f#

  1. T

    Playing live in F#

    Hi guys. Just joined a band that play in F#. Has anyone achieved a set up that sounds good in this key? I have already tried a 4 string and using the digitech drop pedal. My next test is a 5 string with extra thick strings - drop that to A or better still G# and using the drop pedal to go...
  2. JohnArnson

    Would you still call a 5 string bass tuned in F#1 to D3 (2 half steps above standard E) a bass?

    So I decided to tune my 5 string Ibanez Mikro 2 semi tones up to F#1 to D3, from previous using standard E tuning, E1 to C3, since with the way I use it, I guess more sort of like you would use a Bass VI type instrument or a baritone guitar, playing a lot of simple chords and harmonizing, often...