BassAgent Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 I want to restring my 35" 5-string bass with an E-A-D-G-C tuned set. Does the tension on the neck significantly change when I do this? Quote
Lfalex v1.1 Posted October 9, 2009 Posted October 9, 2009 [quote name='BassAgent' post='621653' date='Oct 9 2009, 02:27 PM']I want to restring my 35" 5-string bass with an E-A-D-G-C tuned set. Does the tension on the neck significantly change when I do this?[/quote] More than you might think, and, more importantly, not in the way you might expect! I'd string it up and see. Assuming you're currently running it BEADG, will you be keeping the same gauge E,A,D and G? If so, you need only really consider the effect of the "C" unless you have a neck with 2 truss rods. The C will have a higher tension than the B it "replaces". Naturally the neck will need the relief adjusting, and the action/intonation will need sorting, too. Quote
BassAgent Posted October 10, 2009 Author Posted October 10, 2009 I am going to look at the setup when I've changed the strings. Thanks Quote
Lfalex v1.1 Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 No worries. Did it with my Fretless 'Ray5. Best thing I've done with it. Hope it goes well. Quote
BassAgent Posted October 12, 2009 Author Posted October 12, 2009 It worked and it sounds amazing Check out the sound: [url="http://www.hidderoorda.nl/dina.mp3"]http://www.hidderoorda.nl/dina.mp3[/url] Quote
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