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Topic: Tuning from C6 G on top to D on top |
Gary Reed
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Posted 30 Nov 2010 2:42 pm |
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When switching to a D from a G on the top string in C6 8 string tuning, do I raise or lower the G to D
Maybe I need a different string.
Suggestion?
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George Piburn
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The Land of Enchantment New Mexico
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Posted 30 Nov 2010 4:13 pm edit
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Bob Tuttle
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Posted 30 Nov 2010 4:15 pm
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| You would need to lower the G to D, and yes, you would need a different string gauge, usually a .015 or .016. |
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Gary Reed
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Posted 30 Nov 2010 10:01 pm
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| Thanks guys! |
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Gary Reed
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Posted 3 Dec 2010 8:46 am Re: New String
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| George Piburn wrote: |
If your high E String is a .014 gauge use a .015 gauge string for the D String.
Go one thousandth fatter for the one whole note (Lower) difference in pitch.
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Does this formula apply to a standard tuned 6 string acoustic guitar when lowering the entire tuning down 1 step?
( wanting to use C related chords while playing in Bb) |
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George Piburn
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The Land of Enchantment New Mexico
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Posted 3 Dec 2010 3:08 pm edit
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Last edited by George Piburn on 24 Jun 2012 1:04 am; edited 2 times in total |
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Bob Tuttle
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Republic, MO 65738
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Posted 3 Dec 2010 4:43 pm
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| If you're tuning down a whole tone and want the same tension on the strings, you'll need to increase the size of the strings, probably by .002. (maybe a little more on the lower strings) |
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Gary Reed
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Posted 3 Dec 2010 11:10 pm
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Thanks again Guys
Really appreciate all the help!
Bob, one last question please:
I also have a Telecaster.
Is there any reason the same guideline would not apply to electric guitars.
I can't image one, but I'm not a tech.
Gary |
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Bob Tuttle
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Republic, MO 65738
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Posted 4 Dec 2010 7:21 am
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| The same principle should apply to the electric guitar. |
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