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Iron Tusk Mastodon Tab (Tuning) Question

Discussion in 'Tablature and Notation [BG]' started by RAZubieta, Jun 20, 2008.

  1. Jun 20, 2008 #1
    RAZubieta

    RAZubieta

    Feb 9, 2008
    Maybe not related to tabs completely but best place for my question (I'm guessing) the majority of the tabs (Bassmasta, Untimate-Guitar, 911 Tabs, etc.) I've seen for this song says it is tuned AGCF. Well on a four string tuning to that low A makes the string darn near unplayble being floppier than (well insert your own metaphor there) So i tuned it an octave up and it just didn't flow at all. Does anyone know what the songs real tuning is? (I'm just guessing a whole step down judging from the other strings but would like some thoughts from you guys as well.)
     
  2. Jun 20, 2008 #2
    Alcyon

    Alcyon

    Jan 15, 2008
    Vancouver, BC
    most likely he just uses very heavy gauge strings.
     
  3. Jun 20, 2008 #3
    RAZubieta

    RAZubieta

    Feb 9, 2008
    So your saying the song is tuned in AGCF?
     
  4. Jun 26, 2008 #4
    whoneedstherapy

    whoneedstherapy

    Oct 26, 2005
    Sydney
    The Tuning is correct.

    Try stringing your bass BEAD with a 5 string set and setting it up to suit. That should solve your issue.
     
  5. Jun 27, 2008 #5
    RAZubieta

    RAZubieta

    Feb 9, 2008
    Alright, thanks. Didn't think of that hopefully my nut will accomodate the thicker strings too.