02-15-2013, 04:04 PM
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Bass strings/Tuning question
This might seem like a dumb question, but I just had to ask:
A while ago I decided to pick up my dad's old 4-string bass. It looks like the picture below, same strings and everything, but it just refuses to tune to drop C (It can just barely handle drop D). So my question is, will it be able to tune to drop C if I get heavier strings, or am I better off just finding another bass? Picture:  |
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02-15-2013, 06:30 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Scotland
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What do you mean it can't tune to drop c?
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02-15-2013, 09:01 PM
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Location: Tampa, FL
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If the problem you're having is the problem I'm thinking of, you'll have to get it re-setup to be able to handle Drop C tuning. Thicker string gauges would probably help too.
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02-15-2013, 09:19 PM
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Location: Ottawa, ontario
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Try raising the action, thicker strings, and you should be good to go.
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02-16-2013, 07:47 PM
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Raising the action will sharpen the intonation at 12th fret.
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02-18-2013, 05:11 AM
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True, but not something to worry about. Raise the action, get heavier gauge strings and after you tune it to the preferred tuning adjust the intonation from the bridge. I use 60-120 strings on my 4-string and my tunings are D regular, drop C, drop B, and drop A. My only problem is that it can't handle regular E tuning well cos the strings are too tense. |
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02-18-2013, 09:49 AM
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Of course its something to worry about, how many Bassists are aware of the issue, a high percentage don't even know how to set up an instrument which usually comes with time.
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02-21-2013, 09:40 AM
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Restring it, tune it, and do a setup. I use a .120 for my drop D. It has the exact same tension as the .105 I use for E.
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