ok, i contend that the open E on a bass is 2 octaves lower than a low E on a guitar. back me up or shut me up.
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settle an argument.
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Benjamin Strange
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One! My guitarist always used to tune to my 12th fret E. I was the only one ever in tune, and they didn't like trying to hear the octave, so I just pick a 12th fret and play. 
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one octave lower, i have a bass and a guitar...
...well...actually, i sold my guitar recently, but i HAD a guitar for like 3 years.(while having a bass of course!)
...well...actually, i sold my guitar recently, but i HAD a guitar for like 3 years.(while having a bass of course!)
Benjamin Strange
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One octave lower.
To confuse you further, both bass guitar and guitar are written one octave higher than they sound.
To confuse you further, both bass guitar and guitar are written one octave higher than they sound.
