Has anyone ever bought a 5-string set for their 4 string...

addylewis · #1 01-19-2006, 01:16 PM

...and used the THICKEST 4? (i.e a B string for the E, an E string for the A...blah blah...) - would that be possible without breaking them?

Chasarms · #2 01-19-2006, 01:26 PM

Search for "BEAG". There are many, many threads on the matter.

You can do it, you just end up tuning like the bottom four strings of a fiver.

I would NOT advise using the BEAG strings and actually tuning them EADG. That would pretty pretty hard on the neck.

addylewis · #3 01-19-2006, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chasarms

I would NOT advise using the BEAG strings and actually tuning them EADG. That would pretty pretty hard on the neck.

right - sorted then, I won't bother trying (I don't wanna knacker owt up) - cheers for the advice dude!

Kronos · #4 01-19-2006, 04:23 PM

Also, be careful that you don't crack the nut with the thicker strings. I did this once.

Low E Louie · #5 01-20-2006, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chasarms

Search for "BEAG". There are many, many threads on the matter.

Typo... it should be BEAD

Razor · #6 01-20-2006, 03:33 AM

Yep...used to do this a lot with a previous band. Really helps when you're used to a 4 banger and need more lower range.

And for tunings like dropped C (CGCF) you can get a 5 string set, toss out the E string, and use the BADG strings. Makes it easier for the tuning IMHO.