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Restringing to EADGC

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thomasjbass said:
I am considering changing one of my 5 strings to be tuned EADGC. That said, I don’t want to just tune a 5 string set, I was thinking about getting a six string set and then setting it up that way. I was just curious if there was anything else to consider? Thanks!
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Getting a 6-string set and ditching the low B is certainly one way to do it, but it wouldn't be the most cost-effective. There are factory 5-string sets available that are specifically designed for E-C tuning. You might want to check into those.

Or, it would also be more cost-efficient to get a 4-string set and a single high C.
 
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michael_t said:
it would also be more cost-efficient to get a 4-string set and a single high C.
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^^^this is what I do. Definitely cheaper than buying a 6-string set and...what, throwing out the low B? Saving it for future use on another instrument? Trying to resell just that one string?

btw, some folks will no doubt advise you that you'll need a new nut when switching a 5-string bass from BEADG to EADGC. This may be true...but it's prudent to try it with the existing nut first, because in the event that you don't need a new nut, hey, you're all set and ready to play as-is! The 5-string bass I currently use as EADGC was originally built as a BEADG instrument, and I never had to change the nut, just tweak the trussrod. Plays beautifully, super-low action, no buzz or rattle, same old original nut.
 
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michael_t said:
Getting a 6-string set and ditching the low B is certainly one way to do it, but it wouldn't be the most cost-effective. There are factory 5-string sets available that are specifically designed for E-C tuning. You might want to check into those.

Or, it would also be more cost-efficient to get a 4-string set and a single high C.
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This is a great recommendation, so I think I'll go this route. I should have noted that this is an acoustic electric bass I'm considering it for, so I'd love to see what I can do to make this work with the low C.

Bob_Ross said:
btw, some folks will no doubt advise you that you'll need a new nut when switching a 5-string bass from BEADG to EADGC. This may be true...but it's prudent to try it with the existing nut first, because in the event that you don't need a new nut, hey, you're all set and ready to play as-is! The 5-string bass I currently use as EADGC was originally built as a BEADG instrument, and I never had to change the nut, just tweak the trussrod. Plays beautifully, super-low action, no buzz or rattle, same old original nut.
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That was going to be my next question. I don't own any 6 strings basses so this was a little new to me, but I think in this one in particular, I am very curious if I will have to replace it, but based on what I've seen, I am hopeful I won't have to do it.
 
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thomasjbass said:
This is a great recommendation, so I think I'll go this route. I should have noted that this is an acoustic electric bass I'm considering it for, so I'd love to see what I can do to make this work with the low C.
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If I were you, I would get in touch with Jason at Fret Nation ([email protected]) and ask for suggestions based on his expertise.
 
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