Question About Acoustic Strings

[TomT]

I've got a new song in my teeth (YAY!) and I've tuned the fifth and sixth strings down into an A(6th) and E(5th) powerchord arrangement. It's the only performing guitar I have so I need to be able to play stuff in other tunings. It's a softly played song and I don't hit the strings hard enough to make the oscillations jump but it still sounds a little fluttery.

I already thought of throwing the capo on somewhere but you know how it is. This song wants that A.

Any suggestions about strings that'll go low but still be able to do EADGBE?

tia

[TapperMike]

Hi,

When I was doing the acoustic thng I had no problems doing alternate tunings with one guitar. If it were just one or two songs in a show. However I always preferred to have a second guitar if possible for moments when I needed it.

[Rudi]

If the guitar action is already very low, it may well buzz when tuning down.

I take it your guitar is steel strung? If so heavier gague strings will help a lot.

If you have nylon (classical) strings then consider using higher tensioned strings.