Open E - MM .013 - .056 strings on Estralita deluxe

[purpleorange]

Can you let me know if it OK to use the MM .013-.056 strings in open E on my Estralita Deluxe? Is it good practice to tune down when not playing?

I don't want to do anything that could potentially damage the guitar, but I would like to be able to leave the guitar in open E tuning so that I can just pick the guitar up and play as and when I want to with out having to tune up every time.

Thanks, Ryan

[gaucho]

Capo the 2nd fret? I don't think I'd leave it tuned up for extended periods although it would probably be fine. Too bad you are not closer as I have a Walnut Burst NRP Triolian that I was thinking about trading for an Estralia or Tricone...

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From the Busker website, hints and tips -

If you want to play in raised tunings of open E (EBEG#BE) or open A (EAEAC#E) then we recommend a custom set of strings consisting of light bottoms and medium tops (13, 15, 24w, 34w, 42w, 52w). Remember to tune back to standard before putting your guitar away. A far simpler way to play in open E or open A is to tune a medium set of strings (13-56) down to open D or open G and cappo at the second fret.

Phil

[Michael Messer]

Hi purpleorange,

Your National Estralita is a very well built strong guitar that should last a few lifetimes. As long as your break angle is nice and shallow, a set of 13/56 MM Newtones tuned to open E (EBEG#BE) will not harm your guitar. However, you might find the feel a little tight, so I think you should a set of custom MM Newtones - 12 to 54, but instead of the 12, use a 13. So something like... 13 16 24w 34w 44w 54w

It is really NOT a good idea to keep de-tuning after you've played. Resonators don't like the change.

When I started the range of MM guitars I did some brutal tests on them to see what they could cope with. I used 16/59s tuned up to E and A and left them for a week. The guitar and the cone were absolutely fine. I am not recommending you do that, but treated with respect, you wont harm your guitar.

I hope that is helpful.

Shine On
Michael

[purpleorange]

gaucho, where are you? The walnut NRP is exactly what I am looking for, depending on where you are it might be possible to arrange a swap if it was something you were seriously interested in doing. I just want to change the guitar for aesthetic reasons, I think a triolian is more me.

[purpleorange]

Thanks for the reply, I think that a custom set of strings is the way to go as I don't like the idea of using a capo. The only reason I want to play is open E is that I am a member of sonic junction for the harmonica lessons and I plan to start working through some of the Corey Harris slide lessons be they all seem to be in open E.

Can anyone recommend anywhere to purchase the custom strings from?

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[purpleorange]

thanks Philh, I have sent newtonestrings an email.

[gaucho]

I am in Oblando, Florida. USA. Not terribly plausible I'm afraid.

[purpleorange]

I agree, that's not to going to work.