timmyta Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I currently play a gedo five string with high c 3/4 , but was interested in tuning in 5ths but was worried my tiny little hands wont strech on a 3/4 and was wondering if anyone knew of a company that made 1/2 size 5 stringers or how hard is it to add a fifth string to a four stringer! I found a Japanese bassist on youtube that tunes his five string bass in fifths who has a useful website for getting the strings etc, and I can personaly vouch that the Gedo I bought is amazing! any advice welcome even if its dont do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I think Glen Moore (Oregon) tunes his bass in fifths (a four-string). It's essentially cello tuning, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1423818239' post='2689277'] I think Glen Moore (Oregon) tunes his bass in fifths (a four-string). It's essentially cello tuning, isn't it? [/quote] Yes, standard cello tuning is CGDA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 When I were a lad, and my dad played double bass, you used to see fifth-string add-on kits on some players' four-strings. It's a long time ago, but I wonder if they might still be in production? I guess you'd need a new bridge and tailpiece as well as the added tuner on the side of the pegbox, so it's probably not DIY unless you're quite skilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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