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  1. Gohloum
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    Down the "Rabbit Hole" Alice! 6 - String Gauges (34" & 35" scale)

    I've recently run into some frustrations with finding full 6 string sets with any variety of gauges. To get gauge options, one usually has to jump...
    Thread by: Gohloum, Jan 12, 2023, 6 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  2. Enriquedelapaz
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    Tips for B Tuning on 4 string bass

    I am planning to tune my 4 string bass into BEAD, will be using 130 gauge on standard 34 scale... What else should i know for the setup here?
    Thread by: Enriquedelapaz, Aug 17, 2022, 1 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  3. Mo Boogs
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    Detuning for storage

    I’ve got a Ric 4003S that I don’t plan on playing often for a little bit. A luthier buddy of mine says you don’t need to tune down stringed...
    Thread by: Mo Boogs, May 26, 2021, 39 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  4. mikebailey
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    down tuning

    Hi: Fairly new beginner, trying to pick up Janet Jackson's "That's the Way Love Goes." It requires an Eb, which my 4-string can deliver with a...
    Thread by: mikebailey, Aug 28, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: Recordings [BG]
  5. Max Schupp
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    Drop tuning on a 34 scale lenght 5string

    Hey guys, i want to play in 2 different tunings: agcfa and cgcfa, is that possible on my ibanez sr375e? And if so, which string gauges would you...
    Thread by: Max Schupp, May 6, 2020, 7 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  6. Kyle Lee
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    Octave up pedal

    Any suggestions for pedals that do octaves and/or harmonizing notes (3rds, 5ths, etc)? Special Consideration: this would be used with a bass...
    Thread by: Kyle Lee, Jul 19, 2019, 26 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  7. mbell75
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    Playing open E string vs down tuning

    Lets say you are playing a song that requires a lot of the note E. Do you prefer to play the open E or do you down tune so you can play the E as a...
    Thread by: mbell75, May 13, 2019, 8 replies, in forum: Technique [BG]
  8. MateoG78
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    Help with C standard tuning?

    Hello everyone. I was thinking about getting the Schecter Stiletto Seesion: Bass : Stiletto-4 Session How could I get a good C standard tuning...
    Thread by: MateoG78, May 2, 2019, 11 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  9. bluehevy75
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    High Tension Flats for Doom and Downtuning

    Team, I am new to the wonderful world of Doom and am setting up a downtuned bass for “A” standard tuning. I am using a fender precision bass. I...
    Thread by: bluehevy75, Mar 13, 2019, 9 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  10. ChrisRCT
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    Scared to down tune an acoustic

    Hi All. All my previous bands have been electric, but I'm trying something new. Recently I started playing with an acoustic band who plays in...
    Thread by: ChrisRCT, Feb 11, 2019, 9 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  11. HazyMan
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    Are 45-105 gauge strings good enough for Db-Gb-Cb-Fb tuning?

    Are these good or should i go for a 50 70 85 105 gauge?
    Thread by: HazyMan, Feb 5, 2019, 5 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
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