BEAD on a 4 String Bass?

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Күн бұрын

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@aureliusthegunsmith7203
@aureliusthegunsmith7203 3 жыл бұрын
"I love Low 4 bass, BEAD is all you need.G strings are for strippers"
@baroqueguitarist5673
@baroqueguitarist5673 3 жыл бұрын
Got to remember that line. Very funny
@wallysalter391
@wallysalter391 2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@kevinpaige5746
@kevinpaige5746 2 жыл бұрын
I've been using this since 1990. Always wondered why no one was doing it. Glad to see it catching on.
@pookievanderbilt6889
@pookievanderbilt6889 Жыл бұрын
Yea man someone finally copied you. Thanks;) I’m tuning as we speak
@PayneBiggley
@PayneBiggley 11 ай бұрын
Good job, I started doing this back in 2001, always wondered why no one else was doing it too. I guess it's not as common as one might think
@baroqueguitarist5673
@baroqueguitarist5673 3 жыл бұрын
I always thought BEAD should be the new standard tuning. How often do you use the G string ? The best tone on a bass isn't on the G string. You can still play above the 12th fret for some higher notes to add tension to a song. But adding a Low B string that's ultra useful and has a great tone on a bass. Many times a gig might call for you to have a Low B. Not many gigs revolve around you needing that G string. 5 strings have a thick neck that isn't as comfy at least for me and usually is a heavier bass to play 2 hours straight. I play much better on a 4 string neck. To me BEAD just makes perfect sense as my standard bass tuning that best prepares me to play multiple genres.
@patricksanders6597
@patricksanders6597 3 жыл бұрын
On the other hand, I’ve played a few gigs that required a g-string 😂
@vagrius
@vagrius 3 жыл бұрын
Your comment make me a bit closer to choosing this tuning :) Thanx!
@nicgundy
@nicgundy 3 жыл бұрын
Almost every 4 string bass I owned I had it set to B Standard once. It's just so fun!! but of course I also got a matching 4 & 5 string as well both set to B standard
@Roberta_Esposito
@Roberta_Esposito 2 жыл бұрын
100…. E just too loose
@drewkerns8760
@drewkerns8760 2 жыл бұрын
absolutely
@-k-b-
@-k-b- 3 жыл бұрын
I think all 5ths tuning on bass is really killer! A, E, B, F#. That way you don't lose the higher register but you still get that low register. Fuzz comes in handy for that low A
@Stringjoy
@Stringjoy 3 жыл бұрын
That's a good one!
@edwincancelii2917
@edwincancelii2917 2 жыл бұрын
I am a fan of fifth tuned bass guitars & upright basses. Speaking of those, there should be 3 Cajun fifth tuned bass guitars & upright basses. And those Cajun tunings are: F (a semitone higher than the lowest standard 4 string bass guitar & upright bass), C, G & D, all with lighter or thinner gauge strings; Bb (a semitone lower than the low B on a 5 string bass guitar or a 5 string upright bass), F, C & D; and finally, low F (almost an octave lower than the lowest string on a 4 string bass guitar & upright bass), C, G & D, all with thicker gauge strings. Those are the 3 Cajun fifth tuned bass guitars & upright basses.
@SunnyBeeRandomTuber
@SunnyBeeRandomTuber 2 жыл бұрын
I swear on this tuning
@Janisdooms
@Janisdooms Жыл бұрын
I have a Hondo Les Paul 6 string guitar in all fifths!!!!! AEBF#C#G# :), bottom 5 strings all Stringjoys but they didn't have a 7 gauge for the high G#4 so I went with a D'Addario high carbon plain steel 7 gauge string :)
@henkehakansson2004
@henkehakansson2004 3 жыл бұрын
Yes. yes. BEAD tuning. You should show another cunning trick, that I use when playing 4 string BEAD basses. Use a capo on 5th fret. Then, at 5th fret it turns out a regular tuned bass EADG. Now, if the next tune at a gig, is an old Hendrix tune, SRV tune, or you want to play with horns, just clamp the capo one fret down and get a "dropped" Eb tuning. Drop D? Set it on 3rd fret. Play "Born under a bad sign"? Yes, put it at 2nd fret, and let the low C sharp ring, and play open strings. No need for re-tuning at all. Clip it to the headstock if you want that low B... I got this idea, whenever I played a regular bass and had to drop D (even with a hipshot tuner) or drob Eb. Afterwards, when you start the tune, after 30 seconds the downtuned string wants to creep slowly back into it's former pitch, and it's out of tune halfway through the song. And you change tension. With the capo on different frets, the strings doesn't alter tension and the relief remains the same, and no increased fret buzzing due to too slack strings. Works a charm! Now, do you sell dedicated BEAD sets or one has to buy a 5 string set and scrap the high G string?
