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08-21-2022, 07:38 PM
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Lap Steel (6 String) String Suggestions
Borrowing a friend's lap steel. Wanted to tune to C6, but I could tell the strings on there wouldn't stretch that far. Put on a DIY hybrid set of electric guitar strings from the drawer, but they're a little light feeling and sounding.
What strings do C6 tuning players normally use? Thanks. Last edited by upsidedown; 08-21-2022 at 07:47 PM. 
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#2
08-21-2022, 08:08 PM
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I got this from the Steel Guitar Forum. It's pretty handy.
https://b0b.com/infoedu/gauges.htm Also, if you go to someplace like Just Strings you'll find C6 string sets are available.
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#3
08-21-2022, 08:09 PM
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Morrell Music makes C6 string sets
https://www.morrellmusic.com/collect...-steel-strings Can't say whether they are the best, but lap steel guitars are their main focus.
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#4
08-21-2022, 08:52 PM
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I use John Pearse c6 strings on my lap steel. They make sets for 6 and 8 stringed lap steels. Here is their chart you might find handy: http://jpstrings.com/brstring.htm#haw6
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08-22-2022, 12:42 AM
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Thank you all for the replies!
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#6
08-22-2022, 12:49 PM
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There's a chart of tunings vs. string guages at the page of my old website detailing lap steel construction information.
Beginner's Guide To Lap Steel Construction
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#7
08-23-2022, 07:50 AM
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