Hello all,
I got this idea from an article I read several years ago about modifying a classical guitar to function like a Baroque guitar.
I have converted my Guitalele to a 5 course instrument with the 4th course having a low and high G.
The string spacing is wider, and I can play Gaspar Sanz tablature as written.
Tuning is d gG c e a. ( actually a half step down on this instrument.)
It sounds a lot like a 5 or 6 string Uke, but the 5th course ( d ) makes Campanella a bit easier.
I filed some extra slots on the nut, and a few in the saddle also.
Working on some Sanz now.
I got this idea from an article I read several years ago about modifying a classical guitar to function like a Baroque guitar.
I have converted my Guitalele to a 5 course instrument with the 4th course having a low and high G.
The string spacing is wider, and I can play Gaspar Sanz tablature as written.
Tuning is d gG c e a. ( actually a half step down on this instrument.)
It sounds a lot like a 5 or 6 string Uke, but the 5th course ( d ) makes Campanella a bit easier.
I filed some extra slots on the nut, and a few in the saddle also.
Working on some Sanz now.