• Community Support

  Alternate tunings

  Posted by JoeT on June 26, 2024 at 6:05 am

  Can anyone provide some feedback or comments on alternate tuning, specifically open E tuning. Given the fact that the A, D are tuned up a whole step to B and E respectively and the G string tuned up a half step to a G sharp, is there any potential damage or downfall to leaving the instrument in this tuning given the fact of the extra stress/tension on the neck and bridge for extended periods of time? TIA

  JoeT replied 1 year, 9 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
• 2 Replies

• 

  SoCal_Ian

  Member

  June 26, 2024 at 9:27 am

  IMHO it’s always best to tune down rather than up. If you decide to use open E tuning be sure not to keep it tuned there for long periods of time. Make sure you use light strings and avoid medium strings with that tuning. Some people prefer to tune the guitar to a lower open tuning like open D then stick a capo on. I think that’s the best way as the shapes stay the same but you avoid the extra stress on the neck.

• 

  JoeT

  Member

  June 27, 2024 at 6:06 am

  Makes perfect sense, Thanks @SoCal_Ian

Log In to Reply