5 string curious

[MrLenny1]

All my 5 string B's are 34" scale.
I agree with most comments that strings are key here.
One bass has a 2 + 3 tuning key layout.
That allowed the B tuner to be set higher on the headstock.
I use GHS Boomers on all my basses.
Never played a 35" scale.

 

[lz4005]

a thing I discovered to be effective is that a 35" scale is preferable, especially if you're goin' to downtune, or at least a 34" stringthru bridge scale, 'cause essentially is more a matter of overall tension

A stringthru bridge does not give you more tension.