Nov 20, 2016 · One more question: What's the best C6 tuning that I can also re-tune for A6 if I'm going to be playing mostly pre-pedal steel country and Western swing? Thanks for your input, as always.

Feb 5, 2016 · This is a lot more tension than typically seen on a roundneck acoustic with medium-gauge 13-56 strings in standard guitar tuning, which typically is in the range of 180-190 pounds total, i.e., around 30 pounds per string. Squareneck resonators routinely handle a lot of tension. I tacitly assumed you were talking about a squareneck resonator.

Aug 5, 1998 · This Interactive PDF/E-Book demystifies the tuning and contains 10 classic songs to play in the 6-string version of C-diatonic. While Byrd advocated for a 7-string version of the tuning, I’ve found that 6-strings work just fine and a wide …

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Apr 6, 2013 · That way, I can tune that string down a 1/2 step to C# for an E6 tuning for swing or a jazzier vibe then back to D for the E7 for a blues vibe. This works for me as the pedal steel in E9, as well as being a guitar player I am able to play the positions that are familiar.

Mar 7, 2002 · That tuning worked pretty well for Don Helms over the years - he mostly only used the top 6 strings.

Dec 22, 2003 · What are some good examples of songs played with E13 tuning? I'm in the market for a double neck steel, and want to go C6 and E13, but really haven't heard E13. I play pedal steel with a C6 and E9, and it sounds like it's similar.

Jan 12, 2025 · I am another old, new guy with the same instrument, and with previous guitar experience. I received the Gretsch as a gift during the pandemic and have been hooked ever since. I have switched strings and tunings quite a bit over those years.

Dec 9, 2024 · That's the frequency we're tuning everything to. I know E is the root, but tuning the E, which has a frequency of 329 Hz. and some change, to straight up on the tuner doesn't put the guitar in A440 tuning. As Bob H. stated, tuning your E to straight up on the tuner with the pedals down takes out the guitar's detuning factor.

Nov 7, 2019 · The standard guitar tuning offers a lot of potential. Anything you have heard in the blues rock world that was played on slide guitar using that tuning can be played on the lap steel. The guitar variations like drop D, E etc. can be tweaked on the lap guitar and off you go. Another thing that really has a lot of potential for this tuning is the addition of palm levers. G string up …