a song like " life in the fast lane" would be a pain to do 1/2 step down.. I always bring two guitars.. its only a couple songs that require 1/2 step.. hmm...
Ive tried half step down on everything and I remember the guitar being funky.. but I never did a true setup for 1/2 step.. but its been a long time....
For the life of me, I don't get why people can't play any song 1/2 step down. Play the same notes, people-it's to help the singer hit the now lower high notes. Nothing changes for the guitar player other than the tuning. Most bands I've played in since my thirties play everything in Eflat. For some reason, I've worked with some guys who can't adjust-even though some of these guys are great players otherwise.
You'll be playing Kiss, Van Halen and Poison like they are on the record![]()
I don't see the issue with just playing everything down, as long as there are no keyboards in the band. seems like keyboard would be the easiest instrument to transpose down a half step, though...