@aniquinstark4347
@aniquinstark4347 3 жыл бұрын
You can order custom sets of any string diameter imaginable. That's the beauty of stringjoy. I don't know any other company that lets you make your own string sets.
@henkehakansson2004
@henkehakansson2004 3 жыл бұрын
@@aniquinstark4347 Newtone strings England
@licccio2133
@licccio2133 3 жыл бұрын
Ghs and Ernie balls have dedicated BEAD tuning sets
@alwaystinkering7710
@alwaystinkering7710 2 жыл бұрын
GENIUS
@Miatalustrium
@Miatalustrium Жыл бұрын
@Aniquin Stark Kalium was who I used before Stringjoy. Issue is their customer service is garbage. Pricing is roughly the same but they sometimes took 4 weeks to ship my strings and I find that every time I order I *have* to reach out to get my string shipped within a reasonable time. I will say, though, that them having steel-wound bass strings already in a lot of different sizes for years already was nice and the consistency and tone on their thicker strings are always great whereas stringjoy could still use some improvement on that end. (Specifically .130 and thicker there is a big loss in overtones no matter what tuning, neck or pickup adjustment, bass, or tension I'm at.)
@patricksanders6597
@patricksanders6597 3 жыл бұрын
Flatwound strings can be removed and reinstalled, but they can get twisted if you’re not careful. Make sure to line up the break angle with the bridge saddle.
@Stringjoy
@Stringjoy 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, great tip!
@AndrewLane-pm2ro
@AndrewLane-pm2ro 7 ай бұрын
I've been using BEAD 4-string tuning for about 15 years:: Rotosound Monel Heavy Gauge Flatwound Bass Strings (50 75 95 110). These are seriously stiff strings when tuned to EADG, but when tuned down to BEAD their tension is much softer and actually perfect for me. The only modification needed was enlarging the nut grooves a little to accomodate the thicker strings (otherwise they sit too high).
@zerodollarstudio6934
@zerodollarstudio6934 3 жыл бұрын
I have a J-bass in BEAD with a 145 (I think) . I call it my Fourve string.
@Stringjoy
@Stringjoy 3 жыл бұрын
Fourve should definitely be the standard terminology for this
@jason.martin
@jason.martin 2 жыл бұрын
I do AEAD, and have another one with B as well as the low on the 4 string. I would suggest going a heavier gauged on the low A or B, I was doing 145 for low A and 135 for the B, but with your string tension chart gauged to your strings to get a balance 40lb avg string tension it would be 165 for A and 135 For the B
@huguesfardaoclarinettesolo7210
@huguesfardaoclarinettesolo7210 Жыл бұрын
I used to play BEAD when I started playing bass and then during 20 years, just because I was listening to "The Robots" by Kraftwerk on "The Mix" album and the bass synth was very low. Loved it, the main interest was for me, beside the lower notes on B string, the fact that playing higher notes on the D string instead of a G string gets some fat sound, very interesting. I swapped for a 5 strings bass 14 years ago, but this year I found a great 4 strings PB-like I love... and I will probably get another one to be tuned in BEAD for some songs.
@beridus
@beridus 3 жыл бұрын
I love BEAD. That's kind of my go-to tuning on my basses
@OneInTheMosh
@OneInTheMosh 2 жыл бұрын
Do you know if it's possible to play songs that are in C standard with BEAD? I'm pretty new but I'd like to play Dethklok songs at some point
@elpeluca7780
@elpeluca7780 Жыл бұрын
@@OneInTheMosh it will probably be physically impossible. Tune to C.
@brandoncombs8379
@brandoncombs8379 2 жыл бұрын
It's a little late but I've done the opposite E-C on a 5 and E-F on a 6 it works great if you do chords/tapping
@owlbme
@owlbme 2 жыл бұрын
I am getting my first bass next month and *this video* is what convinced me to go with a 4-string and use BEAD tuning 😁
@Sjrm126
@Sjrm126 3 жыл бұрын
I like tuning down my e string down to the low b for a BADG alternate tuning.
