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Dunlop and Trivium Unveil Heavy Core Strings

Dunlop and Trivium Unveil Heavy Core Strings

Trivium's Matt Heafy launches a series of handpicked gauges for a full dynamic range and exceptional stability when downtuned.


Handpicked by Matt Heafy and Corey Beaulieu, Heavy Core Trivium Guitar Strings keep notes stable and focused at lowered tunings while offering a full dynamic range thatā€™s balanced with vivid highs and rich lows. Coming in 6-and 7-string sets, these strings give Matt and Corey the freedom to create the music they love with peak performance and playability.

ā€œSince the beginning, Trivium has used Dunlop Stringsā€”the exact same custom set you are holding in your hands,ā€ say Corey and Matt. ā€œWe have vastly different equipment and playing styles, but the one constant between us isā€”and has always beenā€”Dunlopā€™s world-class strings.ā€

Features

  • Handpicked by Matt Heafy and Corey Beaulieu in the Dunlop String Lab
  • Each gauge chosen to provide peak performance when tuning down
  • Designed for a full dynamic range and exceptional tuning stability

Dunlop Heavy Core Trivium Guitar Strings are available as a 6-string 10-52 set for $19.79 MSRP and as a 7-string 10-63 set for $24.19 MSRP from your favorite retailers or directly online from jimdunlop.com.

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