John Pearse

John Pearse C6th Nickel Strings - Hawaiian Steel 8-String Set (15-62) - #7680

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UPC:
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MPN:
7680
  • John Pearse C6th Nickel Strings - Hawaiian Steel 8-String Set (15-62) - #7680
  • John Pearse C6th Nickel Strings - Hawaiian Steel 8-String Set (15-62) - #7680
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Description

John Pearse C6th Nickel Strings – Hawaiian Steel 8-String Set were developed in consultation with renowned Hawaiian steel guitarist Alan Akaka. This version of the classic C6 tuning adds a low octave C, expanding the range of the instrument while maintaining the familiar chord shapes that make C6 one of the most versatile lap steel tunings.

The set features plain steel trebles and pure nickel wound bass strings for a smooth feel and warm traditional tone ideal for Hawaiian steel guitar.

Set: John Pearse #7680
String Count: 8
Tuning: C6 with Low Octave C
Gauges: 15–62
Material: Plain Steel / Pure Nickel Wound
Instrument: Lap Steel / Hawaiian Steel Guitar

C6 Tuning

E–C–A–G–E–C–A–Low C (high → low)

Some players tune the seventh string to B♭ instead of A to add a dominant 7th flavor to the tuning.

String Note Gauge Type
1 E .015 Plain
2 C .017 Plain
3 A .020 Plain
4 G .024 Plain
5 E .028 Wound
6 C .032 Wound
7 A (or B♭) .036 Wound
8 Low C .062 Wound

Scale Length Compatibility

String tension varies depending on your instrument’s scale length. This set performs well across most standard steel guitar scales.

Scale Length Typical Feel
22" – 22.5" Slightly lighter tension
23" – 23.5" Balanced feel
24" – 24.5" Firmer tension with strong sustain
Steel Guitar Shopper Tip: Have questions about tunings or string choices? The community at The Steel Guitar Forum is a fantastic resource for steel guitar players.
Steel Guitar Shopper Tip:
Not sure which strings are right for your tuning? See our Steel Guitar String Gauges & Tuning Guide.
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