@Stringjoy
@Stringjoy 3 жыл бұрын
And then you get to be a "Bad G" which is pretty rad as well...
@thomaskiesel8652
@thomaskiesel8652 3 жыл бұрын
I've been slowly falling in love with D-standard (every string down a whole step)
@stevec6427
@stevec6427 Жыл бұрын
I'm tuned to A# F A# D# for a doom metal band. When me and the guitarist both hit an open A# together it sounds like pure evil. I did have a 5 string with a longer 35" scale and it did have more clarity than the 34" 4 string
@elpeluca7780
@elpeluca7780 Жыл бұрын
Hi. I just tuned mine (Ibanez SR500E) to A# because one song I wanna cover is on that tuning. I see everywhere that I need heavier strings and a truss rod adjustment for lower tunings than E standard. But I'm using 105 gauge, no truss rod adjustment, no action adjustment, the strings are just a little bit more loose than usual (I have it tuned to D all the time, never had to adjust truss rod or anything either), it's definitely 100% playable, barely any fret buzz (and my action is pretty low). Am I missing something? Is it possible that a bass can actually be detuned without a big setup like ppl suggest on the internet needed? PS: Sorry for asking you this, but since I don't seem to find an answer elsewhere and you tune to that tuning I figured why not ask lmao. PS 2: for contrast, I had a Jackson bass set up to D standard, heavier gauge and all, and it's basically unplayable from all the fret buzz.
@mikesmith1290
@mikesmith1290 10 ай бұрын
I also use a 5 string set on my 4 string. My low string is dropped to G to match my 7 string guitar. Sounds pretty good without too much flubbage
@BatteryAcidEater
@BatteryAcidEater 7 ай бұрын
Wtf thats brutal 🔥🔥
@Metal_Horror
@Metal_Horror 9 ай бұрын
I'm thinking about doing this. I'm always wanting to hit that C or D for fills or whatever. Not only that, but I realized you can keep your hand higher up on the neck and still get those low notes which is great for a couple of reasons (I bet Phil Lynott would've loved that). Plus it sort of reinforces the bass's role. I disagree with the notion that the higher notes are strictly the domain of the guitar, because for one thing the bass plays those same notes with a fatter, distinct tone, and you can play with the textures and dynamics of the interplay between instruments. However, the bulk of our duty is to do low end stuff, and most of those higher notes will still be available, just not as conveniently. It just makes way more sense to me to have more low notes than more high notes.
@alleygh0st
@alleygh0st 2 жыл бұрын
been doing that for years. used to have bigger gauge but I scaled down in case I want to tune in standard.
@jjjohnson6530
@jjjohnson6530 3 жыл бұрын
But you should rework the nut for the fatter strings in each slot
@Stringjoy
@Stringjoy 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, like I said in the video this nut is pretty well worn in for heavier strings since I use this bass to test all sorts of strings we make
@henkehakansson2004
@henkehakansson2004 3 жыл бұрын
.... or use them on zero fret basses, where you can mix and match string gauges wildly without re-do the nut all of the time. My preferences. Zero fret takes them all equally.
@Renegadrian
@Renegadrian Ай бұрын
BEAD user here! Love it, better control than a fiver, i never used the G so much so this is my MUST choice! Once I tried it I could never get back!
@tonyrichengod9280
@tonyrichengod9280 13 күн бұрын
You can also buy regular EADG set of flatwounds and tune that to BEAD. The lower tension makes fretting soooo much better
@tacopupps
@tacopupps Жыл бұрын
Ross Valory (Journey) switched to BEAD a long time ago. I tried it and I love it.
@Drunken_Hamster
@Drunken_Hamster 2 ай бұрын
You can also do alternate tunings. Fifths CGDA or DAEB or alternating root-5ths CGCG or DADA. You'd need a custom string set, though.
@robsantorobass
@robsantorobass 11 ай бұрын
I prefer 5’s and have a d-tuner to drop the low B to A to go from B standard to drop A when/if needed. I started on a 4 but have been playing 5’s for majority of my bass playing career. Super comfy for me, I actually prefer the string spacing of a 5. I’ve developed my technique to the point where when I hop on a 4 on occasion I have to switch it to accommodate for the different spacing and just feels off at first. I know if I just wanted to play 4’s I’d get used to it again but if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. I’d also miss having that low B for the lower register as well. To each their own of course, if you like 4’s then hell yeah, go for it. But 5’s are definitely my comfort for playing.
