Detuners on EUB?

[bassteban]

Has anyone ever tried using a hipshot-style detuner on their EUB?

[mje]

What a neat idea! I have a Hipshot on my P-bass, and I suspect there's enough room to fit one on my Azola. I'll measure when I get home.

[bassteban]

I mean, it seems that w/the higher string tension(if I'm not totally trippin)would keep the detuned string from being floppy, & it would be easier to adapt to(& MUCH cheaper)than a C-extension. Let us know if you try this, mje.

[mje]

Originally Posted by bassteban

...Let us know if you try this, mje.

I measured my Azola and the Hipshot Bass Xtender Key on my P-Bass, and it looks like the Hipshot would have to stick out beyond the edges of the pegbox. Still, it's possible, and for $75 I'm thinking about it...

Or I could just move the Hipshot from the P-Bass- where I never use it- to the Azola. Hmm.

[bassisten]

Hi guys...


Very interesting question.

I recently add'ed a drop-tuner to my 6-string bass, so now I can go all the way to "Drop-A" with "the flick of a switch".

I have a NS 5-string EUB myself and I don't really need any extensions here. It would be interesting for the 4-string guys, that's for sure.

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