6 srting EADGCF?

[JeffTheBig]

good idea or not. i heardly ever use my B in my current project. would EADGCF work?

[Frank Martin]

If you find a good/accessible source for strings and do a lot of
chording, then yes. I would find one more high string when playing
chords or soloing up high useful; however, for laying down the
groove, getting fat or smooth tones, the B is sometimes very
handy.

[chicagodoubler]

Why not get a hipshot on the E string ?

[meev992]

I would get a second bass for that tuning, just because it's nice to have the low notes.

man, If I had a 6er with that many high strings, I could really show my guitar player what's up

[meev992]

Originally Posted by chicagodoubler

Why not get a hipshot on the E string ?

LULZ +2

awesome

[JeffTheBig]

Originally Posted by meev992

I would get a second bass for that tuning, just because it's not to have the low notes.

man, If I had a 6er with that many high strings, I could really show my guitar player what's up

so your calling me a guitar player eh?? i see how it is...... i see

[meev992]

Originally Posted by JeffTheBig

so your calling me a guitar player eh?? i see how it is...... i see

OMIGOSH SORRY

I made a typo, I meant to say "It's nice to have low notes"

I'm saying it's a GOOD thing to that have many high strings, that means that the guitar player can't boss u around

I can never really utilize my B string when my guitar player is around, it's too low for him. My drummer is totally down with that though.

[chicagodoubler]

Realistically I use my B string as a glorified thumb rest 98% of the time. This is why I decided to switch my mtd 5 to a high C. Much more fun at parties. It's great when you're in a fusion trio to be able to throw a harmony at the guitar player during his solo, and have it not sound like muddy poo. Thanks, Dominique Dipiazza. Without you, I'd never have people ask me, "shouldn't you just be playing guitar?"

[funkybassplayer]

when i got my first 5 string 14 years ago, the first thin i did was buy a set of GHS Boomers with a high c string. I have never once even thought about putting the low B on there. For the short period that i had (and loved) my 6er, i strung it high (EADGCF). i had a blast playing it and really wish i still had it but it just put the E string a lil too far out of reach at the time. Give it a whirl though. I think you will enjoy it.

[Codymb]

YES. In fact it's a great idea. I've used that system for quite a while now. It's very handy in my bands music because I can double guitar lines almost exactly, and soloing is waaaay more fun.

[funkybassplayer]

It does feel kinda good to be able to make the guitar player think his job is in jeopardy by a bassist. haha

[JeffTheBig]

thanks guys!

[Grueber]

I have my 6-string tuned E-F. Its great for Bach