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Topic: Squareneck Reso String Gauge Question |
Rick Contino
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Posted 3 Dec 2011 2:33 pm |
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I'm getting a Hot Rod Squareneck Tricone in the mail and am wondering what gauges and where to buy strings for the following A6 tuning:
E C# A F# E C#
Any suggestions or general string guidance for squarenecks would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Rick
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Michael Maddex
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Posted 3 Dec 2011 3:58 pm SGF store
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If you haven't already, you might want to try the Strings link at the top of the page.
HTH.
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Brad Bechtel
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Posted 3 Dec 2011 5:53 pm
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Is the tuning listed from high to low string or from low to high? It seems like you're using a tuning similar to standard C6th tuning:
1. E
2. C#
3. A
4. F#
5. E
6. C#
Strings for C6th tuning should work as well for this A6 tuning. As Michael said, the Strings link at the top of the page is a good choice and helps support the Steel Guitar Forum.
Good luck!
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John Borchard
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Rick Contino
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Brattleboro, Vermont
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Posted 3 Dec 2011 7:56 pm
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Thanks for the replies, folks. I did check the strings links at the top. Unfortunately it seems all there is here (and most places) are G tuning. I'm guessing it would be too much tension on a .059 string or on the neck to pull it up to a C#?
Yes Brad, the tuning I listed was from high to low. The 6th note really clumps the gauges too close for a standard G set to work. A C6 set would work. That's what I use for lap steel (also tuned to A6), but I can't find a C6 set for resonator.
John, that link is a great resource. If I have to put together a set of strings from singles that chart will come in handy.
Are there any preferred brands for tricones?
Thanks,
Rick
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Steve Green
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Gulfport, MS, USA
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Posted 4 Dec 2011 5:57 am
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| Brad Bechtel wrote: |
Is the tuning listed from high to low string or from low to high? It seems like you're using a tuning similar to standard C6th tuning:
1. E
2. C#
3. A
4. F#
5. E
6. C#
Strings for C6th tuning should work as well for this A6 tuning. As Michael said, the Strings link at the top of the page is a good choice and helps support the Steel Guitar Forum.
Good luck! |
Brad,
On an older thread (that I can't find now) I think you mentioned a "6th" tuning that could be attained by using a standard string set for Open G tuning. Can you remind me what that tuning was?
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Steve Green
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Posted 4 Dec 2011 7:32 am
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Never mind, Brad. I found it.
| Brad Bechtel wrote: |
I've had good luck in the past with A6th tuning on an acoustic resonator guitar.
1. C#
2. A
3. F#
4. E
5. C#
6. A
You can use the same string gauges as you would for open G tuning. Tune the bottom three strings up a whole step and the top three strings down.
Your C6th tuning will be at the third fret if you capo. |
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John Drury
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Gallatin, Tn USA
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Posted 4 Dec 2011 7:35 am
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Rick,
I have been looking at those guitars myself, thinking about getting one.
When you get yours could you post here your thoughts about the axe? Maybe a couple photos?
Check this link to Breezy Ridge, scroll down to C6 Reso:
http://www.jpstrings.com/brstring.htm#Reso
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Rich Gibson
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Pittsburgh Pa.
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Posted 4 Dec 2011 9:07 am
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I've been wanting to go to A6 from G6 on my 8 string SQ neck for a while but I'm still a bit confused about gauges.
It seems the lower strings on a SQ neck reso set are considerably thicker than those for a lap or acoustic Hawaiian.My understanding is the thicker strings are necessary to make the cone move properly.
so I was thinking:
low to high
F# or G .59W
A .52W
C# .38W
E .32W
F# .28W
A .22W
C# .18
E .15
Any input from more experienced reso players would be greatly appreciated
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Rick Contino
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Brattleboro, Vermont
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Posted 4 Dec 2011 9:52 am
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Ah, John, thanks you for that link...just what I was looking for! Yes, I definitely will post my thoughts on the hot rod once I get it. I posted a thread a while back looking for feedback on them and found surprisingly little out there. I've been borrowing a friend's republic tricone for a while so I'll have that comparison as well....so stay tuned!
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Greg Booth
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Anchorage, AK, USA
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Posted 4 Dec 2011 10:25 am
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Rich those guages look good, except I would probably use the commonly used 56 on the bottom. I routinely tune between E and G with the 56 and it sounds/feels fine. Beyond a certain point more pressure on the cone will decrease performance.
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Rich Gibson
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Pittsburgh Pa.
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Posted 4 Dec 2011 10:31 am
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| Thanks Greg I'm going to try those with the 56. |
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John Drury
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Gallatin, Tn USA
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Posted 4 Dec 2011 10:38 am
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| Rick Contino wrote: |
| Ah, John, thanks you for that link...just what I was looking for! Yes, I definitely will post my thoughts on the hot rod once I get it. I posted a thread a while back looking for feedback on them and found surprisingly little out there. I've been borrowing a friend's republic tricone for a while so I'll have that comparison as well....so stay tuned! |
Thanks Rick! Looking forward to it!
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John Drury
From:
Gallatin, Tn USA
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Posted 16 Dec 2011 3:50 pm Re: Squareneck Reso String Gauge Question
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| Rick Contino wrote: |
I'm getting a Hot Rod Squareneck Tricone in the mail and am wondering what gauges and where to buy strings for the following A6 tuning:
E C# A F# E C#
Any suggestions or general string guidance for squarenecks would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Rick |
Check here also.
http://www.cindycashdollar.com/tunings/
Any word on the Hot Rod Steel yet?
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Rick Contino
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Brattleboro, Vermont
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Posted 16 Dec 2011 6:27 pm
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Hey John,
Still waiting on the hot rod. I guess they were waiting for a replacement tuner before sending it out  Should be here in time for Christmas.
Thanks for the website. looks like I still have some time to order the strings...
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Rick Contino
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Brattleboro, Vermont
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Edward Meisse
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Santa Rosa, California, USA
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Posted 2 Jan 2012 5:07 pm
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The gauges Mr. Auldridge recommends are E-14, C-18, A-24, G-26, E-34, C-45. The other two notes of his 8 string C6 tuning are the first string D (that's right-out of sequence)-16 and 8th string A-56.
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