way too soft and to me it doesn't sound right.
What I find weird tho is that David said his action is the lowest possible, I can't put any vibrato if the action is low. I tried for days but I really need to be able to grab the strings.
moom wrote:
Well, you ARE supposed to wear your fingers down to the marrow to be a good player
Yeah, but Geez!!!
I play Castellorizon from time to time, which has a few bends around the second and third frets. It's not easy bending that far down the fretboard as it is - I can do it fine with my superbullets - but with the DG Boomers it damn near pulled my callouses off!
