Tuning Down Issue for Strings

P.Niggz · #1 04-12-2009, 06:39 AM

Hey Everyone,

I just posted a bulletin in the amp section regarding this tuning down issue, so if you think you could help there then take a look for me

My main problem here is my bands tuning down to drop C now. We usually play in Drop Csharp and I tune to a low Gsharp using my B string.

I'm thinking now though that if I tune down anymore, its just gonna flap about like a fish on the deck. So... I was thinking of buying a low Fsharp string and then tuning up a semitone to G, but will that cause too much tension, I don't want my neck bending obviously... must admit i'm bloody worried about the whole thing... guitarists... bah!!

Anyone point me in the right direction?

- Paul
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greenboy · #2 04-12-2009, 07:02 AM

Tuning an F# up to G won't be a problem if it's a .175. If it were G#/Ab I'd almost consider using a .145 instead.

P.Niggz · #3 04-12-2009, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by greenboy

Tuning an F# up to G won't be a problem if it's a .175. If it were G#/Ab I'd almost consider using a .145 instead.

The low F# string is .165 I think... I'm just going by http://www.conklinguitars.com/accessories.html. I'm not sure of any other stores that do extended range basses.

greenboy · #4 04-12-2009, 07:21 AM

I'd recommend instead the Warwick Dark Lord .175 for now. Bought mine on eBay.

P.Niggz · #5 04-12-2009, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by greenboy

I'd recommend instead the Warwick Dark Lord .175 for now. Bought mine on eBay.

Thanks for that man, big help... I'm probably gonna order a set and then take my bass to my guitar tech to sort it out. I'm just wondering whats the tone like with those strings? I prefer a rather low end sound than a clicky high end, although I think maybe brighter strings may benefit me as my amp gives out shed loads of low end anyways haha... its such a confusing thing is this bass guitar milarky