It is no more ridiculous than getting a 5 string bass and only using 2 strings of it. He is really just talking about making the bass equivilent of a baritone guitar.invisiblenemies said:Hmm..seems ridiculous to me.
I guess that's why I don't play bass.
I'd think the B would have less tension than the G it replaced. However, the B would be a heavier gauge than the E, and on up the line, so you'd probably have to refile each string slot in the nut.usernamebob said:yeah I used to do that, but yeah you will need to get your bass set up again, it is theoreticaly possible to do damage to your bass due to the extra tension though
dvon1981 said:i'm the opposite of alot of you guys i guess. I have a five string tuned EADGC i love the high C. you can bust out cool bass chords in your lines
mshilarious said:As soon as I get my electric upright, I'm gonna tune my 30" scale bass to a cello, which is really what it is - CGDA.
Every rock band needs a cellist!