Can My Rig Handle It

CameronF · #1 04-06-2010, 01:40 AM

Ive joined this Hxc band. They want to play in Drop B. Do you think my GK Backline 600 and 4x10 GLX can handle drop B?

I have to restring because my string tension is GONE when I tune down so far... any thoughts?

ourworldisgrey · #2 04-06-2010, 01:49 AM

As long as you stay away from boosting the lows much, I'd bet you'd be ok.

As far as strings: get the heaviest set you can find, possibly get a lighter 5 string set and throw out the highest (G).

CameronF · #3 04-06-2010, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ourworldisgrey

As long as you stay away from boosting the lows much, I'd bet you'd be ok.

As far as strings: get the heaviest set you can find, possibly get a lighter 5 string set and throw out the highest (G).

Really??? I have a bran new set of Elixer Mediums sitting right in front of me... will they not work : [?

CameronF · #4 04-06-2010, 08:45 AM

Deluge Of Sound · #5 04-06-2010, 08:48 AM

It would be way easier for you to get your bass set up for BEAD tuning than to tune two and a half steps down. It'll be way easier on your bass, too.

If I were you, I'd head down to your local shop and buy an Elixer medium B string, then string your bass up with the other strings from the set you already have.

CameronF · #6 04-06-2010, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Deluge Of Sound

It would be way easier for you to get your bass set up for BEAD tuning than to tune two and a half steps down. It'll be way easier on your bass, too.

If I were you, I'd head down to your local shop and buy an Elixer medium B string, then string your bass up with the other strings from the set you already have.

Good idea!!! Thats what Ill do...

CameronF · #7 04-13-2010, 11:09 PM

So I thought about this more today and realized that what if the B string breaks my nut?