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09-10-2008, 12:03 PM
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Leo kottke tuning question
Does anyone know what tuning Leo used for his track from 6 and 12 string guitar called "Vaseline Machine Gun"?
Someone told me one it was like open D except tuned all the way down to Bb, does anyone know for sure? 
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09-10-2008, 12:07 PM
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Tab Pigs
Will, do a Google search for the Tab Pigs and go to their page, excellent transcriptions of many of Leo's songs.
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09-10-2008, 12:39 PM
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I've played that one for a long time (since I heard it on the LP- the original one). I play it in open G (DGDGBD) and it seems to work fine. Leo probably has it tuned down some, but the intervals are the same.
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09-10-2008, 12:49 PM
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There are two recorded versions of VMG, one solo and one with a rhythm section. They are both tuned in the form of open G, but dropped down either three or four semitones. The tuning that I use for it is BEBEG#B, which is open G form, dropped down a minor(?) third to open E. That is the tuning that is used for the version with the band. The solo version is a semitone lower.
You could certainly play it in open G if you wish. Good luck, VMG is one fun tune to play; it's a real workout!
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09-10-2008, 01:43 PM
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09-12-2008, 03:06 PM
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09-12-2008, 03:09 PM
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like GibsonGuy mentioned....If you ever need to know another tuning, or want TAB, look here.. The TAB Pigs.
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09-12-2008, 03:24 PM
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Leo Kottke played VMG as the second of two encores when I last saw him a few years ago. I was blown away by the song when I first heard it on the Armadillo album ages ago (actually, the whole album blew me away), and it was equally mind-blowing to see him do it live.
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