C6 (B6) options

Dave Zirbel · Post by **Dave Zirbel** » 7 Feb 2009 11:00 pm

I'm actually in B6 but all the same pulls and changes as standard C6. I'm using that neck a lot more lately and really loving it. I don't have any knee levers on it and I don't ever use the first pedal A to B pull. I'm looking for ideas for adding more changes and knee levers and maybe doing something different with that first pedal. I think maybe raising the third string B to a C. What are you 6 tuning monsters doing besides the standard changes?

Thanks
Dave

Jim Sliff · Post by **Jim Sliff** » 7 Feb 2009 11:48 pm

Dave - the inversions are a bit different but you can still adapt the changes; these are 1) Sneaky's B6, which has some E9-type changes, some C6-type, and some unique ones( It's VERY intuitive, though, and easy to learn your way around on), and 2) a 10-string, 3+4 version that is an absolute kick to play!

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 7 Feb 2009 11:52 pm

I use the knee that raises C to C# a lot. Along with the pedal that lowers G to F#, it forms an A6th with the E on top - a standard tuning from days of old.

Dave Zirbel · Post by **Dave Zirbel** » 8 Feb 2009 12:07 am

Good idea Bob. Thanks.

I plan on trying the Sneaky Pete tuning someday on my Fender. I want to keep my D-10 somewhat standard and just expand on it a little. I like those low strings and actually use them and I really like pedals 5, 6, 7, 8. I just discovered how to play a 7 flat 9 chord on the C6 neck!

Keep'em coming!

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 8 Feb 2009 9:21 am

I do use that knee a lot more than I use P4. If it weren't on a lever I'd raise C to C# on P4.

Of course, if you have a high G you don't really need that inversion. I like having the extra 6th/7th position, though.

Another idea for P4 is to just retune it to half-steps. The A to Bb change has become a standard knee lever for a quick and easy 7th chord.

Dave Zirbel · Post by **Dave Zirbel** » 8 Feb 2009 9:33 am

Dang, another good idea and way easier since I play a ZB. A quick change. What C6 pedal change is most commonly used the least?

Dave

Ulric Utsi-Åhlin · Post by **Ulric Utsi-Åhlin** » 8 Feb 2009 9:51 am

Being a C 6th-only player,I find this interesting ;
I posted a primer on my set up a while back(post
named "Third Way tunings" under "PEDAL STEEL",page
3,I think) ; I believe an extended 6th-based tuning
w/ strategic changes can be all-encompassing...and
initially confusing...McUtsi

Greg Cutshaw · Post by **Greg Cutshaw** » 8 Feb 2009 10:32 am

I dedicated a whole page describing the C to C# change on C6th. It takes a few minutes to read and it includes a tabbed example showing a few common uses. This is my most used C6th knee lever now that I've added it!

C to C# change on C6th

Here's another tab page with 12 examples of its use with audio files so you can hear what it sounds like:

C to C# tabs

Greg