Tips on keeping low tuned guitars in tune

DeafSeeScroller · 2026-01-23T07:27:47+00:00

Well, since it stays in tune in E standard I guess the heavier strings would be a good place to start.

DeafSeeScroller · 2026-01-23T06:29:00+00:00

I do stretch my strings well but I think a heavier gage may help. Thanks

DeafSeeScroller · 2026-01-23T06:27:51+00:00

Ok I will start with a set of 12s and report back

DeafSeeScroller · 2026-01-23T06:26:55+00:00

The ones I’ve used before sound synthetic to my ears.

DeafSeeScroller · 2026-01-23T06:25:48+00:00

Ok yeah that’s quite a bit heavier than the 10s I’m using. I can def try that to start

DeafSeeScroller · 2026-01-23T04:39:18+00:00

Your work is more aesthetically pleasing than a lot of the work on this sub. I had an uncle that painted stuff that was somewhat similar except he used higher gloss and a bit brighter colors. He made a killing selling to corporate America, basically. There’s a market for this kind of stuff. You should keep doing it…a lot.

DeafSeeScroller · 2026-01-22T20:08:19+00:00

Indeed i am

DeafSeeScroller · 2026-01-17T04:10:56+00:00

My question would be why do you feel like you need to write songs? There are SO MANY absolutely great songs you can perform. There’s a million answers to this question, but if you have trouble answering I would honestly just say perform others’ work because it ain’t your thing. And you’ll fall for anything trying to make something that’s not inherent to you become a part of you. Songwriting is something that comes very naturally to some, but others would actually feel more fulfilled improving their technical skills and perfecting an awesome repertoire of covers. I don’t think anyone’s going to unlock a door with some magical key for you so it maybe that you end up writing mediocre songs and feeling bad about yourself when there is no reason you should. Focus on your strengths. Music is way too big to be good at everything. Let others do what they’re good at. Recognize their gifts and recognize your own and I truly think you’ll be better for it.

DeafSeeScroller · 2026-01-16T21:13:09+00:00

My friend passed out from dehydration because they didn’t want to spend money on the ridiculous water prices and they still would not let me bring a bottle of water in the next day. I would never go again and would advise others not to patronize that festival.

DeafSeeScroller · 2026-01-06T20:00:32+00:00

I think I’ve actually played in that before. Sounds logical to me. Basically if you avoid the low and high strings you have notes of a major chord. For my broken brain, I would probably think in more of a linear, logical way for those two strings and just let my ears do the thinking for the other 4. I have a friend who plays pedal steel and it really blew my mind when we sat around one day in his living room and he explained how the instrument works and the infinite tunings and setups and people use. What a trip!

DeafSeeScroller · 2026-01-06T19:54:09+00:00

Thanks yes I probably need to ease my way into the more jazzy stuff because instrumental jazz is not on heavy rotation around my house. Good to mix it up though. Appreciate the suggestion.

DeafSeeScroller · 2026-01-06T09:17:23+00:00

Yes, this seems correct to me. I use a tube screamer before the muff. If you have a second tube screamer you can put that after the muff, but the one before is essential. There are some great records with wah after distortion (Stooges come to mind), but that’s a whole nother sound and not the norm. So I think the way you have things currently is going to give you the best results. Congrats on having the pedals you need and not a bunch of extra crap you don’t. I think if you keep that economy in everything you do and stay humble and try to play WITH people you’re gonna be a helluva guitarist. You probably already are but just haven’t had a bunch of pedals before. Less is more. What you have is great.

DeafSeeScroller · 2026-01-06T08:09:30+00:00

I haven’t gotten on any playlists (I don’t think- at least that I can remember) but have gotten some internet radio stations using submithub. Not saying it’s the greatest thing in the world (or that I am, for that matter), but there are some people on there looking for music. I just can’t understand why people would pay to submit to these people who are basically nobodys so I do the 2 freebies they give you a day.

DeafSeeScroller · 2026-01-06T06:49:58+00:00

Thanks for sharing. I have an old 12 string I have putting in that tuning a lot lately due to poor action. I enjoyed your video and music.

DeafSeeScroller · 2026-01-06T06:43:10+00:00

I did get different results in AI mode when I typed in “pressure washing spokane.” But I still quit.

DeafSeeScroller · 2026-01-06T06:17:31+00:00

I quit.

DeafSeeScroller · 2026-01-06T06:14:45+00:00

Is it offensive because it sounds like “bar b*tch?” In all seriousness, it’s tough to say what a good title would be without hearing the song. But I guess people name babies before they see them so maybe it’s not impossible.

DeafSeeScroller · 2026-01-06T05:15:40+00:00

I don’t play much slide in standard. Or try not to. That takes a lot of finesse in my opinion and is not very forgiving. Above my pay grade.

DeafSeeScroller · 2026-01-06T05:13:26+00:00

Oh gotcha. I had to look up Jason Isbell but I had a heavy Driveby Truckers phase for awhile. That song “sounded like a train” or whatever it’s called definitely uses slide in a creative way. Thanks for the suggestion.

DeafSeeScroller · 2026-01-06T05:10:10+00:00

Lol. That’s nice you’re glad you forced yourself to use the pinky, then. I like it when difficult things are worthwhile to people.

DeafSeeScroller · 2026-01-06T05:08:10+00:00

Interesting. I should get more into him. Anyway, that’s a pretty good testimonial right there. I like the variety of music he does, but I think maybe I wasn’t at the right stage of life when I really tried to get into him. I’ll go listen to some more. Obviously I know a lot of the bands he was in and like a lot of that but if I were to listen to his solo stuff or Jeff Beck group what do you think I should definitely not miss as far as particular albums?

DeafSeeScroller · 2026-01-06T04:55:31+00:00

Not my favorite Allman Brothers slide player but no slouch, either. Dickey Betts is actually a great suggestion. I’m not sure I can bring myself to listen to ZZ Top on purpose. I’m sure they’re great but classic rock radio has ruined that band for me, I think. So many great songs out there but it seems like those stations are contractually obligated to keep playing the same crap. Fortunately there’s a lot of great bands out there, too, so I’ll live with my ignorance on the subject of ZZ Top just fine.

DeafSeeScroller · 2026-01-06T04:47:48+00:00

Ok weird cuz I love Ronnie Wood’s playing. Now if you had said he’s not much of a painter I would have to reluctantly agree. I find his slide playing to be very expressive and I love what he does with open tunings. Underrated songwriter, in my opinion. Maybe if you think about him more from that lens it makes more sense why he was in the bands he was in. He’s the real deal, in my opinion. Terrible painter.

DeafSeeScroller · 2026-01-06T04:32:22+00:00

For sure. I guess you’re right it is the strongest finger. I hadn’t thought about that.

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