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Permalink Reply by Uncle John on November 17, 2015 at 1:46pm

I would use the 5th, 4th and 3rd strings from a six string set - this is the same as Wayfinder is saying.   The small string should sound the same as a G string (3rd string) on a six string.  

If you don't have a six string available, go to youtube and Mike Snowden's CBG lessons.  Most of them start off by sounding each of the strings for GDG tuning.   That could help you.  

Also, a sharp edge can cut the string.  One time I used a sharp metal piece on the head stock as a string retainer - to hold down the string - and it cut the string.

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Permalink Reply by JL on November 18, 2015 at 12:50am

Using a standard set of Light acoustic guitar strings for a 6 string, the common tuning should be G2 using the 5th string (A - 0.042), D3 using the 4th string (D - 0.032), G3 using the 3rd string (G - 0.025).

the 0.011 gauge string is the high E string normally tuned to E4.  It ought to handle being tuned up two more steps to G4 at 24" since the tension would be very close to a 25.5" scale tuned to E4.

So either you are trying to tune it even higher to G5 or Uncle John hit it dead center and you have a SHARP edge on your bridge or nut that is cutting the string.

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Permalink Reply by Alcides Cursino de Siqueira Neto on November 18, 2015 at 2:55am

I thank everyone for the tips . I'll check and return.

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Permalink Reply by Alcides Cursino de Siqueira Neto on November 18, 2015 at 4:46am

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Ok. I'll check.

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