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Topic: High C6 8 tuning string questions |
Mike Gobbi
From:
Acworth, Georgia, USA
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Posted 2 May 2015 6:53 am |
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| Regarding 8 string sets for the high C6 tuning (ACEGACEG), is there a set out of the box sold for this tuning. If not, is there sting chart that shows the recommended gauges out there. |
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Ron Simpson
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 2 May 2015 7:15 am
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| 8 string sets are available on Ebay in a number of different tunings. Search under lapsteel, or lapsteel strings. |
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John Limbach
From:
Billings, Montana, USA
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Posted 2 May 2015 7:17 am
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Of course the required gauge will be different for different scale lengths, so I generally start with this chart and then tweak if necessary:
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Dennis Saydak
From:
Manitoba, Canada
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Posted 2 May 2015 10:14 am
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George Pilburn (Mr. Georgeboards) and Danny Hullihen (Jagwire Strings) sell 8-string C6th sets.
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Dennis
Just when you think you're getting ahead in the rat race, the rats get faster. |
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Jack Aldrich
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 3 May 2015 11:40 am
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You have to be careful with 8 string sets. They come with strings for high G and high E tunings. I use a high G C13 tuning (from top - G E C A G E Bb G) and use individual strings, not a set. High E - E C A G E C G C.
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Jack Aldrich
Carter & ShoBud D10's
D8 & T8 Stringmaster
Rickenbacher B6
3 Resonator guitars
Asher Alan Akaka Special SN 6
Canopus D8 |
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Don McGregor
From:
Memphis, Tennessee
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Posted 3 May 2015 4:19 pm
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| I basically buy the C6 set from the forum, and then add an individual high G string to the order. I think I'm currently using an .012 on a 22-1/2" scale for my high G. |
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