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Craig A Davidson


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Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA
Post  Posted 10 Jun 2022 12:53 pm    
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With the third string tuned to 442 on C6 what is the number of the first string tuned to G? Also the half step raise on the G? Is there a chart somewhere yet?
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Erv Niehaus


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Litchfield, MN, USA
Post  Posted 10 Jun 2022 12:59 pm    
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Craig,
This how I tune mine.

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Andrew Frost


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Toronto, Ontario
Post  Posted 14 Jun 2022 6:30 am    
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If you have the 5th ( G ) on top, it sounds good tuned to the root, so in your case somewhere in the ballpark of 442.

That half tone raise to G# works well tuned as a major 3rd above E, and can still work in tune as the #11 of D9.
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Jack Stoner


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Kansas City, MO
Post  Posted 14 Jun 2022 7:06 am    
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When I had a D-10, I tuned (both necks) using the Peterson Newman Sweetened tunings (ref to 442.5).

I was one of the few that still used a high G on the first string on the C6th. Herby Wallace was one of the "big name" steelers that still used a G.
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Erv Niehaus


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Litchfield, MN, USA
Post  Posted 14 Jun 2022 7:08 am    
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Jack,
He had some good C6th material also!
Erv Very Happy
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