Why aren't 6ers tuned in 3rds?

[Geogio]

I played extended range basses. Still have a 6, batts are put and it's waiting for consignment.

I had some injuries that put me on a four string and really a short scale but I can manage a long scale but the neck on a 6 too wide anyway...

I still like a low note below E... so I threw an octaver in the chain. The keyboard has bass pedals so I'm not too concerned.

 

[Killing Floor]

Tune how you like. Make it work for you.

 

[JimmyM]

I can’t deal with cutting my range down like that. I have 4 fingers and I use them all. Not for me whatsoever. But if it works for you, my opinion is irrelevant.

 

[MMiller28]

Uh, what

 

[erratick]

Not so new, actually, for him.

Hideyo, Paul, and Bert (California Guitar Trio) learned 5ths tuning from Robert many years ago; that is their standard tuning.

Yeah- but he calls it new standard tuning. I guess to identify it's not standard tuning. Doesn't start on E either.

I think playing 3rds might be tough when tuned in 5ths. It's a long reach.

 

[MobileHolmes]

I somehow entirely fail to see the advantage of that. What do I gain from tuning in thirds?
Is the major third not in a super inconvenient space then?

The B string on a guitar always bugs me.

 

[4string5string]

Because