Members Thunderbroom Posted October 12, 2005 Members Share Posted October 12, 2005 I know this isn't real popular here, but before you change strings, you could just try it detuned. I didn't notice any appreciable floppiness of the strings after I detuned. I'm not sure why. Maybe the heftier bridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ripfence Posted October 12, 2005 Members Share Posted October 12, 2005 Originally posted by lug You have to cut the nut, so to go back you might need to replace it. (I "V" cut the nut on the T-40, and it still works for EADG fine). There will probably be less tension, not more, on the neck. In that case, maybe it would be better if I got a luthier to do it. Perhaps I could even purchase a second nut (OK this is starting to remind me of prison) and have the luthier cut that one to fit the BEAD strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted October 12, 2005 Members Share Posted October 12, 2005 Originally posted by Ripfence In that case, maybe it would be better if I got a luthier to do it. Perhaps I could even purchase a second nut (OK this is starting to remind me of prison) and have the luthier cut that one to fit the BEAD strings. I just used a dremel tool (Mine is a metal nut). If you have a set of files, that would do fine. Replacing a nut is a very simple process if you want to go back. Just buy a new one (less than $5 for a plastic one) and a drop of glue and you are done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Adrenochrome Posted October 12, 2005 Members Share Posted October 12, 2005 Using the bottom 4 strings from a 5-string set is the way to go if you want even averag string tension. [Get a 5-string only if you need the huge range] And don't file your nut if you don't have to. Some slots are the right shape to take a fatter string as they are. Even my cheap aria acoustic is tuned BEAD, because our guitarist is tuned down to B and he's currently writing all our riffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1tallbassguy Posted October 12, 2005 Members Share Posted October 12, 2005 Anyone ever tune to DGCF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members illidian Posted October 12, 2005 Members Share Posted October 12, 2005 Originally posted by 1tallbassguy Anyone ever tune to DGCF ? No, but have dropped down to D for a few songs.This thread has me thinking of doing this as well. The only time I use the G string is when slapping. I typically only use the D string for those first two frets (E and Eb, the latter impossible to get on a standard four, with the former being an uncontrolled open E).In the church gig, I play frets 1-5 on E and A strings, and frets 1-2 on the G string. The extra low end playing here compared to up the bass (say 6-9 frets) really helps beef up the overrall sound. It would be nice to not have to reach as far (some quick 1-5 two string hops get to me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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