@Justin-hb6cg
@Justin-hb6cg 7 ай бұрын
Started learning/playing bass around 91/92 and hated the G string sound. When I came up with the idea to string my Samick BEAD, the other players around me thought it was weird/stupid. I didn’t care, I loved it.
@Gorazd1974
@Gorazd1974 2 жыл бұрын
I needed two hours to acomodiate from four to five string bass. Dont be feared. Five string is so much fun and limiteless. And sound... different world❤️
@Stringjoy
@Stringjoy 3 жыл бұрын
You ever messed with any alternate tunings for bass? How'd it go?
@muyy2
@muyy2 3 жыл бұрын
Do you guys have a recommended set for BEAD tuning on a short scale? A little slink and slop is fine.
@TripleBMusic
@TripleBMusic 3 жыл бұрын
I once tuned my 5 string to "Open C" to match my Open C guitar tuning. I put it in quotes because you don't want to actually play all the strings open 🤣 I tuned the B up to C, left E where it is, A down to G, D down to C, and left thr G, for CEGCG. Was pretty weird, having the octaves of the lowest note on the 8th fret of the next string up, and the 3rd fret of the next one after that, but it worked well for the situation since I had to match some guitar parts that were a lot harder without strings being tuned to a C.
@Ramble1234
@Ramble1234 3 жыл бұрын
I tuned my bass vi to D1 standard with 120-26 gauge strings. The action is a bit high but other than that, it's pretty solid. Intonation isn't a huge problem surprisingly. It's just weird with the super thin string spacing. I can tune down to B0 and not get floppy. Pretty cool.
@ts4gv
@ts4gv 3 жыл бұрын
All fifths from C-A on a shorter scale acoustic bass. Had some fun but drop C is more practical. If I get more basses I don’t need, I’ll keep one in all fifths for sure.
@russellzauner
@russellzauner 3 жыл бұрын
I play 7 string guitar and 5 string bass (mostly in B standard) and the bonus is that I don't have to retune unless someone is tuned to non standard intervals. I've been considering tuning my shorter scale 6/7 strings into 7ths or 9ths as my hand is feeling more and more cramped the further I go up the neck - but I like the way those instruments sound and feel, so there's not too many options to open up your fingerings except spreading the open strings out a bit more.
@chunhungmok3474
@chunhungmok3474 2 жыл бұрын
Standard 4 string Flatwound is great for downtuning to BEAD
@screwdriver_bandit
@screwdriver_bandit 7 ай бұрын
I run a 4 string jazz with a Daddario EXL60BT in AEAD and it works for me. 120, 90, 67, 50. But I’ve recently become a huge fan of Stringjoy strings so I’m going to start doing a custom set in this. Might wanna beef up my 120 to 125 for A. The 120 in BEAD feels great but the A gets a bit flubby at 120. Only had to slightly sand down my nut
@shahalamgaming2305
@shahalamgaming2305 2 жыл бұрын
me on the other hand tuned my 5 string to EADGB , dont really care about g and b string but i love my e string got extra low end
@381nm
@381nm 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I'm a guitarist who recently got a couple of basses and I've got a couple of questions. I'm planning on tuning one of them to ADAD, to match a 7-string guitar that's in "Drop D" and then the low A to match. 1: What gauge would you recommend? I have 100/80/65/45 on the bass that's staying in standard and I like the feel of those. 34" scale. 2: Would you expect any issues with the bridge saddles with the thicker strings? (I'm expecting to need nut work and I'm OK with that) Thanks!
@Stringjoy
@Stringjoy 3 жыл бұрын
I'd do .060 - .080 - .110 - .145 personally. Regarding the saddles-I don't know, depends on your bass, but I would expect you'll be OK on that end.
@elibro_
@elibro_ 2 ай бұрын
Wish there were more videos on how to go about doing this. Been playing bass for a bit, but don't know anything about upgrading hardware etc. I definitely prefer 4 string but have been wanting to do this as well lol. Either way, appreciate the tips so I know what to ask for when taking it to a shop!
