Correcting 6th string detuning on the E9th?

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 1 Jun 2023 7:42 am

PS:

Why does it sound acceptable to tune the E strings on C6 pretty well straight-up? They're the 3rd scale tone in C (just as the G#s are the 3rd in E) but they sound fine tuned up.

I've always pondered that.

John Hyland · Post by **John Hyland** » 1 Jun 2023 1:27 pm

Jack Stoner wrote:I played a D-10 Franklin for 38 years. It had cabinet drop but "it never hurt my playing" (or recording).

I now have an SD-10 keyless GFI Ultra. No detectable cabinet drop with a Peterson tuner.

Probably a combination of things but Jack do you have a theory why the ultra has no cabinet drop?.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 2 Jun 2023 1:56 am

John Hyland wrote:
Jack Stoner wrote:I played a D-10 Franklin for 38 years. It had cabinet drop but "it never hurt my playing" (or recording).

I now have an SD-10 keyless GFI Ultra. No detectable cabinet drop with a Peterson tuner.
Probably a combination of things but Jack do you have a theory why the ultra has no cabinet drop?.

I would guess the aluminum body frame leads to rigidity. Other factor that may help is the harder die board.

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 15 Jun 2023 10:06 am

Roger Rettig wrote:Tom asked if anyone ever used just the C pedal.

Sure, Hughey's intro on Vince Gill's "Look at Us" is a famous one! And as I recall, Lloyd used it on Mel Street's "Smokey Mountain Memories". I'm sure there are many others.

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 15 Jun 2023 11:23 am

Of course, you're right. I have never gone into that steel part, as pretty as it is. I just tried it and there it is: C pedal and 1st string.