> These figures may be used with a Sanderson Accu-Tuner and possibly a > mechanical Strobe tuner. All values are read on Octave 4 (this is > important). An adjustable guitar tuner may also be used but the results may > not be accurate. > > E2: -2.0¢ A2: 0.0¢ D3: 1.0¢ G3: 2.0¢ B3: -2.0¢ E4: -1.0¢ > -4.0¢ 0.0¢ 2.0¢ 4.0¢ -4.0¢ -2.0¢ > > Bill Bremmer RPT > Madison,Wisconsin This information, while workable on what I consider a high quality acoustic guitar, introduces a more noticeable vibrato effect throughout many of the chords, somewhat reminiscent of the David Gates tune, "If". So if that is the sound someone wants to hear on every song they play, have at this formula. Though I imagine the chords will sound different in varying degrees on other guitars using these formulas due to the information Tim Keenan has already posted. You made a curious statement, Bill, which prompts me to ask if you own any guitars now, or have in the past? That statement BTW is: "...I have observed that many people tune their guitars by making solid unisons with a fret and open string as you describe...". Keith A. McGavern kam544@ionet.net Registered Piano Technician Oklahoma Chapter 731 Piano Technicians Guild USA
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