Questions for Alan Akaka?

Troy Brenningmeyer · From: Bethalto, IL

Recording a new podcast with Alan Akaka tonight. Any questions you want me to ask him?
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Frank Welsh · From: Upstate New York, USA

Yes Troy...what advantage does he see in tuning the lowest (8th) string on an eight string C6th tuning to a low C note (an octave below the sixth string)?

I usually tune this eighth string to a G (and the seventh string to Bb for a "C13th" tuning).

Also the difference in diameter between that seventh string and the really fat eighth string (.068 for low C) can create quite a bit of bar rattle in the lower fret region.

Thanks for your consideration of this.

Stefan Robertson · From: Hertfordshire, UK

A low C string .068 for low C# is what I use. It use to be C and I haven't experienced any Bar rattle ever.

Maybe you need a heavier bar. Try a Dunlop 920 or apply more pressure.

Just my experience. Hope that helps.
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