Im tuned GDG the two bottom strings seem fairly tight especially the bottom string but the top string seems fairly loose! its causing buzzing when i use slide!
should i tight up to the next G im afraid it might break!
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I've turned on to D'Addario XL Chromes flatwound. On my 4-stringers I use the .014, .020, .028, .038 (2,3,4,5). On a 25.5 scale they are ferpect.
Try tuneing every string up from GDG(open G chord) to AEA (Open A chord) .
Good info, Marc.
The only thing I'd add is that we are assuming a standard sized scale length (24"-26"). If the scale length is very short (under 18"), then maybe the GDg that he's going for in an octave higher. In this case, maybe strings from a shorter scaled instrument would work better. What's the scale length of your instrument, Scruggy?
-Rand.
its the standard 24"!
Easy solution - go to a music shop and buy new strings.
If you want to be really anally retentive (like me) you could use a string tension calculator and work out which gauges would give you uniform tension for your scale length and tuning.
http://www.mcdonaldstrings.com/stringxxiii.html
For GDG, I use electric guitar strings, 36, 22, 17 (630mm scale) and that gives me 7-7.6kg of tension per string.
Ys sounds like the thing to do, cheers!
Get 'em at my online shop! Available in custom gauge sets for G-D-G tuning in nickel or bronzewound...and the Hollowbelly signature set.
http://chickenbonejohn.myshopify.com/collections/guitar-strings/pro...
What gauges are you using?
bought cbg on ebay so not sure what the string gauge is, complete newbie!
the are similiar to 2nd 3rd and 4th string on an electric tenor guitar! but looks and size!
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