Drop d tuning

[Dafiryde]

Is this when I tune down the low e string only to D.
If so why is that string sounding muddy and rattling on the frets
Dave

[rick-slo]

That is the tuning. Action probably is a bit low. Have a guitar tech take a look.

[Ned Milburn]

I would first look to check if the nut slot is too low. Fret on the wrong side of the 2nd fret, then fret with another hand at the first fret and see if the string needs to be pushed down a distance before it hits the first fret. A few hairs width is all that is needed, but too low and you'll buzz especially on lowered tension tunings.

[Mr. Scott]

I think that is the basics covered, low action from one cause or another. You could perhaps try different string makes or tensions. If you are going to do a lot of dropped D stuff (and quite a bit of the classical repertoire calls for it) try some high, or higher, tension strings.

[Dafiryde]

I have the action set low and relief set low to the point where even plucked hard I won't get fret buzz, currently using d addario ej 46

Dave

[ewalling]

"Strings By Mail" sells a D'Addario Pro Arte low 6th string whose tension is .048". It's ideal for tuning the low E string down to D.

[Dafiryde]

Originally Posted by ewalling

"Strings By Mail" sells a D'Addario Pro Arte low 6th string whose tension is .048". It's ideal for tuning the low E string down to D.

Thanks, will try that also

Dave
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[Jabberwocky]

Tension is too low. Try a D'addario or Savarez 0.048 or 0.050. If you are going to drop D2 often, it is best to use a dedicated thicker gauge string for it. Aranjuez makes a bronze 7th 0.053 string which is suitable for tuning from A1 to D2.

P.S. Strings by Mail stocks these Aranjuez, D'addario or Savarez extended bass strings. Look under Single Strings of the respective brands. I recommend that you use S-Tie Beads or Diamond Secure String Ties. Makes swapping strings easy.

[Tone Gopher]

Originally Posted by Dafiryde

I have the action set low and relief set low to the point where even plucked hard I won't get fret buzz...

... when tuned to standard tension.

You need to either restore the tension (heavier string), or compensate for it by adjusting the action.

[LouieAtienza]

The easiest thing to do is just buy a thicker gauge E string.

[zmusicschool]

Hey there,

I had this problem with my first classical guitar. It's been years since I've played it to know the brand/manufacturer it was (I gave it away to a friend). I would definitely take it to a local technician that can install a higher action that will raise the strings a little higher off the fretboard. You should be able to pound into that low D string with no fret noise. I go hard as **** when I'm playing in Drop D in Bach pieces or others that require a Drop D tuning. Thanks to a higher action I'm able to do this

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