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Old 07-06-2007, 03:03 PM
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Downtuning 35 scale 5-String

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I just got my first 5 string which is also my first 35-inch scale bass. It's a Spector Euro Rebop. I tune down one full step and was curious if anyone knew what gauge strings I should use to get a tension that isnt bouncing off my frets.
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Old 07-06-2007, 03:26 PM
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I have a 35" Spector Euro that I tune one whole step lower, to ADGCF. I now use D'Addarion EXL160-5. The gauges are .135, .105., .85, .65, .50.
So far I have been using some other gauges and makers, but this is the first when I feel a lot of difference in the tension. The strings are not whobby, they are tense, well playable, the B (A) string as well.
The only drawback is that the B string is not tapered and also due to the heavy gauge the sound of the strings are not that 'rich' if you hear what I mean.
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