Nashville tuning

rolleiguy54 · November 22nd, 2009, 10:52 AM

Happy Sabbath to all. Our church, bad sound system by the way, just hired a new director and piano player. He is great but one of those that thinks all 88's need playing on almost all songs. I play acoustic and some electric. Not much sonic space left for a guitar. Does any one use Nashville tuning to cut through the mix?

Thanks for any help.

Groovey Records · November 22nd, 2009, 11:20 AM

Play a Dobro they'll here ya in the cheap seats

SimpleOne · November 22nd, 2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rolleiguy54

Happy Sabbath to all. Our church, bad sound system by the way, just hired a new director and piano player. He is great but one of those that thinks all 88's need playing on almost all songs. I play acoustic and some electric. Not much sonic space left for a guitar. Does any one use Nashville tuning to cut through the mix?

Thanks for any help.

Nashville tuning does sound subtly different that is for sure. It really works to add something to another guitar player. Does it cut thru?

Defininately...what? Less in your face than a reg. tuned guitar.

rolleiguy54 · November 22nd, 2009, 06:22 PM

I love the dobro idea. thanks

DickensCPA · November 23rd, 2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rolleiguy54

Happy Sabbath to all. Our church, bad sound system by the way, just hired a new director and piano player. He is great but one of those that thinks all 88's need playing on almost all songs. I play acoustic and some electric. Not much sonic space left for a guitar. Does any one use Nashville tuning to cut through the mix?

Thanks for any help.

His name Lance? Just curious.

SatelliteOrders · November 23rd, 2009, 08:19 PM

I cut through by playing the high strings on a Telecaster. That's what icepick tone is for!

wetland10 · November 23rd, 2009, 08:43 PM

I wouldn't use Nashville tuning on its own to cut through. Along with a regular tuned guitar it sounds great, but on its own it sounds a bit odd. You may not like the results.

Papa Joe · November 23rd, 2009, 09:22 PM

OK I'm a dummy!!! What in the world is "nashville" tunning??

SatelliteOrders · November 23rd, 2009, 09:50 PM

Take a set of strings for a 12-string guitar. Use the odd set, the one that's all high strings, octaves and unisons. That's Nashville tuning.

Papa Joe · November 23rd, 2009, 10:03 PM

Yeah I googled it and found the answer Thank you..I've been doin' that tuning for 50 years,just never heard it called that..We usualy called it high tuning..

WallyArms · November 23rd, 2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Groovey Records

Play a Dobro they'll here ya in the cheap seats

In a band situation I have found the resonator often does not cut through like you would imagine... especially when there is a violin. The banjo on the other hand

rolleiguy54 · November 23rd, 2009, 10:53 PM

I had my guitar shop put on the high strings and adjust the truss rod.

I like the sound. I think it will go with accompanying our psalms and Mass parts like the Gloria and Alleluia. Doesn't seem like it will be good in accompanying the upbeat choir songs with drums and piano.

Thanks for all the help. I'll let you know how it goes on Sunday after Mass.

jb12string · November 23rd, 2009, 11:04 PM

even better, here you go
http://www.goldtone.com/products/det...T-500-Banjitar

rolleiguy54 · November 30th, 2009, 09:05 AM

I took the plunge Sunday. I plugged my Taylor GC 8 into my amp and PA at church. To simplify things I only played this tuning during the entire mass. It worked great. I played less rhythm and more arpeggios and some lead. It was the first time my guitar could be head the entire service according to my wife, my gentlest critic. I am going to keep a second guitar in normal tuning starting next week. Thanks for all the help.

November 22nd, 2009, 10:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
rolleiguy54 TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: appleton, wi. Age: 55 Posts: 74	Nashville tuning Happy Sabbath to all. Our church, bad sound system by the way, just hired a new director and piano player. He is great but one of those that thinks all 88's need playing on almost all songs. I play acoustic and some electric. Not much sonic space left for a guitar. Does any one use Nashville tuning to cut through the mix? Thanks for any help.

November 22nd, 2009, 06:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
rolleiguy54 TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: appleton, wi. Age: 55 Posts: 74	Nashville I love the dobro idea. thanks

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SatelliteOrders Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lafayette, IN Age: 40 Posts: 1,254 15 Photos	I cut through by playing the high strings on a Telecaster. That's what icepick tone is for! __________________

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wetland10 Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 855	I wouldn't use Nashville tuning on its own to cut through. Along with a regular tuned guitar it sounds great, but on its own it sounds a bit odd. You may not like the results. __________________ My band, original rock and blues: http://www.loneshark.net

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Papa Joe Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pontiac Mi. Age: 80 Posts: 1,029	OK I'm a dummy!!! What in the world is "nashville" tunning?? __________________ Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body,but rather to skid in broadside,thoroughly used up,totally worn out,and loudly proclaiming:"WOW,what a ride!"

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Groovey Records Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Desolation Row Posts: 2,389	Play a Dobro they'll here ya in the cheap seats

November 23rd, 2009, 09:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
SatelliteOrders Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lafayette, IN Age: 40 Posts: 1,254 15 Photos	Take a set of strings for a 12-string guitar. Use the odd set, the one that's all high strings, octaves and unisons. That's Nashville tuning. __________________

November 23rd, 2009, 10:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
Papa Joe Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pontiac Mi. Age: 80 Posts: 1,029	Yeah I googled it and found the answer Thank you..I've been doin' that tuning for 50 years,just never heard it called that..We usualy called it high tuning.. __________________ Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body,but rather to skid in broadside,thoroughly used up,totally worn out,and loudly proclaiming:"WOW,what a ride!"

November 23rd, 2009, 10:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
rolleiguy54 TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: appleton, wi. Age: 55 Posts: 74	Nashville I had my guitar shop put on the high strings and adjust the truss rod. I like the sound. I think it will go with accompanying our psalms and Mass parts like the Gloria and Alleluia. Doesn't seem like it will be good in accompanying the upbeat choir songs with drums and piano. Thanks for all the help. I'll let you know how it goes on Sunday after Mass.

November 23rd, 2009, 11:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
jb12string Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Central PA Age: 28 Posts: 149	even better, here you go http://www.goldtone.com/products/det...T-500-Banjitar __________________

November 30th, 2009, 09:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
rolleiguy54 TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: appleton, wi. Age: 55 Posts: 74	I took the plunge Sunday. I plugged my Taylor GC 8 into my amp and PA at church. To simplify things I only played this tuning during the entire mass. It worked great. I played less rhythm and more arpeggios and some lead. It was the first time my guitar could be head the entire service according to my wife, my gentlest critic. I am going to keep a second guitar in normal tuning starting next week. Thanks for all the help.

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