upside downer

Love a bit of open G. I've got a 5-string Strat copy set up like this, although I do prefer using my 4-string cigar box guitar (tuned G D G B) to give it some Keef. He says in his book that removing the 6th string 'clears out the clutter' and gives you some wonderful harmonics and drone notes. It's banjo tuning that a fair few of the old bluesmen used on their guitars instead of the standard set-up. Great, ain't it? Simple, but so effective.

Hmmm, curious. I'm trying to respond to a thread in General Discussion but there's no reply to this topic option at the foot of the page. Ok, I thought, I'll just start a new thread. Well, I can everywhere else, just not in General Discussion! Anyone know why? Or, am I just missing something and being a bit thick? My guess is the latter... Weird. I can now after posting this! Panic over, nothing to see here, sorry for bothering you all

Hello, Thought I'd finally join in on here from the other place, seeing as I play more guitar than bass these days. 'Enthusiastic power chord thrasher' probably best describes my approach, but I am trying to add a bit more finesse to my efforts. I love messing about with different tunings and have made my own 4-string cigar box guitar and a baritone guitar. Don't own anything expensive, just a couple of Westfields, a Harley Benton, unbranded Strats, that sort of thing. No band, just happy to muck about making my own songs. And, as my username indicates, I play right-handed guitars flipped over and upside down, like Eric Gales and Albert King. Keeps things interesting!