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String advice for drop tuning a Rickenbacker


Adam Wiseman
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[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1422448991' post='2672757']
I assume the same that you'd use for the low B on a 5 string
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That would be a bit tight... assuming the OP is in the heavier music realm, a bit of flop from a drop-tuned 4 string can be beneficial, adding some extra snarl and aggression all of it's own. It's all down to personal preference of course but for years I played in low C# tuning and found Rotosound 50-110 more than up to the job. I much prefer a downt-tuned 4 to a standard 5 in most cases.
Bear in mind Troy Sanders from Mastodon frequesntly tunes to drop A and a 'standard' 105 works for him.

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[quote name='Adam Wiseman' timestamp='1422475493' post='2673227']
Thank you all for your replies. Thodrick, I think I will give that 120-50 set a go.
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Let me know how it works out. I've been looking at those walnut Rickenbackers for a while now!

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