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Originally Posted by blue
Originally Posted by brian a.
Using the same gauge string there is less tension the shorter the scale length. Also keep in mind that in some open tunings one or more of the strings are tuned higher than standard tuning, such as open-E tuning (from low to high, E B E G# B E) which creates a lot of string tension. In this case I tune down to open-D and capo on the 2nd fret.
Open E and Open A are generally best avoided with resonators. I don't know if it's the same deal with the shorter scale parlors, but with full size national style single and tricone guitars you are risking cone collapse. Stick to G and D
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