Change 5 string from (B-E-A-D-G) tune to (E-A-D-G-C)

[garairobert]

I have a 5 string bass. I'm using it with standard H-E-A-D-G tuning. But now for recording I really need that high C string.

What If I replace the H (low) string to a C (high), to get the E-A-D-G-C tuning. I would replace separately, string to string, to avoid the huge presser difference.

Will the neck be damaged a lot?


Thanks forward!

 

[bgressman82]

it won't damage your neck at all.

 

[neurotictim]

it won't damage your neck at all.

This. But you may want to consider doing/having done a full setup, because you may see considerable difference in action and intonation.

 

[Jensby design]

I'm using it with standard H-E-A-D-G tuning. But now for recording I really need that high C string.

What If I replace the H (low) string

I always knew H was a note, just don't hear many people talk about it these days.

 

[bgressman82]

I always knew H was a note, just don't hear many people talk about it these days.

shhhhh..... first rule of the H note, don't talk about the H note.

 

[Jensby design]

shhhhh..... first rule of the H note, don't talk about the H note.

Whats rule number two?

 

[bgressman82]

Whats rule number two?

rule number 2, NEVER tell the guitarist about the H note.

 

[MrLenny1]

No, it will not damage the neck.
I do it on one bass all the time.
The only issue is the nut slots, but going from Low B to E is OK.
You may have some slop in the nut size but my Low B bass has no
issues with a E in it.

 

[Bass Baron]

Hey i'm going to change my 5 string from B-G to E-C soon and the bass is an Mtd Kingston Z5 and it uses the zero fret so it doesn't really have a nut, so what do you think how's the change is going to affect it?

 

[.BumeStik.]

rule number 2, NEVER tell the guitarist about the H note.

I made a Guitarist poop his pants once, with the H Note.....

 

[raventepes]

Since we're on the subject, Any idea how it would translate to an ABG? Granted, I fully realise that I'd have to get it set up properly, but there's only so much you can change on an ABG.

Currently, I use a 4-string, but wouldn't mind getting a 5-string so I can use high C, rather than a B that nobody can hear, including the player, to begin with.

 

[derg]

My 5 string is E-C with a Hipshot detuner on the E to give me down to a D when needed.

 

[SanDiegoHarry]

I just did this on my Zon (just for giggles) - no problems whatsoever.

 

[Stick_Player]

The B-String is over rated.

I changed ALL of my 5-string basses to E - C. I have never looked back.

I did at some point have new nuts made, and set ups done.

I have a Moog T-3 for the ever-so-occasionally "required" lower pitches - which will BLOW AWAY ANY low B-string (even the bogus 35/36" jobs).