5 string in A

[Harpermarx]

I just got my first 5 string, is it possible to tune it to A D G C F ? If so, what gauge of string?

 

[thabassmon]

Have a play on this
String Tension Pro

 

[Aidil]

Which one:
going up A1 D2 G2 C3 F3, or
tuned down A0 D1 G1 C2 F2?

 

[getBAK]

I’m assuming you mean dropping down a whole step to A0

Yes you can. I suggest the DR “DDT” strings. They are specifically designed for drop tunings
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[Harpermarx]

I’m assuming you mean dropping down a whole step to A0

Yes you can. I suggest the DR “DDT” strings. They are specifically designed for drop tunings
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Great, thanks

 

[Gearhead17]

.135", .110", .090", .075", .055". Those are the gauges I suggest you start working with for ADGCF.

 

[Seashore]

Totally doable. Kalium and Stringjoy make bass strings in a variety of gauges if you feel the need to order something you can't find in a pack. But the .135 set mentioned above should be a solid place to start.

 

[Harpermarx]

.135", .110", .090", .075", .055". Those are the gauges I suggest you start working with for ADGCF.

Thanks

 

[Harpermarx]

Totally doable. Kalium and Stringjoy make bass strings in a variety of gauges if you feel the need to order something you can't find in a pack. But the .135 set mentioned above should be a solid place to start.

 

[BtaylorTheRogue]

here's what i used on a 35inch

.145 .110 .085 .065 .05

D'Addario XL NICKEL ROUND WOUND Single Bass Strings - Long Scale

i considered moving to .150

 

[Ric5]

I just got my first 5 string, is it possible to tune it to A D G C F ? If so, what gauge of string?

yes it is done all the time a 135 to 50 five string set will do it nicely

 

[Harpermarx]

yes it is done all the time a 135 to 50 five string set will do it nicely

Thank you

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

I just got my first 5 string, is it possible to tune it to A D G C F ? If so, what gauge of string?

Just tune it down a step. Use whatever strings are on there now.

 

[mikewalker]

135 was playable for me on a 35 inch scale gecko. But the low A was just barely audible, even with full concert subs for an outdoor show with 5000+ people. In my monitors and stage rig it was more of a noise than a tone. I only tuned the whole thing down to play something 'like the record' (was filling in for a friend's album release)

 

[Yools]

Most certainly doable; I've been doing it with the basses I use for my metal band for years (actually, we are currently tuned 1/2 step below that, so the low string is G#0), and with the right string gauge, a good setup, and my current rig I have no problem with the notes being heard. (note: it helps to have at least a little overdrive on your tone so that the upper harmonics help support the fundamental).

I get my strings from kaliummusic.com. If you prefer a lighter string, go with the .142 set. I typically use the .148 set since we go a bit lower than that.

-Y

 

[Ric5]

135 was playable for me on a 35 inch scale gecko. But the low A was just barely audible, even with full concert subs for an outdoor show with 5000+ people. In my monitors and stage rig it was more of a noise than a tone. I only tuned the whole thing down to play something 'like the record' (was filling in for a friend's album release)

ta ... the low A is on the edge of what a human can hear. A low A is about 28hz, and a person with perfect hearing can hear 20hz to 20k hz. For me my upper range cuts off more like 16k hz.

I have found that the low A is the lowest useful note that I can get on a bass guitar, But actually I prefer not going lower than a low Bb

 

[electrichead]

I do this on a 35" scale with 50-110s and a 145 non taper.

 

[BarfanyShart]

You know what's a dope tuning you should try while you're messing around? ADGDA. You get the down-tuned low strings, fifths up top for chords, and it's symmetrical - so nothing new to learn. Good tuning for a metal band with one guitar player.

 

[micguy]

There are two challenges with that tuning:

1) Getting a big enough string so that you have a decent tension on the A. Kalium can certainly help there.

2) Finding a cabinet that will do the A any kind of justice. Acme is the closest thing in terms of a bass guitar oriented cabinet. Pretty much everything else will miss the fundamental of that note - you'll hear the harmonics, but you'll need to play through a big PA with some decent subs to really do it justice.

 

[Nephilymbass]

I just got my first 5 string, is it possible to tune it to A D G C F ? If so, what gauge of string?

Really depends on the bass. On my 37” Dingwall I use a .135 for low A. But on my 34” fender jazz I like a .145.