• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join freeLog in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

Q about tuning

Use a hard case and a bass stand.

I find storing a bass in a hard case (as opposed to no case or a soft case) keeps it better in tune. This protects the bass from temperature/humidity and the protects the tuning pegs from accidentally knocked around. Jamming a bass in a tight fitting gig bag could also cause the tuning pegs to move.

Leaning a bass against something (as opposed to using a bass stand) on its headstock could also move the tuning pegs.