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Tenor Guitar Information Wanted
Since I converted an old 6 string guitar to a 4 string I have developed a desire to play a real tenor guitar. I would like any and all information on where to buy, what to buy, books/scores, and names of people who play that are recorded. Really anything else good or bad you can think of about a tenor guitar.
Comments from anyone who plays or did play a tenor guitar are most welcome and desired.
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Not real common but places like Elderly Instruments usually have a decent selection of new and used.
As far as playing, you have to decide what tuning you will use. CGDA, DGBE,and GDAE are all popular. The advantage of GDAE is that it is the same a mandolin so chords, music, tab, and most instruction is transferrable. DGBE is the same as the 4 highest during on a six string so that makes it easier as well. Don't get too tempted by the inexpensive models, cheap tenors v=can sound "plunky". The good ones have a full, resonant sound. |
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Searching around on internet I came upon the idea of playing the middle four strings of a guitar, but on a tenor guitar. A D G B or C. Reasoning was to get a warmer sound on the lower notes. I plan to try that tonight. Comments welcome.
NEKO case is a beautiful lady with a nice voice. However, her songs are not my thing. I searched everywhere on u tube to fine her singing a slow, melow, number with negative results. I also like finger picking or flat picking more than just strumming. I noticed many tenor players are flatpickers. Tonight I did find myself listening to her again - maybe it is catching.
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The Kingston Trio Place
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http://tenorguitar.com/ |
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There is also a tenor guitar group on mandolincafe.com
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[QUOTE=Steve DeRosa;5567802][LIST][*]CGDA is traditional tenor guitar/banjo tuning
I am using an old Paramount Guitar, BM 410 N with 4 strings, DGBE, as my four string tenor guitar. It has a scale length of 25" to maybe 25.5", nut to bridge. (I am using tape measure. Rulers grow legs around here.) I want to change the tuning to CGDA. Question is, if I buy a set of Tenor Guitar Strings, will they be long enough? If I buy loose strings, what size should I buy? Will these strings hurt the guitar in any way? It is old but still a good guitar. Please advise. Thank you. JohnnySmash
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