Mick and Keith and Thomas

[David Gentle]

<<<<He started using alternate tunings in an attempt to recreate the 
fullness of two guitars while only playing one, but without obvious studio 
trickery. Try playing the intro to Happy while tuned D-G-D-G-B-D low to 
high. You'll need a capo at the fifth fret. See how full that sounds, like 
more than one guitar? Now listen to the song (or any of the others that I 
mentioned) and listen to the arrangements.>>


Well, again, there's nothing original in the notion that you'll get a fuller 
sound with open tunings.  His playing sounds great in those songs, I agree; 
but I would still say you're over-rating him; I don't think this is the feat 
you think it is.  Open tunings, stereo amps, kick up the reverb, lots of 
things you can do easily enough to fill out your sound.>>
Also, don't forget that it was allegedly Ry Cooder that showed Keef open G.

DG