tuning question

tune the 3 high strings down a whole step, and the E string down 2 whole steps. you really should learn some basics about music, this is pretty elementary.

 

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there is only one way to tune to CGCF, and thats down. all these notes you mentioned are lower than standard tuning, so therefore you can only tune down. Like DHC said, the 3 highest strings are a full step down from standard tuning and the low C string is 2 full steps down from standard E. CGCF is also known as "Drop D tuning transposed down one whole step" because, of course, thats exactly what it is: Drop D down one full step.

Thats all you need to know about tuning to CGCF. And you've probably heard me say this about a million times before: when you tune that low, you'll need heavier gauge strings that are .005 gauge thicker-per-each-half-step detuned. That means if you use a .105 string for E, you should add .020 (since you're detuning 2 whole steps) and end up witn a .125 gauge. Very simple.

 

Somewhat on the same topic...


How can you tell your string gauge on the strings that came on your bass when you bought it?


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why don't you just leave it in 'E A D G' ?

( Sorry.. just couldn't resist )