3 string tuning?

[Pete Wood]

Wow, I didn't realise there was so much variety. I get the GDG thing. Like dropped D only on a ADG platform.

Why were the 3 strings louder?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Pete Wood

Wow, I didn't realise there was so much variety. I get the GDG thing. Like dropped D only on a ADG platform.

Why were the 3 strings louder?

Less pressure on the belly. I tried this with a 5er before removing the low B. The bass had more sound as a 4. Probably the same with 3 as the bassbars were smaller in those days.