FinnDave Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 [quote name='Johnny Wishbone' timestamp='1496244668' post='3309892'] Yep, that's what I do. Just use a 5-string set with roughly the same gauge E,A,and D as I'd use on a standard 4, then chuck the G! [/quote] That's good enough for me! Though if I'm already struggling just writing about it, it doesn't bode well for the playing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Do you need anything below D? if not, then depending on your string tension you might find you can get away with retuning DGCF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 A 35" scale axe would almost solve any flappy B tuned string on a 4 banger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I've finished string the Precision BEAD but not gigged it yet. Took it along last night but we didn't need it. I will keep it BEAD rather than [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]DGCF as I reckon it will be easier to cope with everything just down a string, rather than thinking too hard about new positions on the neck.[/color][/font] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fftc Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 GHS have been reading folks minds. http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2017/06/04/ghs-announces-bead-tuned-bass-boomers/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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