5-string with a High C

[Buddhaful]

Looking for another bass made for a high c instead of a low b. Don't want to mess with intonation & re-string a low b 5-string with a high c.

I have an Ibanez made for high C....you can't fit a low b-string through the hole at the bridge.

 

[Ale]

Thats pretty unusual , just get a random 5'ver and do the setup , wont take you that much of time ?

 

[embellisher]

There aren't many 'made' for a high C.

Normally all you have to do is change the strings and do a setup.

On some you may need to replace the nut, but most of the time, you don't.

 

[bassjigga]

The only time I've ever heard of it being made for a C was on a new custom order that the customer spec'd out. But anyway yeah the setup shouldn't take that long. Most basses I've bought I've had to set up and intonate anyway. Even a small change in strings or truss rod will require intonating... not a big deal.

 

[Aarix]

I'll sell you an SX 5'er "made" for a high C for $250 shipped. I'll even eat the paypal fees!

 

[greenboy]

I've changed tunings a lot of times on my basses and have never had tuning stability problems using a nut that actually will fit up to a .185 on the lowest string. As long as the tuning pegs on the headstock line up nicely with the slots on the nut it should be a non-issue. Same with truss rod. There is little or no difference in tension between an equivalent set with one or the other. The only caveat is needing to raise the low string barrel when using a tapercore string. And of course intonation, which takes only a couple minutes.