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Old 06-13-2008, 01:34 AM
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What Hz should I tune my bass to?
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I have a Korg Tuner that has a digital setting for Hz between 410-480Hz.

What should it be set to for tuning?
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440 is the usual calibration.
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440 is the usual calibration.
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No problem.

Here's some interesting history of standard pitch:

http://www.uk-piano.org/history/pitch.html
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