Mechanics of tuning to Leavitt / string gauges
Posted: 19 Oct 2008 2:37 pm
Hey Bill, Mike, Roy:
Sometimes I get confused when trying to understand the up or down to get certain tunings and Leavitt is one of those:
Would you please help me with this? Comparing regular guitar tuning to six string Leavitt:
Regular Git Leavitt Tune String Gauge
e d down/loosen 1 step ?
B c up/tighten 1.5 steps ?
G a#/b& up/tighten 1.5 steps ?
D g ????? ?
A e ????? ?
E c# loosen/down 1.5 steps(?) ?
Couldn't find on a site search - nor Google, so I've got to go to the sources.
I know of the Joe Ely chart for gauges, but I'd rather hear from guys who actually play the tuning.
Thank you so much! JB
Sometimes I get confused when trying to understand the up or down to get certain tunings and Leavitt is one of those:
Would you please help me with this? Comparing regular guitar tuning to six string Leavitt:
Regular Git Leavitt Tune String Gauge
e d down/loosen 1 step ?
B c up/tighten 1.5 steps ?
G a#/b& up/tighten 1.5 steps ?
D g ????? ?
A e ????? ?
E c# loosen/down 1.5 steps(?) ?
Couldn't find on a site search - nor Google, so I've got to go to the sources.
I know of the Joe Ely chart for gauges, but I'd rather hear from guys who actually play the tuning.
Thank you so much! JB