what set of strings to buy for cajun 8 string "G-Major

James Burns · Post by **James Burns** » 4 May 2011 7:32 am

I'm learning to play cajun style steel on a 8 string lap steel can anyone recommend strings and the correct gauges for the cajun open ("G-Major) - {G, D, B. G, D, B, G, D. (high to low) tuning?

Many thanks
Jim

Steinar Gregertsen · Post by **Steinar Gregertsen** » 4 May 2011 2:04 pm

Here's John Ely's gauge chart:

James Burns · Post by **James Burns** » 4 May 2011 5:46 pm

Steinar Gregertsen wrote:Here's John Ely's gauge chart:

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Thanks Steinar