Decided to try a little experiment 
IMHO, I prefer E0 for the chorus and E1 for the solo - but that’s just me
IMHO, I prefer E0 for the chorus and E1 for the solo - but that’s just me
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When the guitarist plays an 8-string - should you go for E0 or E1?
- Thread starter archisland
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- 8-string dingwall djent drop tuning e0
I dig playing a higher during a guitar solo too when playing loooooowwwwwww. It generally helps with freeing up the sonic landscape so it isn’t as muddy and loose.
Decided to try a little experiment
IMHO, I prefer E0 for the chorus and E1 for the solo - but that’s just me
Bass and 8 string sound nothing alike, even though they overlap in range a lot (different string tension, scale length, string gauge, preamps, etc). In determining where to play, you’ll need to arrange the piece with the guitarist to accentuate whichever timbre serves the passage better. Hopefully, your guitarist approaches his extended range thoughtfully, and isn’t just in it for teh br00talz.
