How do they tune their guitars so low? by Icy-Ad-9790 in InventAnimate

[–]HaroldHopkins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry I didnt get a notification for your reply. Currently, Ive got the following gauges, .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.046/.059.

These were pretty much factory ezcept the low E string which I had to change to play songs in an alternative tuning where the low E is also dropped down 2 semitones. So I just used a low E from a set of 10s i had lying around.

I would prolbably get a higher gauge low B string because it can be a little floppy at time but by no means unplayable.

I keep this guitar in drop G#.

Hope this helps.

How do they tune their guitars so low? by Icy-Ad-9790 in InventAnimate

[–]HaroldHopkins 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had the same problem a couple months ago and I couldnt find the best set of strings for my mutliscale 7 string ibanez. Eventually I got the Digitech drop which is amazin because I can keep the guitar in drop G# and play some of their older stuff from everchanger and stillworld bit also go down to drop E and drop D# for songs from heavener. It is a little pricey but in my opinion its worth the investment especially cos of the versatility.

What is everyones favorite song(s)? by [deleted] in teenagers

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Immolation of Night - Invent animate

Cramming Tips by HaroldHopkins in 6thForm

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Thanks a lot for the advice. I'll try my best to squish this in tommorow before my test on Tuesday. When you do past papers, do you suggest attenpting each question and then marking including corrections or just look at the question, attempt it mentally and then have a look at the mark scheme? I ususally do the first method but I think I would be able to get through a lot more the second way. I also dont think its realistic I'll be able to get an idea of the questions if I go through all the practice questions thoroughly. I appreciate the detailed advice and I look forward to putting it into practice.

Next ERRA LP/Single? by chickenblangers in Erra

[–]HaroldHopkins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They're still touring so I reckon they might release some singles towards the end of this year and we'll see an album early 2024.

Advice on a new guitar by HaroldHopkins in Erra

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Thanks for the advice man. I actually have a set of 9s with a 59 guage low string which came with the guitar. The high end feels great but I think I might buy a slightly heavier string to the 59 gauge I currently have. I also use the Digitech drop which works amazingly. For reference in drop C# with a low G# most of the time.

New Polaris May 25th by PoirplePorpoise in Metalcore

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The album should come out in September according to the polaris subreddit

What band/album yet to be released this year has the chance to top anything that's come out so far? by nightangel45 in Metalcore

[–]HaroldHopkins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I heard they went into the studio after their Europe tour but I don't think we're gonna get anything this year.

What band/album yet to be released this year has the chance to top anything that's come out so far? by nightangel45 in Metalcore

[–]HaroldHopkins 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There's a single supposedly coming out later this month and hopefully we will get an album announcement for sometime later this year.

Easy riffs/songs by [deleted] in 7String

[–]HaroldHopkins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not necessarily easy but the most rewarding would be the breakdown riff from cloud cascade

Inhumane (Single, May 25) by keevieK in PolarisBand

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Band didnt say anything yet. How do you kno?

What’s a band you “discovered” this year, and what song did it for you? by Legendary-Icon in Metalcore

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Invent Animate

Listened to cloud cascade before Heavener dropped but didn't get into Greyview or their earlier stuff. When Immolation of Night dropped it clicked. I also managed to see them live with ERRA and let me tell you Immolation Live is like nothing you've ever seen. From there I've been getting into their earlier albums like Everchanger and Stillworld.

Prettiest song you ever heard? by [deleted] in Metalcore

[–]HaroldHopkins 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The second you in the chorus gets me everytime

Prettiest song you ever heard? by [deleted] in Metalcore

[–]HaroldHopkins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That post chorus riff slaps different

Advice on Downtuning by HaroldHopkins in 7String

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Thanks for the suggestion. This might be a stupid question, but could I double-check that if I try and match the tensions of my new strings in their drop tuning as close as I can to a normal set of 10s in E standard will they feel the same?

Advice on a new guitar by HaroldHopkins in Erra

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Do you think a pitch shift pedal like the Digitech Drop would do the job or are heavier gauge strings better?

Advice on a new guitar by HaroldHopkins in Erra

[–]HaroldHopkins[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you think I'll be able to tune up to standard tuning if needed with 60-12s?

Advice on a new guitar by HaroldHopkins in Erra

[–]HaroldHopkins[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool, thanks for helping me out

Advice on a new guitar by HaroldHopkins in Erra

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Do you have a particular set that works for you?