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Topic: Lowering tuning a whole step -- What do I need to consider? |
Mike Greenberg
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 1 Oct 2019 7:08 am |
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I'm looking at converting an E9 guitar down a whole step to D9. I just find that lower range more helpful and I like the timbre of it.
Aside from string gauges, what are the things I need to consider in terms of adjustments.
--Bell crank positions?
--Changer positions?
--Return spring tension?
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Joseph Myers
From:
North Carolina, USA
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Posted 1 Oct 2019 9:02 am
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That's what I do with my Marlen. I love it tuned down to D. I didn't set mine up at E9 to begin with so I am not sure what adjustments you'll have to address. I wouldn't think you's need to change gauges? Mostly like changer positions and I am not sure about the others.
Big fat round low end at D which is what I like as I mostly play solo.
I am sure the experts on here can help.
joe |
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Ian Rae
From:
Redditch, England
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Posted 1 Oct 2019 9:55 am
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When I tuned my C6 down to B, I didn't have to do anything except adjust some of the changes slightly.
So although E to D sounds drastic, why not just try it and see?
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 1 Oct 2019 9:58 am
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| It would all depend on how "tight" the guitar was set up originally. But if you change the string gauges (going up a couple of thou on all strings), I doubt that anything else would have to be changed, other than some fine tuning at the changer. |
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Mike Greenberg
From:
Nashville, TN
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Posted 10 Oct 2019 4:30 pm
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| Many thanks for all the helpful replies. I think I'll give it a shot and keep everyone posted. Thanks for the confidence boost! |
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