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Damnation Gulch
Jun-20-2004, 4:42pm
What do most people tune to... 440? I usually tune to D# and my tuning seems to match a few albums and CD's I have.
A-440 is the standard as far as I know.
Sometimes blues players will tune down their guitars a half-step and use extra heavy strings because Stevie Ray Vaughn used to do it; maybe others. Depending in which key they really end up playing in, you might be noticing this.
Tom C
Jun-21-2004, 11:10am
"What do most people tune to... 440? I usually tune to D# and my tuning seems to match a few albums and CD's I have."
Many groups like Flatt and Scruggs would tune up 1/2 step. It gives a brighter,happier tone. Yes you want to tune in 440 -always. Tuning up 1/2 step you are still tuning 440. I'm no expert but, I believe other cultures have their own
notes like Indian or asian music.
steve in tampa
Jun-21-2004, 12:04pm
I have seen some older pickers tune to A442.
Damnation Gulch
Jun-21-2004, 12:14pm
I think I started tuning to D# from playing along to Skynyrd albums. I think that Old And In The Way LP IS 442!