help tune a 7 string dobro

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bill dearmore
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help tune a 7 string dobro

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Hi Gang, a friend has loaned me his 7 string Sho-Bud Dobro and I haven't a clue how to tune it! Ideas? Help! LOL. Thanks,Bill
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Ricky Davis
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Low to high.
C E G A C E G
Your very used to that Bill....and you'll love it.
But if you want the more traditional open G. Low to High.
G B D E G B D.
Have fun.
Ricky
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Post by Bobby Lee »

This belongs in "No Peddlers", so I'm moving it.

Shot tuned his to E major: E G# B E G# B E



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