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Let's Get Heavy

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Mitchrx
Posted 2015-02-12 4:17 PM (#505592)
Subject: Let's Get Heavy


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I've been using .011 Custom Light strings for many years. I just put a set of .014-.059 EJ18 D'Addario strings on my 1537 Elite. I tuned the guitar down a full step (DGCFAD). I was very surprised with the results. It's not too hard on the fingers. The volume and clarity are outstanding even with a capo. Many O fans here have multiple acoustic guitars, so I recommend giving it a try. Bonus-you can play Yesterday the way Paul played it.
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2015-02-12 4:39 PM (#505594 - in reply to #505592)
Subject: Re: Let's Get Heavy


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That's kind of an interesting thought...
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Damon67
Posted 2015-02-12 4:40 PM (#505595 - in reply to #505592)
Subject: Re: Let's Get Heavy



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Posts: 6995

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Or you could do it the right way and pick up a longneck. Those specific strings and that tuning are what Ovation recommends. I personally tune it down another step and a half to B
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Darkbar
Posted 2015-02-12 4:53 PM (#505598 - in reply to #505592)
Subject: Re: Let's Get Heavy



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I just don't care for the thicker A D G strings. Don't really mind the E B being a little chunkier
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