Sd 50 Drop-tuned

[sacredground]

I noticed the recent thread on tuning down your OM a whole step. Is anyone doing this with their SD or other larger body Larry's? Anyone compared rosewood vs mahogany?

My SD 50 has been born again... :o since I tuned it down a whole step. There's enough clarity in the mahogany that it doesn't sound muddy. I'm using GHS true mediums: 56-42-32-24-17-13 in combination with taking 1/4 turn of tension off the neck. No buzz in dropped C! Maybe my wife will let me practice longer tonight...

Really appreciate the idea of letting the guitar tell us where to find its best voice. Thanks everyone!

[FNG]

My maple J-09 sounds best tuned down 1/2 step, but my J-10 sounds better at concert.  D-50 also sounds best at concert.