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07-08-2007, 09:50 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chico California | | | 5-string question
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I play a five string, and I'm curious how many other 5-string players string their basses with a high-C string, as opposed to the low-B string. I string my bass: E-A-D-G-C.
From what I understand, it's much more common to use the low-B. When I originally bought my bass, factory direct from Ken Smith, the sales person asked me if I wanted the low-B, or high-C. I went with the high-C. |
07-08-2007, 10:29 AM
|  | Less barking, more wagging! | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA | | | Low B for me.
Our band does its best to accommodate dancers, and I'm happiest "in the pocket" so a low B was a good fit for me.
If I spent more time soloing, playing chords, etc., perhaps a high C would be a better fit. |
07-08-2007, 11:21 AM
| | Banned | | Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Auburn, Washington | | | Low B. I want to be able to play in 5th position. My shoulder starts to cramp when I play too low. |
07-09-2007, 05:17 AM
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Endorsing Artist: Warwick Bass and Amp | | Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: England, Liverpool | | | low b but i do want to convert an older one of my fivers to a high c to see what its like
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07-09-2007, 08:00 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia | | | I have a low B, but my brother bought one recently with the high C. The low B is definitely more common though.
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07-09-2007, 08:12 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Perth, Western Australia | | | Yeah I bought my 5er for the low B. Never use the poor thing though.
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07-09-2007, 08:34 AM
| | Banned | | Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Phila,Pa. | | | Low B all the way. I wish a company would offer a 6'er with a low F# instead of the hi C. |
07-09-2007, 10:18 AM
| | Life's like a movie, write your own ending | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York, NY | | | My two main basses (fretted and fretless electric) are strung with a low B. My acoustic fretless has a high C. |
07-09-2007, 06:43 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia | | Quote:
Originally Posted by SGT. Pepper  Low B all the way. I wish a company would offer a 6'er with a low F# instead of the hi C. | I can't think of the models, but Warwick have a few basses that are strung lower. One is B E A D, and another is done F# B E A.
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07-09-2007, 07:59 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oxnard Shores, California | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Jazzdogg Low B for me.
Our band does its best to accommodate dancers, and I'm happiest "in the pocket" so a low B was a good fit for me.
If I spent more time soloing, playing chords, etc., perhaps a high C would be a better fit. | Excellent answer. I would just add that if you can't make up your mind buy a 6. |
07-09-2007, 08:32 PM
|  | No Longer Works a Day Job | | Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: USA | | | All of my 5s are tuned with a Low B. My 6 is where i get my high C at. I have considered tuning it [the 6] F#-G instead though.
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07-09-2007, 09:40 PM
| | Not Actually Knighted... Yet! | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio | | What if someone did A-High F? at that point you might as well get a guitar and detune it...
I have considered getting a 6 with E-High F Quote:
Originally Posted by SGT. Pepper Low B all the way. I wish a company would offer a 6'er with a low F# instead of the hi C. | get a 6 and get a new nut. if you cant find one that will work, take the one on the 6 and file it out so it is wide enough for the thicker strings
Once thats done, you can get some thick strings from Conklin or some other company Quote:
Originally Posted by Jazzdogg Low B for me.
Our band does its best to accommodate dancers, and I'm happiest "in the pocket" so a low B was a good fit for me.
If I spent more time soloing, playing chords, etc., perhaps a high C would be a better fit. | I like to solo and chord, so thats why I have the High C. Mainly its the chording part.
I have gone back and forth between low B and high C a few times. They have their advantages. With the B on, I feel that my bass has a heavier feel to it. It seams like it makes the tone deeper overall. With the C on, it therefore makes it a little more focused on the highs.
the C fits my music better
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07-09-2007, 10:16 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Canada | | | I keep mine at low B. I haven't even touched my 5 since I got my 6. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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