Hi guys,
One of my musical projects currently leads me to be using a 5 string, and have it tuned down a whole step (ADGCF). My Musicman Stingray sounds excellent but has a little difficulty articulating anything below the 7th fret or so on the A-string.
Does anybody use a similar tuning on a 34" scale bass, and if so, how do you keep the 5 from getting too flappy and still stay punchy?
Would anybody recommend looking at using a 35" scale bass, and if so, any suggestions around the £500 (second hand) mark? This would be a backup bass primarily and only used for a few songs, so doesn't have to be the same calibre as my Stingray.
Has anybody tried the DR Drop-tune strings for 5s?
Cheers,
Martyn