Drop tune effect

[Si600]

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!

[LiamPodmore]

[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

[woodyratm]

What about getting an extender? Thats what I use.

Drop D at the flip of a switch.

[sk8]

[quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1376483302' post='2174542']
What about getting an extender? Thats what I use.

Drop D at the flip of a switch.
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This

[thodrik]

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!

[iamtheelvy]

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.

[Si600]

TBH down tuning one string isn't exactly difficult I just like over-engineering the solution

[wilsc89]

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...

[woodyratm]

[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...
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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

[RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE]

You could tune b e a d . If you want to keep it permanent , just adjust truss rod and replace nut .

[wilsc89]

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?

[keefman]

Get a detune peg for the e string! Instant detune in 0.5s.