09-46 gauge Elixer strings

I'm thinking about putting them on my Dean Dimebag Tribute guitar. However, I'm not sure what the gauge is of the strings currently on it. These seem like a lighter gauge, so will it make my guitar sound much less "metal"?

your guitar 'sounding metal' doesnt have much to do with the strings. it has more to do with your pickups pedals and amp settings.

the only thing that might effect 'sounding metal' is how much "play" is in the strings. meaning how soft they are to the action of picking a note. the heavier gauge the string the tighter the vibration so the easier it is to play fast.

I have to disagree with Broken on this one, especially when it comes to Elixir strings. Elixirs have a heavy coating (nano/ or polyweb- whatever that is), and I can tell you from personal experience, Elixirs don't have a bright sound at all. Lots warmer, and even though I'm not really into metal, I definitely wouldn't recommend Elixirs for metal.

Call samedaymusic- they're pretty helpful and friendly. They normally put the string gauge in the description of their guitars, but I don't see one for the DB Tribute.

Toll Free 866-SHIP-SDM (744-7736).

Every new guitar I've ever bought came strung with 9's... your DBT probably has too.

I've always used Rotosound or D'Addario strings... both are fine. I've played on a guitar with Elixir strings, and just didn't like the feel of them. Each to their own.

You'll get a fuller tone using heavier gauge strings, but it's a trade off. I use 9's on the guitars I use for lead, and 10's on those I use for Rhythm when recording. When playing out I generally use 9's... though I am finding now that 10's feel more 'solid'... so may switch to them full time.

Your acoustic probably has 10's on it...