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  • #46
    Re: The 5-string question (versus 4 string)

    When I started playing bass, I went for a 5 string as that eliminated the need for detuning when required. A few basses later I realized that I rarely use the G string, so a 4 string with a BEAD tuning would have been sufficient for my style of bass playing. Still have 5 strings exclusively though.

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    • #47
      Re: The 5-string question (versus 4 string)

      Yeah. Most likely I will just settle for downtuned 4-strings. Neck comfort and low boom.

      I will have to look into strings, though. I need something flexible enough that doesn't run out of scale length when downtuned and that doesn't require too much thickness so that I don't have to modify the nut slots.

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