Ok. I bought some expensive strings but just for fun wanted to try those DR size 9's and ever since I have strung up my guitar I cannot speed pick or solo with any accuracy!!! Is it because they are too thin? I am so confused! Usually with Gibson Vintage 9's I can speed pick at around 500 bpm but with these I cannot produce any thing audible. It feels like a really thin string that just goes with the pick instead of some resistance to be able to speed pick. Any tips,suggestions?

stick with the string that works with your style.

slow it down a bit until you get comfortable with the new strings, it won't take long. Then once you can play it slow, just like you did when you first started out, you'll be right back up to speed in a matter of days. I think it may have something to do with some strings being more slippery than others, especially on the solid strings. I don't know if it is the extrusion process or a coating or what, but Gibsons generally tend to be more "grabby" than Slinkys or DRs (in my opinion). Of course, this could merely be a symptom of my insanity.

Yeah, just practice with the new strings, I use 9's on my lead and I can speed pick fine. Just takes time switching and learning the feel of the new strings.

I can speed pick at around 500 bpm

500bpm?????????????????????

guitarfreakyman wrote:

I can speed pick at around 500 bpm

500bpm?????????????????????

Yes,trust me, its not impressive.My only big claim to fame is that ability.

Rhapsodyofmetal wrote:

guitarfreakyman wrote:

I can speed pick at around 500 bpm

500bpm?????????????????????

Yes,trust me, its not impressive.My only big claim to fame is that ability.

well, i'm not sure if 500bpm is something that is really feasible. drummers usually cap out at about 240bpms at 16th notes. and sure, guitarists can pull of 32nds if they are fast enough. but at 500bpms? i dunno... how are you measuring that?

Yeah that's pretty ridiculously fast... really, ridiculous. I mean kudo's if you can actually do it but, forgive me for being skeptical. As for the strings, definitely stay away from 9's for speed picking. Maybe some can hold up, but even my midget hands can't handle anything less than 10's. It just feels weird.

I got some slinkys today, and they are really slippery, which is great for slides but notso for bends...Dont know if it was just my old strings getting rusty that gave them grip, but i kinda miss em..

Nutter wrote:I got some slinkys today, and they are really slippery, which is great for slides but notso for bends...Dont know if it was just my old strings getting rusty that gave them grip, but i kinda miss em..

Try Fender Bullets or Gibson Brite Wires.

just take it easy and keep it simple with the new strings and then once you get comfortable with them thats when you can reall start to SHRED!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpU6R....php?p=1655658

My mind doesn't even THINK that fast....


BTW, try using a thinner pick...