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Old 03-03-2009, 06:17 AM
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How do you prevent strings from slacking too much?
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When you downtune.

Does this have anything to do with gauge?
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Old 03-03-2009, 06:20 AM
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Yes, use a heavier gauge
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Old 03-03-2009, 06:36 AM
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I once played with a group thay played everything dropped a full step - and I did a complete setup on my bass to compensate.
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Old 03-03-2009, 07:24 PM
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It's almost all about gauge. Bigger strings hold tension better.
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