Originally Posted by: JarsewFor some reason, doing two-guitar harmony runs (either recording or playing with a buddy), tuned down 2 whole steps makes those harmony leads much sweeter.

I think in this manner the 2 guitars are finding each it's own sonic space. As you know a fretted A at the 5th (for example), is the same note as an open A, but they sound different (I want to say tonally). Same for the same pitch played at different frets. So each guitar is getting it's own space.

As I learn more about live and recorded sound, this is a concept that I'm finding out is very important.


I personally don't bother with alternate tunings (at this point). Although my Strat is downtuned a half step for SVR, my other guitars aren't and most stuff I just adapt to what ever key it needs to be played in. If it just sounds wrong (like I can't substitute an open E really) I'll just avoid it. It's good for making me comfortable playing in # and b keys, too. :)