06-15-2013, 09:53 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-15-2013, 09:56 PM by crazysam23.)
(06-15-2013, 03:34 PM)Grungie Wrote: You don't need a 5 string to play in drop C or D, if you're planning on getting another bass, just have it tuned to drop D or C.Tuning the low string as low as C could cause it to slag sometimes though. You could, of course, get really thick strings, but that may be uncomfortable (and may cause other issues). 4 string basses aren't really designed to tune to drop C. It'd be better to get a 5 string.
(06-15-2013, 05:13 PM)Grungie Wrote: You can try tuning to D or C standard. The playing positions are the same, and you get the low notes.C standard creates the slag issue still. D standard is fine. (My bass is tuned to D standard.) You will have to get thicker strings though, to make sure you maintain relatively the same string tension.
If you don't want thicker strings, then you could adjust the truss rod to adjust for the lost string tension.