What strings to use - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-29T11:35:14Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/what-strings-to-use?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI like the light gauge electr…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2009-10-31:2592684:Comment:1336962009-10-31T22:03:01.556ZOuthouse Instrumentshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/MattTowe
I like the light gauge electric strings from Wal-Mart. I string 2 CBG's from this. Three top strings are one set, 3 bottom another.
I like the light gauge electric strings from Wal-Mart. I string 2 CBG's from this. Three top strings are one set, 3 bottom another. I have set up a cbg today wit…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2009-10-31:2592684:Comment:1336832009-10-31T20:05:32.727ZTam Givenshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TamGivens
I have set up a cbg today with 234 of a medium set tuned CGC, it sound good to me.<br />
I find the GDG has too mutch bass for me.<br />
My 4 string has 1234 tuned in DF#Ad or DGBd.<br />
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Tam
I have set up a cbg today with 234 of a medium set tuned CGC, it sound good to me.<br />
I find the GDG has too mutch bass for me.<br />
My 4 string has 1234 tuned in DF#Ad or DGBd.<br />
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Tam Jat at 56 44 32 u might wat t…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2009-07-26:2592684:Comment:882022009-07-26T15:43:34.324Zsurffrogghttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/surffrogg
Jat at 56 44 32 u might wat to try DAd
Jat at 56 44 32 u might wat to try DAd Just thinking about it, E, A…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2009-07-26:2592684:Comment:881912009-07-26T14:41:29.157ZJataommhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Jataomm
Just thinking about it, E, A E' is going to be a bit 'muggy' isn't it...
Just thinking about it, E, A E' is going to be a bit 'muggy' isn't it... That's a pretty hefty piece o…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2009-07-26:2592684:Comment:881872009-07-26T14:19:30.779ZDoc Oakroothttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/DocOakroot
That's a pretty hefty piece of wood for a 3 string. You shouldn't have any trouble. Of course it depends on scale - I shorter scale will require less tension at any given tuning.<br />
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<cite>Jataomm said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/what-strings-to-use#2592684Comment88172"><div>Hi. If I may add to the question...<br></br> <br></br> I'm about ot make my first CBG. I have a length of poplar for the neck, 1 1/8" by 2" (actual measurements).<br></br>
I was planning on 3…</div>
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That's a pretty hefty piece of wood for a 3 string. You shouldn't have any trouble. Of course it depends on scale - I shorter scale will require less tension at any given tuning.<br />
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<cite>Jataomm said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/what-strings-to-use#2592684Comment88172"><div>Hi. If I may add to the question...<br/> <br/>
I'm about ot make my first CBG. I have a length of poplar for the neck, 1 1/8" by 2" (actual measurements).<br/>
I was planning on 3 strings EAE. I have in my possession a 56, a 44 and a 32.<br/>
The question is, when I tune these up, is the neck going to be able to sustain this tension, or is that an argument for using lighter strings and tuning to G or A, rather than E?</div>
</blockquote> Hi. If I may add to the quest…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2009-07-26:2592684:Comment:881722009-07-26T13:38:03.500ZJataommhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Jataomm
Hi. If I may add to the question...<br />
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I'm about ot make my first CBG. I have a length of poplar for the neck, 1 1/8" by 2" (actual measurements).<br />
I was planning on 3 strings EAE. I have in my possession a 56, a 44 and a 32.<br />
The question is, when I tune these up, is the neck going to be able to sustain this tension, or is that an argument for using lighter strings and tuning to G or A, rather than E?
Hi. If I may add to the question...<br />
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I'm about ot make my first CBG. I have a length of poplar for the neck, 1 1/8" by 2" (actual measurements).<br />
I was planning on 3 strings EAE. I have in my possession a 56, a 44 and a 32.<br />
The question is, when I tune these up, is the neck going to be able to sustain this tension, or is that an argument for using lighter strings and tuning to G or A, rather than E? Yes, open G, or the CBG varia…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2009-07-24:2592684:Comment:876382009-07-24T02:32:12.642ZJkevnhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JKevn
Yes, open G, or the CBG variation of open G.
Yes, open G, or the CBG variation of open G. thanks jkevn is that open Gtag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2009-07-24:2592684:Comment:876352009-07-24T02:29:28.617ZTom Caneschi aka cbg tomhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TomCaneschi
thanks jkevn is that open G
thanks jkevn is that open G To save you lookin all over t…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2009-07-24:2592684:Comment:876312009-07-24T02:17:39.319ZJkevnhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JKevn
To save you lookin all over the forum, I use the 3,4,5 strings from a set of 12ga. acoustic set of strings. The $4.00 ones from wal-mart are hard to beat. I tune mine G-D-g. there are several open tunings around this site, do a little searching, but this will get you started.<br />
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Scroll down the forum to 3-string tunings....
To save you lookin all over the forum, I use the 3,4,5 strings from a set of 12ga. acoustic set of strings. The $4.00 ones from wal-mart are hard to beat. I tune mine G-D-g. there are several open tunings around this site, do a little searching, but this will get you started.<br />
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Scroll down the forum to 3-string tunings....