best tuning for dual 8 playing folk/country and swing?

Scott Appleton · Post by **Scott Appleton** » 2 Apr 2018 10:59 am

Ive been using C6 and E13 tunings on my Fender dual 8. Are there any suggestions for better tunings or a more useful on a two neck 8

K Maul · Post by **K Maul** » 2 Apr 2018 1:10 pm

It depends on which versions of those tunings. E13 or E6 with high G# and C6 with high G would be best for folk/country and swing,I think. A6 would be a beefier version of the C6 and would be good contrast to the higher pitched voicing of the E13 with high G#. Youâ€™d be like Speedy West!

Brad Davis · Post by **Brad Davis** » 2 Apr 2018 1:23 pm

What you have is fine, but I'd also say try A6 with your E13/E6, lotta old country and Western swing players used it. Also if you are using low C6 you can re-tune easily between that and A6.

Tom Wolverton · Post by **Tom Wolverton** » 3 Apr 2018 8:24 am

Agree: A6 & E13

David M Brown · Post by **David M Brown** » 4 Apr 2018 4:54 am

One more vote for A6 and E13.

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 4 Apr 2018 6:19 am

Depend what kind of folk music you want to play. For some styles, the 6th tone just gets in the way.

David M Brown · Post by **David M Brown** » 4 Apr 2018 6:54 am

Andy Volk wrote:Depend what kind of folk music you want to play. For some styles, the 6th tone just gets in the way.

Perhaps, but you sure want that 6th when playing the "swing" stuff.