C# Tuning

lincolnblue

I watched the other day a video by Rhett Schull 

It was really interesting looking at his opinion of tuning guitars to C#. I have an acoustic I usually keep in DADGAD but tried it with C# today. It's a Faith Neptune Trembessi so is a nice warm sounding, big bodied guitar. 

I don't own enough guitars to keep on in C# but it's such a great experience to play. The low end of the tuned down low strings is magical - such a rich, bass tone. Tuning initially is a bit al over the place but the strings are quite old. It's so inspiring to play and I really feel the resonance of the guitar body on my body when I play. 

Playing in G (A shapes) seems to work best I've found and mixing strumming with flatpicking is a joy.

I totally agree with Rhett and think it could well be one of my new go-to alternative tunings. Next to try is plugging in and adding a touch of reverb and tremolo

fretmeister

My strat is usually in Open C and although the intervals mess with my head everytime I pick it up, it sounds amazing.

Fortheloveofguitar

My favourite tuning is Open C5

Headphones

My favourite tuning is after I take it out of the case.  C, that's sharp tuning!

Normal E for me - gets confusing otherwise.  Though I find -1 (E flat) is "instant Hendrix" on a Strat.

bertie

Fortheloveofguitar said:

My favourite tuning is Open C5

you are Clive Sinclair and ICM...........etc etc

skunkwerx

Drop C for me.. metalz innit