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Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2002 5:38 pm
by Michu
i have piece of plywood lying around, that was my first bass and i am thinking about stringing it in fifths for fun.
i thought about tuning a la cello CGDA but i am not sure what to use for A string as guitar string would be too short.
Do you folks have any other ideas? especially Stick players, confess!

cheers

michu

Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2002 6:05 pm
by wayne
I'll get in touch with my friend in Sydney (who plays full-size piccolo bass tuned d g c f) , find out what he does & report back.

Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2002 7:08 pm
by Michu
Wayne
this seem to me like standard tuning (fourths) using set for 7 string bass without 3 thickest strings but anyway i am curious :smile:

My idea was to use 5 string set with H tuned to C, E omitted, A tuned to G, D tuned to D and G tuned to A

but i am not certain how strings would take it, esp. G tuned tone up, as in most sets it has high tension anyway. probably force necessary to play would be very inconsitent from string to string.

cheers

m

Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2002 1:42 am
by garyb
contact your local string manufacturer.they certainly make the proper gauges to have the proper tension.

Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2002 10:31 am
by Immanuel
Try some mathematics:

You can use a "light gauge" g-string for your high A. And you can use a "light gauge" h(b)-string for you deep c. This way, you will go allmost as deep, as a 5 stringed bass - and a little higher.

Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2002 1:00 am
by Michu
thanks Immanuel
thats what i figured out more or less. tricky part is getting this custom set. i will probably have best luck trying D'Addarios as they have best dealer here. 'Local rep' is about 600km away tho, other end of this forgotten by God country