Si600 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I was playing with odd tuning last night, DADG for Killing in the Name. Just out of curiosity is there an effect patch or stompbox that would replicate that, like a mutant octaver or something? The more I think about it as I write the more problems I can see with it so it's probably been tried and thrown away as a bad idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 [url="http://morpheusefxsite.abff.stackablehost.com/droptune.php"]Morepheus Droptune[/url] though i think there was a thread on it a few weeks back where people were saying it wasn't that useful on bass. Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 What about getting an extender? Thats what I use. Drop D at the flip of a switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 [quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1376483302' post='2174542'] What about getting an extender? Thats what I use. Drop D at the flip of a switch. [/quote] This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 When using the 'drop D varient' of any tuning, I just turn my tuner on and tune down. The whole process takes about 10 seconds and is cheaper than an extender, which admittedly I would actually quite like to have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheelvy Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 If you want to switch between EADG and DADG tuning, the only option you've got (that I can think of) is to detune or fit an extender switch. However, if you can live with switching between EADG and DGCF tuning, there are a number of options available. I occasionally use the 'Down 2nd' setting on the Whammy V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si600 Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 TBH down tuning one string isn't exactly difficult I just like over-engineering the solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsc89 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I used to do all my dropped tunings on a 5 string, why retune when you can just play the 3rd fret instead on the B. Ultimate in laziness. Also seemed to make It sound, I suppose tighter would be the best way to describe it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) [quote name='wilsc89' timestamp='1380237110' post='2222819'] I used to do all my dropped tunings on a 5 string, why retune when you can just play the 3rd fret instead on the B. Ultimate in laziness. Also seemed to make It sound, I suppose tighter would be the best way to describe it... [/quote] What about those who either a ) don't own a 5 string b ) don't get on with them Xtenders are great. Need one for my Purple Beastie Edited October 11, 2013 by woodyratm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 You could tune b e a d . If you want to keep it permanent , just adjust truss rod and replace nut . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsc89 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I went from a 6 string back down to a 4 as I thought it would suit the RAWK band that I'm currently in better and been happy just de/retuning the E (in reality it's a D as we play down a full step and drop to C for some songs), but I have recently realised one of the reasons why I used to always prefer 5/6ers over 4's is because I prefer the tone out of a fretted note rather than open... Means I'm on the hunt for a 5er again! So personally I would suggest a 5er (or a dedicated alt-tuned bass). After that an Xtender does look interesting, followed by a good tuner and just retuning when you need to change tunings, then bottom of the heap I'd put the effect from simulating a drop tune. My reasoning being that I'm pretty sure a quality one would probably cost more than a good second hand Squier... Oh another idea that hasn't been mentioned yet... A Sub-octave and playing on the D string instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefman Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Get a detune peg for the e string! Instant detune in 0.5s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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