Detune E string to C#

moja music · #1 10-31-2005, 06:06 PM

I play a 4 string G&L L2000 series. I detune it to record, but I am thinking about getting a 5 string. Is there an advantage either way?

SuperDuck · #2 10-31-2005, 06:14 PM

If you buy a five string, your lowest string won't be flopping in the breeze. That's one advantage I can think of.

Jay Terrien · #3 10-31-2005, 06:36 PM

You can detune your E down to a C# if you use a .120 string. Tuning it up to E might feel a little tighter than you are used to, but when you drop tune down a minor 3rd, it will respond well.

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Originally Posted by moja music

I play a 4 string G&L L2000 series. I detune it to record, but I am thinking about getting a 5 string. Is there an advantage either way?

lemur821 · #4 10-31-2005, 07:04 PM

Oh, that C#. I thought you meant the one an octave below it.

It should be playable, but expect a different tone. I'd probably tune my other strings down a minor third as well to keep the tone even.

moja music · #5 10-31-2005, 07:12 PM

Is it possible to put "5 string" strings (the lower 4) on a 4 string bass? This seems like it might solve my problem

WillBuckingham · #6 10-31-2005, 09:00 PM

Check the "strings" forum, there's a thread on this topic.

slapcracklepop · #7 10-31-2005, 09:01 PM

Yeah, you can tune your four-string bass to BEAD using a 5-string set