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digiadaamore

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Hey guys i just switched out the 48 from my power slinkies to a 52 for better balanced tension. Unfortunately with the new string the low E sounds much less defined and crisp. Is this normal with the 52?
 

DCStingray

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That's a good question. Going for a larger gauge will result in a stiffer string with a higher playing tension. When a string is at a higher playing tension, it will inherently be less bright. I would recommend sticking with the 48 for tuning to E. If you decide to go to a lower tuning, then a 52 might be more your style to keep a similar feel and sound to a 48 tuned to E.

You might also want to try a set of the Cobalt Slinkys in the 52 to get more definition and crispness. The strings have excellent definition, especially on the bigger gauges.
 

digiadaamore

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You might also want to try a set of the Cobalt Slinkys in the 52 to get more definition and crispness. The strings have excellent definition, especially on the bigger gauges.[/QUOTE]

Yeah ive got the old girl down in drop D until i get new strings. Is there a cobalt 52? I didnt see one
 
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