Which 4 Strings To Use?

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Permalink Reply by Tom Lanford on March 9, 2010 at 9:15am

I always use the middle 4 strings from a set for my 4 stringers. I like to tune them to their standard pitch - ADGB - that way I can play any of the standard chords (just minus the low and high E strings) - also makes it easy to go back and forth to an open G by just dropping the low A string down a full step. I usually use light gauge acoustic or medium gauge electric string sets. I also found (by accident) that a standard mandolin capo works perfect on your average 4 (or 3) stringer for a quick pitch change. Hope this helps! - T

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