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In a message dated 12/20/98 9:19:16 PM EST, martins@pwdu.demon.co.uk writes: > >I was just wondering since aparently there are other players tuning > >to fifths and tuning a high E string to G if there is a string size > >that wont break as easily to tune up to G. > > > A standard 0.09" should take a G tuning but if they are breaking try a > 0.08" or a 0.085 if you can find one. You get a tradeoff between >tension > and strength but it should work ok. Bear in mind that Fripp uses a >Gibson > scale length guitar (24 3/4") so if you use Fender scale (25 1/2") the > string tension will be greater you will be more likely to break strings. > > > > Martin Shellard > Marting, Ive been using that tuning for about 2-3 years now. The gauges that ive come to use are .009 .010 .016 .026 .038 .052 thats tight for a looser feel .009 .009 .013 .026 .026 .048 i woudnt go to an .008 at all its too tinny any one else out there using this tuning? i thought i was the only one(aside from the craft) Rodrigo Kriist@Aol.com