Martin OXK with Low G tuning.

drbekken · Apr 29, 2014

http://youtu.be/XTfO3ccim20

Ok, so here's a short little sample of the Martin OXK soprano with Aquila Red Low G strings. The strings are concert size, 'cause that's what I had...
The song is 'When You Wore A Tulip', an old jazz age hit from the 20s.

coolkayaker1 · Apr 29, 2014

DrB, that was awesome! What a spry number, played so well. You make it look so smooth and easy. Superb.

I'm not a huge fan of low G, but you really have me thinking of it now for one of my sops. Hmm.

Thanks!

bnolsen · Apr 29, 2014

Be careful with that OXK with using high tension. With a lot of string tension the top will start to warp as the bridge is pulled towards the nut. It's a problem with these martin HPL instruments.

drbekken · Apr 29, 2014

bnolsen said:
Be careful with that OXK with using high tension. With a lot of string tension the top will start to warp as the bridge is pulled towards the nut. It's a problem with these martin HPL instruments.

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. However, the low G concert strings do not seem to have that much tension on such a short scale, though. Sounds cool, methinks.....but in a while, I'll put on some cheap GHS black nylon strings, which are the ones most easily available in shops over here. Those aren't high tension either!

The Ukelites · Apr 29, 2014

drbekken said:
Sounds cool, methinks.

Me too

Martin OXK with Low G tuning.

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