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is this common?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by [dfire]knight, Apr 29, 2002.


  1. Apr 29, 2002 #1
    [dfire]knight

    [dfire]knight

    Mar 30, 2002
    bend, or
    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?
     
  5. Apr 29, 2002 #2
    VoodooChile

    VoodooChile

    Jun 2, 2001
    Pod 6, under the water
    that actually is pretty pathetic.
     
  10. Apr 29, 2002 #3
    Blackbird

    Blackbird Moderator Supporting Member

    Mar 18, 2000
    California
    It is when your 5 is an Ibanez Soundgear, especially a low end model like yours.
     
  14. Apr 29, 2002 #4
    John Davis

    John Davis Guest

    Mar 27, 2001
    Houston, Texas
    I find that horrible, lol.
     
  18. Apr 29, 2002 #5
    tufnuts

    tufnuts

    Sep 14, 2000
    Wichita Kansas - Smell the Whe
    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 :)
     
  22. Apr 29, 2002 #6
    Ryan L.

    Ryan L. Moderator Staff Member Supporting Member

    Aug 7, 2000
    West Fargo, ND
    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.
     
  26. Apr 29, 2002 #7
    bassmonkeee

    bassmonkeee Supporting Member

    Sep 13, 2000
    Decatur, GA
    Isn't the Millenium 35" scale? That could explain why it sounded better, even with a lower gauge string.
     
  31. Apr 29, 2002 #8
    Ryan L.

    Ryan L. Moderator Staff Member Supporting Member

    Aug 7, 2000
    West Fargo, ND
    Yep, 35" scale and string thru body bridge.