3-String Open G”GDG” Modal/Blues String Sets – The”Blues Set” (Low G, Middle D, Middle G)

Open g gDg is the most popular tuning for 3-string cigar box guitars, and for good reason Its just so easy to bang out good ole gritty blues using this classic tuning Sometimes known as the g Modal or g Power chord tuning, if you are looking for a great tuning to try on your cBg, this is probably it ———————————— Open g gDg String Set Varieties – Low g, Middle D, Middle g (SKU# 34-014-01): This set is the lowest of the low All wound strings, 042, 030 and 022 phosphor bronze wound choose this option if you want a deep, low, growly blues tone Low g, Middle D, High g (SKU# 34-015-01): OUR MOST POPULAR SET This set is very similar to the first one above, but it swaps out the middle g for a high unwound g string Having that high note really works well in this set, and allows for a stronger melody line We recommend this set String sizes are 042 wound, 030 wound and 009 plain steel Low g, High D, High g (SKU# 34-016-01): This set keeps the low g but moves both the D and g up into the higher register This is our second favorite set after the one above – it keeps a nice low thumpy bass note, balanced with the higher treble sounds of the high D and g String sizes are 042 wound, 012 plain steel and 009 plain steel Middle g, High D, High g (SKU# 34-017-01): This set brings the low g up to a middle g – still a wound string, but a full octave higher This is definitely a treble-heavy set, with a lot more high-end twang – which can be very cool, if that is the sound you are looking for String sizes are 022 wound, 012 plain steel and 009 plain steel