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6 String guages and tuning

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My .032 strings got here.   The notes I was tuned for was C4 C4, G3 G3, C4 C3.   Originally .012 .012, .014 .014, .012 .022.  I tried the bass string C3 C2 as .022 .032.    The .032 when tuned for C2 was too lose and would buzz on the fret-board and against the other .022 bass  string.   Now I'm going back to the original setup.  So my experiment failed but it was fun trying.  

6 String guages and tuning

Instruments- discuss specific features, luthiers, instrument problems & questions

My scale length is 28".  It is for my "Ugly Stick" I just made.  It is called "Ugly Stick" because I built an "Ugly Amp" to go with it.

 

6 String guages and tuning

Instruments- discuss specific features, luthiers, instrument problems & questions

I built a 6 string and I have a question about string gauges and tuning.  The people I play with tune CGC.  I tried CCGGCc.  It sounded good but the lady that teaches suggested I try CCGGc-c  which I am trying to say is that the first bass string is low c and the next bass string is another octave lower kind of like a baritone.  I was using a 12-12, 14-14, 12-22 and am thinking of making the bass strings 22- and 30 or 32.  What do you all think?