High C 5 String sets

bradjonesbass · #1 10-11-2007, 10:38 AM

Does anybody make them or will I need to a. buy six string sets and not use the low B or b. buy 4 string sets and a single string for the C? I prefer DRs and can't find a high C 5-string set from them.

David Lansen · #2 10-11-2007, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bradjonesbass

Does anybody make them or will I need to a. buy six string sets and not use the low B or b. buy 4 string sets and a single string for the C? I prefer DRs and can't find a high C 5-string set from them.

Buy 4 string sets and a single string for the C. Low B strings are the most expensive, so it's probably not a good idea to buy six string sets. Well, if you can find someone who uses BEADG, perhaps you can buy the 6 set, they can buy a 4-string set, and you guys can work out a price for the B to save you both some money.

bradjonesbass · #3 10-11-2007, 12:18 PM

Then again, I'm going to have two 5's, one tuned B - G, and one tuned E - C. Maybe that'll be a good option. Buy one 6 string set and one 4 string set, use the B on one bass and the C on the other... hmmm

coolrunner989 · #4 10-11-2007, 12:31 PM

Elixer sells a four string set and then you purchase a high C or low B seperately if you need it. So I have one bass that is B-G and one that is E-C
Best way to sell strings for basses with 5-6 strings I think.

funkybassplayer · #5 10-11-2007, 12:43 PM

Elixer, GHS, D'Adario (sp), and Warwick all have 5 string sets with the High C. most of the time these are limited to a certain series/level of string so i reccomend buying the 6 string set and tossing out or saving the B. I recently bought a set of the Ken Smith Tapercore's and tossed out the low B string. (actually the B is stil under my coffee table). I have found that by buying a 4 string set you can get exactly what you want and then you just have to find a .030'ish gauge string. I have come to the conclusion that by buying the single C string (usually about $10), i would be better off just buing the 6er set. I have been string to this tuning for wuite a while (15 years) so i have been able to find the exact strings that i like. Some times you can use different brands. I have used DR with a GHS C, Ken Smith with a DaDarrio C, D'Adario half rounds with a Pro Steel C. there are all kinds of combonations. I actually still have all of those sets i mentioned. I can switch them out as i please.