More usable for blues/rock 8 string a6 vs c6

Hal Braun · From: Eustis, Florida, USA

I have noticed that the standard a6 tuning E,C#,A,F#,E,C#,A,F# (HI - LOW) repeat the V,III,I VI pattern while the c6 substitutes a IV (F) on the 8th string instead of a second VI.

(PS.. this is on the 8 string fender)

Any particular advantage one way or the other (other than probably more tabs in C6 than in A6)

thanks,

b0b · From: Cloverdale, CA, USA

The F bass string on C6th gives you the obvious FMaj7 chord, but more important for blues is the F9 chord you get with the pedal that lowers E to Eb.

The A6th tuning is included in the C6th pedal copedent by using various pedals and levers. Everything that was done in the non-pedal era on A6th can be duplicated on a C6th pedal steel with the C to C# knee lever (now standard).

For reference, here's how I tuned a Fender 800 that I played for a couple of years:

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Hal Braun · From: Eustis, Florida, USA

Thanks b0b.. Good enough for you.. Works for me.

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