synthetic Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 It it OK on an acoustic or electric to tune up 1/2 step, or does this put too much pressure on the neck? I have a song I want to record in Bb and it's tough for me to play with a capo. I'd like to do this on my Taylor acoustic and Fender Strat. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel E. Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 It won't be a problem on the strat. Might increase the neck relief somewhat but it won't hurt anything. On an acoustic it should be ok as well as long as you aren't using super heavy strings. Might want to go down a guage. "You never can vouch for your own consciousness." - Norman Mailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Yeah, like Gabriel E. says, that should be fine on an acoustic with "normal" (.012s or so) strings. http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/icons/icon3.gif You might also try tuning down a whole-step, and playing chords and fingerings normally "in the key of C". Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpawstrat Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Curtis Mayfield used to tune up to F#, so I think you're good. "I look for whatever will cut the deepest... whammy bars and wah wah pedals can't be used as just gimmicks. They have to reflect and express your feelings." - Jeff Beck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthetic Posted May 31, 2004 Author Share Posted May 31, 2004 I have the "lights" that came on my Taylor, gauge unknown but I think I'm good. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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