@darcyzhang4739
@darcyzhang4739 6 ай бұрын
Cool idea! and you can capo on the 5th fret if you want to play it like a standard 4 string
@tiagomoraisc
@tiagomoraisc 3 жыл бұрын
I just did the same thing .. worked well .. so far no other futher adjustments needed ... Thaks for the video
@BeesWaxMinder
@BeesWaxMinder 3 жыл бұрын
I would SO love BEAD FlatWound Strings but who sells ‘em? 🤷‍♂️
@jacksonvillejared
@jacksonvillejared 3 жыл бұрын
Ernie Ball Coblat flats and regular flats, Daddario Chromes, and Fender make flatwound 5 sets. I use the EB cobalt flats on my 5.
@BeesWaxMinder
@BeesWaxMinder 3 жыл бұрын
@@jacksonvillejared cheers!
@MorHalfon
@MorHalfon 3 жыл бұрын
Would be any problem if you set the bass with this strings to drop A for playing heavy distortion stuff?
@Bflatest
@Bflatest Жыл бұрын
Ive been in country bands all over for over 30 years and NO it's not popular. What is common is regular 4 string tuning BUT many also add a mechanism for drop D
@matthewholveck3575
@matthewholveck3575 Жыл бұрын
I prefer J to P bass just for versatility, but that does have a really cool tone.
@Metal_Horror
@Metal_Horror 9 ай бұрын
Plus if you really need regular tuning for a song you can throw a capo on the fifth fret.
@blahblahsen1142
@blahblahsen1142 3 жыл бұрын
i got spoiled by stringjoy's customization. i tend to like VERY heavy low strings and more bendy highs so i do like a 5-string 140-40 so the B is fat as shit, and the G is very slinky. But i have a 6 and i decided to go low as possible, and found that the Stringjoy 165 on a 34 inch, get's a fairly comfortable low G. i cant seem to get to F# on anything for F#BEadg but whatever. i really need a longer bass for that but cant justify the money just for an extra bass that get's whale-fart range. it;s not like a play in a band that tunes F# for 8-strings or anything. My band plays in drop C, and i got a 5-string uptuned to Drop C...which BTW is damn near impossible without custom string ordering, so yet again Stringjoy solves an age-old problem. try using a regular brand-X 5-string pack and tuning up to CGCfa# and tell me those high strings arent literally cheese-cutter wire on your fingers. your bass neck turns into a banana and light aircraft can make a landing pass between your strings and 12th fret.
@Seshunavailable
@Seshunavailable Жыл бұрын
Whale fart
@GuyTan101
@GuyTan101 Жыл бұрын
Same bass setup here with my Ibanez Gio 4 String Bass BEAD string setup.
@bertoman3937
@bertoman3937 2 жыл бұрын
Hi there from the Philippines... I have a cheap bass and it's action is aweful... I'm planning on getting a 6 string bass and will be using the A-D-G-B string on it... Can you make a video on if it's possible to do it and what will happen if it is turned with E-A-D-G...
@viktoriarosa5761
@viktoriarosa5761 Жыл бұрын
Do you have to get new strings for tuning the bass to b e a d? I don't know much about bass tunings, right now I have standard tuning but i've been thinking lately that i'd like to try b e a d or c# tuning
@Stringjoy
@Stringjoy Жыл бұрын
Yes it would be highly recommended. Or buy a 5 string set and get rid of the G.
@oservoasafe
@oservoasafe Жыл бұрын
cant wait to do that on my jazz bass. it's arriving nest Tuesday
@yurimodin7333
@yurimodin7333 2 жыл бұрын
I have had my Warwick RockBass setup like this for years.
@Stringjoy
@Stringjoy 2 жыл бұрын
I bet that works great!
@Crushin123
@Crushin123 2 жыл бұрын
I've never fully understood the whole B string craze. It ALWAYS sounds muddy and all the notes on the B string sound different than all the others - almost like its muffled in comparison. Oh well, diff strokes. Thx for the vid - subb'd
@Stringjoy
@Stringjoy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub! I know what you mean, definitely a different tonality to most B strings. But for some folks who love the boom, a B string on the fifth fret may be more desirable than an open E.
@henkehakansson2004
@henkehakansson2004 Жыл бұрын
Try Dingwall or any other fanned frets bass WITH AT LEAST 36,25 inch long scale on the lowest B-string. You don't have to buy posh Dingwall boutique basses, Ibanez, LTD/ESP etc has jumped on the fanned fret bandwagon too, so you'll have cheaper options. There are alternatives to Dingwall out there now.
