CG3/Fripp's 'New Standard Tuning', experiences?

michaelsanford · #1 July 15th, 2003, 06:28 PM

I was reading up on California Guitar Trio's use of the 'new standard tuning', which is based on fifths (low to high: C, G, D, A, E, G) for which Paul Richards' custom Somogyi was built (slanted frets).

http://www.cgtrio.com/tech.htm

Anyone tried this out, or even heard about it for that matter?

PS I was 2 feet from Bert Lambs at this performance in Old Quebec City, front row stage right, sweet!
http://www.cgtrio.com/pix/cgtjerrytony-071103-med.jpg

toast · #2 July 16th, 2003, 02:23 PM

Fripp ? Robert ?
What a coicidence: I saw King Crimson two days ago, and Yes three days ago.

michaelsanford · #3 July 16th, 2003, 03:38 PM

Yeah Robert Fripp

California Guitar Trio studied with him...

That's really cool, and it is a nice co-incidance haha

toast · #4 July 16th, 2003, 06:10 PM

Robert Fripp also worked with the League of Crafty Guitarists, if you know them; those are AWESOME. Their CD 'Show of Hands' is just perfect. Coinci-dances are nice :P

michaelsanford · #5 July 16th, 2003, 06:34 PM

I don't know of them, but, I have heard a song by the name "Show of Hands" by the bassist virtuoso Victor Wooten...is that a conincidence?

toast · #6 July 17th, 2003, 09:29 AM

I don't think so, he might be in the League. Check the Web (I can't do it for you, I'm on 56k this month), you may find more info.

michaelsanford · #7 July 17th, 2003, 01:02 PM

56K, ouch.

Trip · #8 July 18th, 2003, 06:55 PM

Tell me about it. Oh and:
My friend has been experimenting with the new tuning. He says he likes it a lot.

I wouldn't know. I can't afford a stupid guitar.