E,B,D,E,G#,B string gauge?

Cody Russell · Post by **Cody Russell** » 29 Apr 2015 4:26 pm

Does anyone else use this tuning? The first 3 strings seem to have the proper tension but from G# -B seems a bit light. Any thoughts on better gushes for the light strings? Thnx

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 29 Apr 2015 4:52 pm

better than what?

Cody Russell · Post by **Cody Russell** » 29 Apr 2015 5:02 pm

Currently E is .028 wound, G#.o18 and B .015...I have some knowledge in this but thought I'd put it out there and save me an afternoon of breaking strings. I like my light strings to be as heavy as I can in open G. Just trying to maximize string tension with this tuning on the high side..

Cody Russell · Post by **Cody Russell** » 29 Apr 2015 5:04 pm

I'm also curious if this is a common tuning and if not why? It just sounds good to me...

Jon Light · Post by **Jon Light** » 29 Apr 2015 5:16 pm

This might help:

Gauge Chart

Cody Russell · Post by **Cody Russell** » 29 Apr 2015 5:46 pm

That's the info I was looking for Jon...thanks!
Still curious if this is a common tuning and if not why. Thnx

Stephen Abruzzo · Post by **Stephen Abruzzo** » 30 Apr 2015 7:02 am

Cody,

Your tuning, lo-to-hi, E,B,D,E,G#,B is a version of E7.

My guess is that the vast majority of players would use this version, lo-to-hi, E-B-D-G#-B-E. They are opting for having a high E rather than your middle E string.