Using an NS Omni bass with cello tuning

[2004gdavi]

Hi

I have an NS omni bass 4 string, currently with standard tuning of G, D , A and E high to low. It's a 34 inch scale instrument and I understand it can be tuned in fifths in a similar way to a cello.

I like the idea of this to get access to higher registers and to use a bow. However I'm uncertain on the strings to use or appropriate tuning.

Any ideas?

[Owen]

My guess would be that the strings on it would be fine to at least get a flavour. The E would go down a 3rd, the A would go down a tone, the D does not move and the G goes up a tone. All things considered, not a huge change in tension.

[Owen]

From the bottom up C, G, D and A is standard 'cello tuning.

[Owen]

Is it fretted? I NEED to try a fretted one.

[2004gdavi]

Thanks for the reply. I can give this a go.

It's not the fretted version as I prefer fretless. However the fretted version is such a departure from normal convention I'd like to have a go as well.