https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/whopper-strings-on-lap-steel/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:04:35 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/whopper-strings-on-lap-steel/paged/2/#post-315893 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:32:08 +0000
I just hope FedEx can find it and get it here soon!]]> Slide and Alternate tunings Ricochet https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/whopper-strings-on-lap-steel/paged/2/#post-315893 https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/whopper-strings-on-lap-steel/paged/2/#post-315890 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:57:20 +0000
Since you're familiar with open-E from bottleneck slide I suggest sticking with a version of E6, then all you need to get used to is the added C# string(s). Campbell's version works fine and will give you a lot of bottom end for solid power chords, or you can use 'mine' with both the 2nd and 6th string tuned to C# (forget about the D, you can experiment with it later, it's just a half step away).]]> Slide and Alternate tunings Steinar Gregertsen https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/whopper-strings-on-lap-steel/paged/2/#post-315890 https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/whopper-strings-on-lap-steel/paged/2/#post-315886 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:00:37 +0000 Slide and Alternate tunings Witchdoctor https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/whopper-strings-on-lap-steel/paged/2/#post-315886 https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/whopper-strings-on-lap-steel/paged/2/#post-315884 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:39:59 +0000 Slide and Alternate tunings Ricochet https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/whopper-strings-on-lap-steel/paged/2/#post-315884 https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/whopper-strings-on-lap-steel/paged/2/#post-315877 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:10:15 +0000
E
C#
B
G#
F#
D
B
G#

Or this:

G#
F#
E
C#
B
G#
E
D

And this:

G#
E
B
G#
F#
D
B
G# (E)

And then the pedal steel was invented....... :lol:]]> Slide and Alternate tunings Steinar Gregertsen https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/whopper-strings-on-lap-steel/paged/2/#post-315877 https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/whopper-strings-on-lap-steel/paged/2/#post-315876 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:00:20 +0000 Yeah, but when you have both it's an E13 (actually, to make it a 'proper' E13 chord there would need to be an F# present too, but it passes as an E13 tuning). I tried the version with the middle E raised to an F#, but that was too confusing for me, and less 'bluesy'. :wink:

Here's Campbell's tuning, it's an E6:

E
C#
B
G#
E
B
E
B

That low B is real low.... 8)]]> Slide and Alternate tunings Steinar Gregertsen https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/whopper-strings-on-lap-steel/paged/2/#post-315876 https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/whopper-strings-on-lap-steel/paged/2/#post-315858 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:59:27 +0000
Never had to think about this stuff with my old Delta open tunings.]]> Slide and Alternate tunings Ricochet https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/whopper-strings-on-lap-steel/paged/2/#post-315858 https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/whopper-strings-on-lap-steel/#post-315856 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:50:58 +0000
I haven't watched the video yet to see exactly which variant Darick uses, but it's supposed to be an E7 of some sort.

The standard string spacing on the Dynalap is 3/8", meaning the overall string width is 2 5/8". Mark will make one with 11/32" string spacing on request, for those who want pedal steel spacing. The pickups are wound by Jerry Wallace, who specializes in pedal steel pickups. Apparently he'll make 8 pole pickups with either spacing.

I've been over on your MySpace site listening to your music earlier this evening, BTW. I always love it!]]> Slide and Alternate tunings Ricochet https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/whopper-strings-on-lap-steel/#post-315856 https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/whopper-strings-on-lap-steel/#post-315846 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:42:45 +0000
Here's my favorite 8-string tuning, I think the top strings are pretty much the same as Campbell's:

E
C#
B
G#
E
C# / D (the D makes it an E13 tuning)
B
E]]> Slide and Alternate tunings Steinar Gregertsen https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/whopper-strings-on-lap-steel/#post-315846 https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/whopper-strings-on-lap-steel/#post-315837 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:40:46 +0000
Being my first 8-string, it'll take some adjusting no matter what tuning I put it into. (I think E7. I've just gotten Darick Campbell's Sacred Steel video.) I can barely keep up with 6 strings now.
:lol:]]> Slide and Alternate tunings Ricochet https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/whopper-strings-on-lap-steel/#post-315837