5-string Tuning Poll

I was going to string my bass E-C but when I heard the low B on it I couldn't do it...although I'm still a bit intrigued, maybe I'll get a cheapo 5er and string it E-C.

 

D G C F Bb Short scale

 

I voted BEADG, but most of the time I tune A#D#G#C#F#

 

5 strings are wonderful tools, especially for left hand position in flat keys. So I like B-E-A-D-G. I've never hit my open string low B during a gig (wait, yeah I have, but I was only kidding). I've nailed that low D a time or two. In Bb? That low 3rd is right there. F on the B string? All the time.

 

I voted BEADG but I actually tune gospel standard (Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb).

 

neither! DEADG!

 

depends on the music

 

That's what sixers are for!

 

B-E-A-D-G. I'm really enjoying having those extra low notes. Fun, fun, fun!!!

 

wow. i've seen a few new-to-me tuning preferences. I'm a BtoG guy.

 

C-A-R-R-O-T-S- of course.

 

EADGC, but im soon selling it for a 6er, best of both worlds.

 

I hardly use the G string as it is. No need for a C here!

 

High C, but messing with high B for bottleneck.

 

Low B ftw.

 

Hah, I now use the FCGDA fifths tuning on my 5er!

 

E-C two of them...

never had the need for lower (have a 6 I never use), use the E-C for easy chording and such...great for that....the Carvins Piezo pup helps bring out a clear, ringing sound....

 

Low B upwards....never found much use for the High C in the bands and music I've been playing. Bought a 6er once, fooled around with it....then sold it when it didn't prove to be a whole lotta use to me!

 

BEADG, though it depends on playing style. I love thunderous lows. I also love chording and using some nice licks up high. So I have a BEADGC 6