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 ARCHIVED TOPIC: Open E for Hartford song w/ Medium Gauge strings?


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geoderek - Posted - 05/09/2024:  15:08:49


Hello,
I am only a few years into learning banjo. I was trying to figure out Hartford's Gum Tree Canoe in Open G and recently learned that I would be better off using Open E tuning. I am willing to try that out, but can I get to a tuning such as this with Medium Gauge strings, or is it recommended that I get thicker strings?
Thanks,
D

deestexas - Posted - 05/09/2024:  15:59:01


Get the Deering Julia Belle set(12, 14, 20w, 24W, 12) so you can tune lower without string rattle.

Foote - Posted - 05/09/2024:  17:26:55


I've used John Pearse "john Hartford strings" with the same gauge as the Julia Belle. I tune down to D.

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