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5 string bass, what gauge for GCGCG tuning?
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Mon Apr 21, 2008 3:08 pmby CGord
Right now I've got it tuned way up to CGCGC to work with my six strings, but I'm thinking about tuning my seven string to GCGCGCE, & I'll need to re-string the bass to match the tuning. Last time I had it strung up for drop A tuning I used a standard four-string set & added a .135 low string (it's currently got a real light 5 set on it now). Think the .135 can handle the low G? I had to drill the bridge for that thing to fit, I don't know if I'll be able to fret anything much bigger! :p
Re: 5 string bass, what gauge for GCGCG tuning?
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Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:46 pmby funkalunatic
Depends on the bass. If it's a long enough scale (more than 34") and has a good neck you'll probably be fine. Otherwise it's a gamble.
Re: 5 string bass, what gauge for GCGCG tuning?
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Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:41 amby Dr.Mosh
I have a .135 on the low B on my 5-string (34" scale) and I really don't think it would cut it for a low G
Re: 5 string bass, what gauge for GCGCG tuning?
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Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:08 pmby CGord
It's a 35". I'll probably get a 135 & 140, & start out with the 135.
Re: 5 string bass, what gauge for GCGCG tuning?
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Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:09 pmby -THe-Billy-
Just a heads up, Byron was going GCGCF (incase it was of interest)