BassAgent Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I want to restring my 35" 5-string bass with an E-A-D-G-C tuned set. Does the tension on the neck significantly change when I do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 [quote name='BassAgent' post='621653' date='Oct 9 2009, 02:27 PM']I want to restring my 35" 5-string bass with an E-A-D-G-C tuned set. Does the tension on the neck significantly change when I do this?[/quote] More than you might think, and, more importantly, not in the way you might expect! I'd string it up and see. Assuming you're currently running it BEADG, will you be keeping the same gauge E,A,D and G? If so, you need only really consider the effect of the "C" unless you have a neck with 2 truss rods. The C will have a higher tension than the B it "replaces". Naturally the neck will need the relief adjusting, and the action/intonation will need sorting, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 I am going to look at the setup when I've changed the strings. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 No worries. Did it with my Fretless 'Ray5. Best thing I've done with it. Hope it goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 It worked and it sounds amazing Check out the sound: [url="http://www.hidderoorda.nl/dina.mp3"]http://www.hidderoorda.nl/dina.mp3[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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