megallica Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 If I tune my 5 string EADGC will it put any extra tension on the neck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael-faces Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 The bass would be able to handle the tension, but wouldn't you need to get a new nut? Otherwise the E string would be loose in the B string space. Also, you might have to adjust the truss rod after changing it. One of my friends has a a six string bass tuned to guitar tuning and it works really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markstuk Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Or you could restring it with the correct weight strings - unless you like very tight strings... This would be the implied issue with the previous post.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megallica Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 I need a new nut for this bass anyway - just bought it and fancied defretting it and tuning it to EADGC. Thanks for the helpful advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithless Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 If you're after a defretted (and fret-markered) 5string tuned E-C, that's what I got for ya [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=94843"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=94843[/url] cheap as chips, good for trying fretless out - it's not for everyone tastes.. easy Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protium Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 You can't tune a low B 5 string set up to EADGC, you will need to get a set with a high C (usually .020 to .030 gauge) instead. IIRC the high C is slightly tighter than the low B, so you may need a little tweak on the the set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megallica Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 [quote name='Faithless' post='976872' date='Oct 4 2010, 11:30 AM']If you're after a defretted (and fret-markered) 5string tuned E-C, that's what I got for ya [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=94843"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=94843[/url] cheap as chips, good for trying fretless out - it's not for everyone tastes.. easy Faith[/quote] That Ibanez GSR 205 looks really nice - I bought an old Yamaha BBN5 with a view to defret, retune and replace the pickups but your bass looks much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megallica Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 [quote name='Protium' post='977561' date='Oct 4 2010, 08:00 PM']You can't tune a low B 5 string set up to EADGC, you will need to get a set with a high C (usually .020 to .030 gauge) instead. IIRC the high C is slightly tighter than the low B, so you may need a little tweak on the the set up.[/quote] You don't know of a bass sting manufacturer who sells indiviual C strings? I was going to buy a four string set and then an indiviual C or light guage G? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithless Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Elixir sells individual B and C strings, although they're not the cheapest. There are some manufacturers in UK that offer custom strings. Newtone maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero9 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 [quote name='megallica' post='979078' date='Oct 6 2010, 07:58 AM']You don't know of a bass sting manufacturer who sells indiviual C strings? I was going to buy a four string set and then an indiviual C or light guage G?[/quote] Status Graphite is a good bet for individual strings (or sets, or multiple sets). Great prices, superb service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Marsh Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 go on stringsdirect.co.uk they do a few singles i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protium Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Stringbusters stock a few 5 string sets with a high C, and also rotosound singles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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