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 ARCHIVED TOPIC: I just purchased a ludwig columbia tenor.


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jillk101 - Posted - 12/14/2023:  14:49:45


I scored. I paid $100 for it. Is GDAE the preferred tuning?

Mark D - Posted - 12/14/2023:  15:49:30


Congrats. As long as the neck and tuners are in good shape that seems to be a definite score.



This link has a pretty good description of popular tenor tunings with GDAE the preferred Irish tuning.



Four string banjo tuning guide

DSmoke - Posted - 12/14/2023:  18:42:54


The tuning is determined by the music you want to play. GDAE is the preferred tuning for Irish music. However, the Ludwigs aren't really desired by the Irish players.

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