Gilliangirl Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Anyone consistently play in slack tunings? I always have the Seagull at least 3 half-steps down, usually four. And I need Magic in standard for obvious reasons. But, the poor old Seagull's tuning machines are slipping and the bridge is warped so keeping it in tune is becoming impossible. So, I HAVE to get another guitar. What I'm wondering is if anyone has any experience with which wood would sound best tuned down all the time? Maple? Rosewood? My tendency is to think maple would do this better as rosewood is already so deep. What do you think? Anyone tried this already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderful remark Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I play my J45 with Mediums always half step down tuned.. and it sounds FANTASTIC.. of course.. I love Mahogany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I like that....."I HAVE to get another guitar"....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Hey Karen -- my 2 cents would be mahogany, then maple/koa. Both provide a needed clarity. The overtones in RW may come on a little strong (some will disagree), especially in a big box. Hog sings a little more on top. Some samples Crossroads (Paul Geremia, hog J35): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb4ajeLQD9A Crossroads (Rory Bock, rw om28): Police Dog Blues (maple Nick Lucas): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I like that....."I HAVE to get another guitar"....... She says that, like she almost means it. :D/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 ps. if you are tuning that low, it definitely has to be long scale, so the strings dont get too floppy. Are you playing spanish or lap slide in your slack tunings? That might have some bearings on the model best suited for 'ya. Oops, you (Palinized). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohemian Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 My opinion is that it probably doesn't matter, however I can't think of a Slack key player that uses maple... Gabby used Mahogany and other players are all over the map. I prefer Mahogany for any guitar, just cuz... no other reason. Check out Dancing Cat for bios and photos of players and of course CD's. Long scale is a must or you'll get mush. My favorite player plays classical guitar, I believe rosewood.... Have you considered replacing the tuners and having someone check out the bridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcorner Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Whatcher needin' darlin' is a sasparilla-swillin' geetar wif mahogany back and sides and a sultry englemann spruce top. Ya, daz wad it iz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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