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[quote name='GarethFlatlands' post='878333' date='Jun 26 2010, 06:23 PM']Sepultura go to Ab and Deftones use 8 string guitars for some stupid low tunings (G#). I assume the bassist matches as he's only playing a 4 string in the Hexagram video![/quote] Aye, the guitarists in this band* play seven and also (custom made) eight string guitars, for that super heavy vibe! I used to be very into Sepultura, but I didn't really like Roots, or anything after Max left. But I'm picky!! *I'm being deliberatly vague about the name of the band, as they are a signed band writing their third studio album, and the official announcement has not yet been made about the new lineup. Don't want to step on anyone's toes or piss off the record co.

Thanks for the replys, I appreciate the help. So a set of 130's would do the job for A tuning? I was thinking it would require big thick strings like 175's, but wanted to be sure before ordering as I don't fancy chucking away £40 odd on the wrong thing. I see that DDT do heavy gauge five string sets which are 55-75-95-115-135 I think thats what I'll go for. Thanks for putting me on to these retroman. [quote name='Ou7shined' post='878153' date='Jun 26 2010, 02:11 PM']That's not really extreme tbh. Extreme would be taking you E down to A and beyond.[/quote] I'm playing Death Metal, in the vein of Entombed, Suffocation, Mortician, etc, the whole bass is tuned down 3 1/2 steps from E to A. (A,D,G,C,F). I thought that was pretty extreme! Do other bands go lower still? Damn!

Hi All, I am tuning the 5 string down to A (A.D.G.C.F) and the strings that are on it are flapping round like crazy. I don't know what gauge they are, but they need replaced! In my experinece of guitar tunings, the lower you go, the thicker the strings, I take it this applies to basses too? What I need to know is which make/gauge of strings would be most suited to this type of extreme downtuning. Also the best website/shop to buy 5 string sets. I can find heavy gauge sets for 4 strings, but nothing for 5's. Thanks in advance, A.

Hello All, I'm new to the forum and pretty new to playing bass, so I apologise in advance for all the stupid questions. I've been playing guitar for many years and have always fiddled around with the bass, I even had a brief spell of playing bass in a Classic Rock covers band! So I've a basic understanding of what I'm at, emphasis on basic! I've now joined an established Death Metal band on bass, and am really enjoying the challenge. I have a Aria 5 string on loan, through an Ampeg amp (also on loan) untill I decide what rig to buy (I'm thinking Ashdown and Warwick) so if anyone who plays on the heavier side of Metal has any advice, it will be gratefully received. All the best A.