8-string!

I'm starting an 8-string tenor uke, tuned Gg Cc aa ee.  I have that trapezoid La Flor Dominica box, or maybe a bigger Indian Tabac that is still in the stash.  The LFD is rather shallow but quite large.  The Tabac is more than 2" deep.

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Permalink Reply by David L. on October 18, 2010 at 8:51am
Hi Diane,
I recently finished an 8 string CBG http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/8-string-cbg
I was surprised with how much better it sounds with the extra run of strings :O)
Regards,
David
Permalink Reply by Diane in Chicago on October 18, 2010 at 11:11am
I've done dual 3-strings before, but never dual 4! I think with nylon strings and such a short scale I'll be able to get away with no truss rod. Dunno if I'd try that with steel strings.

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