E flat tuning

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E flat tuning Jan 26, 2023 20:21:49 GMT -5

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Post by Garland on Jan 26, 2023 20:21:49 GMT -5

I was perusing the internet, being inquisitive about me Orangewood high E sounding so tinny... I already have it tuned down 1/2 step... anyway, I ran across an article about tuning down to E flat, A flat, D flat, G flat, B flat and E flat... so, I did... sounds pretty good... doesn't sound funky at all like I thought it might...

Oh, the strings I have are the Martin Flex Cores in 12-54 gauge. None of the other guitars have that tinny sound when using those...

I also played the Martin today... tuned down 1/2 step with Retro 12-54's... I put those on a couple weeks ago and it's just been setting since then... it sounds good, usual... it'is very balanced, unlike either of my Guild's or the Orangewood which have a pronounced difference in sound.

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E flat tuning Jan 27, 2023 6:12:36 GMT -5

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Post by Derick on Jan 27, 2023 6:12:36 GMT -5

Garland,

Most of my guitars are tuned down one half step = E flat
Sometimes I'll tune down a full step. = D

Are you referring to just the thin E String been tuned down or the whole guitar ?

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E flat tuning Jan 27, 2023 8:32:33 GMT -5 Derick likes this

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Post by Garland on Jan 27, 2023 8:32:33 GMT -5

Derick, E flat, A flat, D flat, G flat, B flat and E flat.

happybluesman.com/5-reasons-use-e-flat-tuning/

it is just 1/2 step down tuning on all 6 strings... but, calling it flat, instead of 1/2 step down throws me off toward not sounding right...let me add, that with a Unituner, which is what I use, I have to guess at the accuracy of being exactly on key when tuning down as the tuner doesn't have a point at which precise pitch is shown...I guess my guess is pretty good cause it sounds pretty good

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E flat tuning Jan 27, 2023 11:40:57 GMT -5 Derick and Garland like this

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Post by blues90 on Jan 27, 2023 11:40:57 GMT -5

Some of my tuners none are clip on have a choice they have a flat button so one came choose 1/2 step to 5 1/2 steps they are Korg. One is a Korg chromatic some strings will show the flat others like A don't so you need to know say if it's the note 1/2 step down from A. Or if all else fails fret the first fret tune to A440 standard pitch then the open string will be 1/2 step down or E flat.

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E flat tuning Jan 27, 2023 16:32:35 GMT -5 Derick likes this

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Post by Garland on Jan 27, 2023 16:32:35 GMT -5

Derick, blues90, interesting happen stance a few minutes ago... getting AMI J ready to go to open mic I had to put a strap on. I use the head stock attachment strap, a strap that goes under the strings on the head stock... a capo kind of gets in the way. So I turned two different styles upside down and backwards as well to see if that helped or hindered... the tuning went hay wire

... I have it tuned down 1/2 step and am using a capo on the first fret... turned one around like it's supposed to be and it was spot on...

The one I'm using is a Keyser the other is Dunlop Trigger style...

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