https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/left-hand-tension/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:25:44 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/left-hand-tension/#post-317655 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 02:53:27 +0000
I use an acoustic out here in the rainforest to noodle around and get new chording ideas. It's got better action than most electrics...and always strung with NEW .009's. My own taste has me quite close to the part of the Epiphone where the fretboard ends. I make it a point to take my time and LISTEN to the decay/fingers rasping over the wound strings/click of the pick...the whole nine yards. Some call this "sloppy"...but for some, the penny drops...and they enter what I heard termed right here on GN "Happy Tone Land". (Hey...thanks to whoever said that!)

But all in all...as I've said before...guitar is a MARVELLOUS outlet for the soul...no matter HOW ya love it! Of that, Im sure we ALL agree!!! :wink:

Cat]]> Guitar Players Discussion Cat https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/left-hand-tension/#post-317655 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/left-hand-tension/#post-317650 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:14:04 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion Steve-0 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/left-hand-tension/#post-317650 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/left-hand-tension/#post-317603 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:23:48 +0000
Cat]]> Guitar Players Discussion Cat https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/left-hand-tension/#post-317603 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/left-hand-tension/#post-317588 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:32:13 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion Ricochet https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/left-hand-tension/#post-317588 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/left-hand-tension/#post-317563 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:17:47 +0000 I've heard Billy Gibbons likes 8s. Don't think his tone's too horrid. they would work for his particular style: dirty blues with lots of interval bends and his world-famous pinch harmonics. do you know if he uses 8s for slide?]]> Guitar Players Discussion gnease https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/left-hand-tension/#post-317563 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/left-hand-tension/#post-317552 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:20:50 +0000
I've heard Billy Gibbons likes 8s. Don't think his tone's too horrid.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Ricochet https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/left-hand-tension/#post-317552 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/left-hand-tension/#post-317520 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 03:36:34 +0000
Actually...it's "Catanzaro"...in Calabria...the place where my mother's side of the clan is from.

Cat...anzaro]]> Guitar Players Discussion Cat https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/left-hand-tension/#post-317520 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/left-hand-tension/#post-317494 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:13:09 +0000 LOWER action than a lighter set and deliver the same or more max buzz-free volume. only bending will require more strength. also, there will be more harmonics (rel to fundamental) on an very light set of strings. that will muddy the tone, esp through non-linear EFX and saturated amps.]]> Guitar Players Discussion gnease https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/left-hand-tension/#post-317494 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/left-hand-tension/#post-317485 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:42:59 +0000
I apply too much pressure too I think, however I'd disagree with Cat's advice to go to a lighter gauge. I'd pick the size that's most comfortable for you, and practice using less pressure with those. The problem is if you go to a lighter gauge and learn that way, when you move up to a heavier string, you won't be pressing hard enough. Plus 8's sound horrid ;)]]> Guitar Players Discussion jeffster1 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/left-hand-tension/#post-317485 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/left-hand-tension/#post-317484 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:52:40 +0000
I'll consider moving down to smaller gauge strings, but I guess I've never really liked smaller gauge strings although it does make sense that it'd force myself to play with less pressure. Once again, thanks for the reply, not enough information like this on the net, at least ... not as much info as there should be.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Steve-0 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/left-hand-tension/#post-317484