bead

Hi all, This is my rattle can refin/project/mod bass, a "Squier" P in BEAD (Squier in quotes because I'm virtually certain that it started life...

I was reminded the other day watching a YouTube video of the old 'turn your 4 string into a 5 string - tune BEAD' trick. I have always wondered,...

Hiero BEAD v3 (with internal trim pot) in excellent shape. [ATTACH] $275 USD shipped to Canada or CONUS - Paypal F&F (Canadian buyers -...

Last weened I was in NM and the Albuquerque GC had a custom Dunable R2 with dual Baphomet pickups, that have split controls on each. It was a...

Hiero BEAD V3 putting this one up as a feeler for trades. Perfect condition, I’ve used it for maybe half an hour. [ATTACH] Looking for a...

Have an old bass (Yamaha RBX 250, I bought it new in 1994 ... gulp) and had an idea. I'm fed up with tuning down and the problems that causes, and...

I would just love to see peoples opinions to what they prefer and why? Want that synthy fuzz goodness on my board. The Alpha Omega will never come...

Hey all. I’m on the lookout for a set of flatwounds that I can put on my mustang (30” scale, strings thru body) and tune BEAD. Anyone know of...

Can low tension (~130 lbs) do damage to a bass that was built for ~200 lbs of tension? Context: I was browsing Facebook marketplace as usual last...

Hey all. I ordered a set of Pressurewounds (ML7200) so I could give them a try, with the intention of using them on my Jazz bass, which is tuned...

Hi! I'm finishing a 1958 P-Bass inspired build I described in this thread, and the last thing I have to finish is to get a perfect nut. I picked...

Can you successfully use BEAD tuning on a Bronco? If so, what kind of strings? 057912

I've spent most if my bass hours on 5ers, though my formative years (11-19) were on a 4 string. I have "come home" recently to four strings and I...

I have an Ibanez SR500 and i'd like to have it tuned and set up to BEAD, instead of EADG. Will that be fine and playable on my bass or will it...

I read about bassists putting the BEAD from 5 string sets on 4 stringers in that tuning and Im very intrigued. If you have tried it can you relate...

Hey everyone, My main bass is an Ibanez ATK300, strung BEAD. I somewhat recently switched to using the D'addario NYXL light gauge 5-string set,...

Hey guys, I'm sick of trying to learn stuff in drop tunings or what-have-you for the band on a 4 string strung EADG and then transposing it on my...

[ATTACH] Hi all well it came in and I have to say I think my fuzz needs have finally been met... always wanted something that would give me low...

For about 5 years, I've had a long scale (34" scale lenght) 4-string bass set up with low B E A D strings instead of the typical E A D G. I love...

Hey guys, I've got it in my head that I need a 4-string bass with BEAD tuning. I've got a 5-string Ibanez that I love, and a P bass and Warwick...

Just. Got a new 5er today ... i felt like the low B was a hidden treasure. Why was bass tuned EADG in the first place ?

Hi guys, I bought a 5 string Fender Elite Jazz from Thomann and decided to return it because it have shielding problems. I decided to order a 4...

Hi everyone! This is my first time posting, so bear with me if I'm overlooking a thread where this has already been answered. My first bass was a...

Hello, Well, well, my first new bass in about 15 years. I've been "passively" looking for a new bass for about three years. Going into various...

Well, my country band is delving further and further into Modern Country and it is full of 5 string stuff. I do not really want to buy a 5 but an...

Now, since it's been a while since I dropped this bomb about tuning, playing with a capo on bass, I thought someone else would've tried this idea....

Hey Guys I am thinking of switching my 1976 Fender P to BEAD tuning. Do you think this will damage the neck in any way since its a rather old...

First of all, hello to everyone here, as I'm a new member :) I own a Gibson EB3 (which I love so much), never had any issue with standard tuning....

This may or may not be the place to ask, so I'll delete and repost if necessary. I've been pushing BEAD-4 on the electric bass guitar for years...

Quite simple: i wish to strung a shorty with the first 4 strings taken from a a 5 string set, then tuning in EADG to reach a higher tension. I'll...

Im going to have a bass dedicated to BEAD tuning with flatwounds and i would prefer to not have to use a 5 string set, which would require me to...

I'm looking to tune down a bass to BEAD (or lower). I've got a Squier VM Jazz that I love, but isn't quite cutting it tuned that low. Of all my...

I've only had flats on one bass, and it was right when I started. I couldn't get them off fast enough. Now that I've been playing for a few...

Hey all. I've been considering giving BEAD a shot, but I have a number of questions and I would like some advice before jumping in. As I...

My history, SHORT version. Started playing bass at 14 years old in the 80's. Got my first 5 banger when I was about 19, loved the B string but...

Hi bassists, I had an idea not to long ago that I wanted to try on my bass guitar. I was going to try to attempt to remove the G string and put...

I'm going to start by saying that I fully understand that my question is likely a long shot, given that these basses are not all that common, and...

can these be strung bead with a .130 b string set without modification to the bridge?

changing a 4 string into BEAD, I know how to do the nut, but what if the B string at .128 or .130 doesn't fit? How to get the bridge to fit?...

I only have one bass tuned BEAD and I'd like to add another to the arsenal. I've never liked the feel of a 5 string for some reason. It's just...