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Topic: C6 string gauges for Dobro
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Dave Zirbel
Member From: Sebastopol, CA USA
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posted 07 January 2006 09:36 AM
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I have an acoustic show and need the C6 tuning. No amplification is allowed. I'm tuning high to low- E, C, G, A, E, C. Would the gauges be the same as a set of strings put together for lap steel? Would I get more volume if I went with heavier strings?I don't have much experience with acoustic instruments. Thanks, Dave |
Jesse Pearson
Member From: San Diego , CA
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posted 07 January 2006 10:26 AM
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I think you have a typo concerning your A and G strings order of pitch? There are a number of string guage charts on the inter net. I believe Bobby Lee has a good one here on the forum. Use the search function in the upper right hand corner. Good luck with the show!
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Todd Clinesmith
Member From: Redcrest, California, USA
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posted 07 January 2006 10:26 AM
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Hi Dave
I would just use the stanard gauges. It won' give out as much volume....if that is a concern just string it up G6.....B-G
18-56.
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Garry Vanderlinde
Member From: Garden Grove, California, USA
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posted 07 January 2006 10:55 AM
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I find that Bronze wound strings help with the the volume and tone when using C6 tuning on a dobro.
John Pearse acoustic-set#300M, with a added .022P.
high to low;E=.013
C=.017
A=.022
G=.026W
E=.035W
C=.045W
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Edward Meisse
Member From: Santa Rosa, California, USA
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posted 07 January 2006 11:02 AM
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Wow. Garry's gauges are quite heavy except for the first and second strings. I'm going to try them myself. But I already use a 15 and an 18 on strings one and two. I'll keep those the same. I already use a twenty-two on the third string. I wonder if that could go heavier. |
Dave Zirbel
Member From: Sebastopol, CA USA
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posted 07 January 2006 11:03 AM
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Yes, that's a typo. I meant E C A G E C.Todd, I thought about G6 but my slow and stubborn mind won't be able to transpose quick enough on the fly. I have a week so maybe I'll try the G6 at home and see what happens. Wish I had 8 strings!! Thanks, Dave Z |
Garry Vanderlinde
Member From: Garden Grove, California, USA
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posted 07 January 2006 09:24 PM
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IMHO, the heaver gauges on the bottom strings help them to have more "punch" and stand out more. Especially when trying to play melodies on them. It's more of a bluegrass type feel and the bronze wire adds a little brightness. |
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