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Special Strings for Dropped Tunings

September 22, 2010 by Jeremy Casey 4 Comments


I Heart Guitar has a review of the new DR guitar strings that are made specifically for dropped tunings. These strings are designed to stay in tune better and produce a clearer sound even when the string is tuned low. Peter notes:

“Tone-wise the DDTs display a slightly reduced treble content compared to most other strings. Far from being a problem or drawback, this makes the DDTs sound even bigger when you’re chugging out at the lower end of the fretboard, and since these strings are specifically designed for downtuning, that’s gotta be a good thing. They also hold up remarkably well in standard tuning, and have a great throaty growl when you really lay into open chords.”

Once you’ve picked up the strings, you’ll need something to play. Try out Jody’s Drop D Metal Licks premium lesson.

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Comments

  1. Guitar Lesson Reviews says

    September 22, 2010 at 10:16 pm

    These drop tuning strings are a good idea but unless you have been playing the guitar for a long time you may not be able to the difference as compared to standard strings. For intermediate to advanced players this is fun thing to try.

  2. ProFuzz says

    November 1, 2010 at 4:20 pm

    Yes, this is something new for me which I would like to try… really good stuff for metal guitar players. I think that it will help a lot in achieving the right sound for drop down tuning!

  3. Tenn says

    November 19, 2010 at 4:24 pm

    Wow, I had never heard of these. I don’t play too much with dropped tunings any more, but next time I’ll pick up a pack of these. My current favorite strings are the B52 Rockers which I highly recommend that everyone try at least once. Their tone is beyond real and they last for a really long time. I’ll definitely give the DDT’s a go though – thanks for posting about ’em 🙂

  4. first resume says

    November 24, 2010 at 4:46 pm

    Wow! I’ve never seen special strings for dropped tunings before! What thickness are they?

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