I guess my senior moments have become senior days. I can no longer remember my source for this information but I believe it was authoritative. I remember learning (reading?) that Huddie tuned his guitar down to C and used a piano string or two on the bass side. As I remember, the usual guages were promoted one position toward the treble side.

I realize this doesn't have much value if I can't remember the source but maybe it'll ring a bell with someone else.

      - Mark