i just heard 311 for the first time.so i decided i wanted to play some. i was too lazy to grab my 5-string so i just tuned down my 4. upon doing so i realized my 4-string when tuned down has a tighter better sound low-B. is this common?? 4string= peavey millenium 5string= ibanez sr305 i know there is a price range and quality diffrence but is this just sad or is it me?
Nothing hurt by trying something new. But I wouldn't say that tuning a 4 down to B w/ a light gauge string is a really good idea. I'd think it'd be terribly floppy, the exact opposite of what I would want in a B. Grab the 5 next time
Judging from the two basses you listed, I can see why the four has a better sounding low B, even if it is too light of a string gauge.
Isn't the Millenium 35" scale? That could explain why it sounded better, even with a lower gauge string.
