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Jul 16 2011, 06:08 PM |
after dropping the thick E string the floating tremolo will be a little off. Not that bad though.
Maybe you need to add another spring to it? (in the back, inside the guitar) Drop to D and retune. Should be ok. -------------------- My bands homepage
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Jul 16 2011, 06:47 PM |
Drop tuning requires tuning only low E string from E to D. Does this mean that once you tune that string, it tends to get back on the E?
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Jul 17 2011, 01:04 PM |
Not a problem, you just got two terms mixed up, it's normal.
Drop D means that all the strings are in standard E tuning, only low E string is "dropped" to D. This enables of playing powerchords with fretting one fret on all three bass strings, which is easier and enables you to play D powerchord as well (all three bass strings played open). Tuning to Eb standard is what you need to do for the lesson. It requires dropping all 6 strings by a half step. This type of tuning is good for lots of guitars because it creates a bit more darker tone, and enables you to play with Eb chord/powerchord on the open position. Tuning to Eb requires bigger tension or thicker strings. With 9-42 set you can do it, but the strings will become a bit floppy. Other problems that may occur when you decrease the tension of the strings is that the neck and strings will start to adjust to new tension, so you will experience frequent detuning issues, although in time this will go away. In the end, the tone will change as well, cause strings will resonate in a slightly different way with new tension. Unfortunately, there is no easy way around this, although transferring to 10-46 set will offer you a feeling of "middle ground", at least more so than 9-42 set. If you change between E standard and Eb standard tunings a lot, then using 10-46 set is what I recommend. Adjusting the truss rod with lowering the tuning by a half step is not what I suggest. Yes, some buzzing will occur, and you will need to be more gentle on the strings as now they are more loose, but no need for truss rod adjustment. However, if you put 10-46, you might need to adjust the rod a bit. On the other hand, it might not be needed, depending on the current tension of your truss rod. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Jul 18 2011, 07:32 PM
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cool!
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