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To achieve double drop tuning, simply lower the 1st and 6th strings one full step. On a B standard (AKA, perfect fourth) tuned baritone, this means dropping your first and sixth strings down to A. On an A standard (AKA, perfect fifth) tuned baritone, this means dropping your first and sixth strings down to G.
- Is a baritone guitar better for drop tuning?
- Can you tune a baritone guitar to drop a?
- What tuning is baritone guitars in?
- Do I need a baritone for drop a?
Is a baritone guitar better for drop tuning?
Baritone guitars are great for drop tuning (think Low B or lower) because their longer scale lengths make the strings feel, sound and intonate better.
Can you tune a baritone guitar to drop a?
Yeah most baritones are tuned to standard B (B,E,A,D,F#,B) Going to drop A would be just like going to drop D on a standard guitar, and it should be no problem to use drop B if your strings aren't too heavy.
What tuning is baritone guitars in?
A baritone guitar is a 6-string, long-scale guitar, sporting heavier strings and meant to accommodate a lower range of notes. The standard baritone is typically tuned B to B - a perfect fourth lower than a standard 6-string guitar.
Do I need a baritone for drop a?
You don't need to buy a baritone for Drop A#. Just get some thicker strings . 56 gauge or higher on the low E.
