Hi,
I'm about to build my first CBG and wanted to know what kind of sound I can expect to get out of a G.B.D tuning. Will it sound strange if I tune it to G,D,G? Will it be harder for me to learn how to play? (I'm just starting out.) I've read that G,B,D is more country / twangy bluegrass. Any pointers are welcome, I'm sure there's a ton of info.
I already ordered my strings from c.b.gitty. If I decided to change my tuning to G.D.G later on, what strings should I use?
I look forward to finishing it!
Thanks
Tags:
For GDg, use the ADG strings from a standard set of strings. Then tune the A down a full step to G.
As far as easier/more difficult to play...depends on you. Also whether the guitar is a fretless slider or fretted. Takes practice with either, no different than learning to play a regular guitar.
Thanks for the info...looks like I'll be re-ordering strings. :)
I find that GBD tuning gives me a little more versatility because it's not too hard to coax some nice high notes out of the 3rd string... maybe a little more Delta-bluesy for lack of a better word.
GDg tuning is more of a blues-rock sound, at least to my ears. But, to each his (or her own), and finding your favorite strings and tuning is just a rite of passage. Have fun with it and file away all the great suggestions you hear on CBN!
Thanks Hilo Greg!
I did just buy a GDG set, so now I think I will have a Delta-blues guitar and a blues-rock guitar to learn on.
...I just need to pick up another box :)
Yeah! You're hooked. I've got 5 of 'em in 5 different tunings sitting there to practice on. It's more fun to keep making them than it is to try to re-tune for every song.
PS. Try tuning a 3-string with the 3rd of the chord on the lowest pitched string--B D G using A D G strings or F# a d using the G b e strings. It's the interval of the minor 3rd between B and D (or b and d) that gives you the bluesy sound.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray 18 hours ago. 1 Reply 2 Likes
Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 21. 11 Replies 2 Likes
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 10. 1 Reply 3 Likes
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 9. 4 Replies 3 Likes
Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies 1 Like
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Southern Ray in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 5. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 2. 6 Replies 1 Like
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 22. 12 Replies 1 Like
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 21. 2 Replies 4 Likes
Started by Brad in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 19. 6 Replies 3 Likes
Started by Jacob Shook in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 16. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Southern Ray in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 16. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Skeesix in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Skeesix Feb 6. 2 Replies 1 Like
Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Steve M Jan 31. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Mi Rankin in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Justin Stanchfield Jan 27. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Posted by Vlad on March 6, 2024 at 2:32am 5 Comments 2 Likes
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 28, 2024 at 2:09pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 17, 2024 at 11:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment 1 Like
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 8, 2024 at 4:05pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
May 11, 2024 from 11am to 8pm – Speakeasy Grill
0 Comments 0 Likes© 2024 Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker. Powered by
Cigar Box Nation is presented by C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply, your one-stop-shop for Cigar Box Guitar parts and accessories!