Well, that's definitely on my wishlist... I don't think I can justify it at the moment, I've already bought a bass this month. Which I don't really need. Gah...
Something tells me it won't be here long anyway. Good luck with it
Okay, "standard" guitar tuning but down an octave and with lighter strings than a bass.
Which is what you said before
What sort of band are you looking to use it in? Would there be a five-string underneath?
She doesn't frighten easily
She played viola as a teenager, no wind instruments (except recorder). I don't think she's interested enough to work on it.