@Crushin123
@Crushin123 Жыл бұрын
@@henkehakansson2004 I have 3 Dingwalls. Sold the two 5 strings...just a completely differing tone compared to the other strings - almost a woofy sound compared. All good. Cheers
@SO-ym3zs
@SO-ym3zs 7 ай бұрын
My experience, too. The B string has its place in certain genres, but it usually sounds like it's coming from a different instrument. It's true the difference in tone colors between strings on a 4-string bass are already quite pronounced, but the low B string sounds almost tacked onto the "normal" bass.
@c.conga11
@c.conga11 2 ай бұрын
I've never heard a muddy B-string. Not even on short-scales
@boarderking133
@boarderking133 Жыл бұрын
when will stringjoy make flats?
@alexledford4747
@alexledford4747 2 жыл бұрын
Completely unrelated question: What Bad Cat amp is that!?
@bobskewer1874
@bobskewer1874 2 жыл бұрын
I think I'm switching mine to ADGC after seeing this. Thanks!
@kurdtjohn
@kurdtjohn 3 жыл бұрын
the guy from Jimmy Eat World uses the same gauge on a P Bass for standard E tuning. wonder how that feels.
@jackshittle
@jackshittle Жыл бұрын
I tried stringing my MM Stingray one time with a BEAD and my neck looked like a half pipe. Instantly cut them off and bought a Zon Sonus 5 string instead.
@Stringjoy
@Stringjoy Жыл бұрын
Interesting! Wonder what gauge you were using. Theoretically, BEAD with proper string gauges exerts no more tension on the neck than EADG with proper gauges, so that shouldn't have happened
@jackshittle
@jackshittle Жыл бұрын
@@Stringjoy Probably D'Addario or Ernie Ball. This was back in the 90's though. The Zon bass is graphite and has no tuss rod so with that I would tune to C# and B and had no issues.
@KyleCastroTheDrummerBoy090613
@KyleCastroTheDrummerBoy090613 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!! You did it so well Sir!!! 😊🥁🇵🇭
@creepymcpeepers
@creepymcpeepers 10 ай бұрын
I picked up a slammer hammer jazz bass I’m gonna drop Tune it it sounded preety good
@leviackermann770
@leviackermann770 Жыл бұрын
Hey question because I’m recently doing this to my bass but my 130 gauge is very floppy tuned to b
@dukeofearl4117
@dukeofearl4117 3 жыл бұрын
Why did you go with the lighter guage? Are you tuning higher or lower to get the BEAD?
@Stringjoy
@Stringjoy 3 жыл бұрын
Lower, and 60-125 isn't really a "lighter" gauge for 4 string bass, it's just the bottom 4 of a "light" gauge 5 string bass set. In guitar strings everything is "light" in one way or another, there's Medium Light, Regular Light, Light, Super Light, Custom Light, Extra Light, Ultra Light, it's all kinda dumb to be honest but these words were developed and standardized long before we came around.
@BlackJaguarGX64
@BlackJaguarGX64 2 жыл бұрын
when i get 130-60 bass strings for my ibanez sr300eb i use ADAD
@snakeplissken44
@snakeplissken44 10 ай бұрын
Sounds perfect from where I'm sitting!
@fadeskywards1245
@fadeskywards1245 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a guitar player, yet I really find this interesting.
@petelok9969
@petelok9969 2 жыл бұрын
Any issues with tension? I ve thought of doing this but going to ADGC, but no more!
@773Spair
@773Spair 3 жыл бұрын
Since a lot of bassists only use the E and A strings, why not shift 2 strings down, going for GBEA? Yes, I know "bassists go by 4ths," but I find staying on the GDAEB pattern easier.
@justaamateur6533
@justaamateur6533 Жыл бұрын
Because getting a decent amount of tention on the g string is nearly impossible with a 34' bass unless you use a ridiculously heavy string gauge
@773Spair
@773Spair Жыл бұрын
@@justaamateur6533 Yeah, you'd want a 37" scale or so.
@CorvetteCoonass
@CorvetteCoonass Жыл бұрын
I had a Cort 5 string strung similar to this, F#-B-E-A-D. The low F# was a 175 and it vibrated my entire body playing unplugged. 😂
@773Spair
@773Spair Жыл бұрын
@@CorvetteCoonassOh, wow. I wonder how it would have sounded with your ear touching it.
@samt1905
@samt1905 2 жыл бұрын
Is the best way to convert an EADG tune to a BEAD tune, to add a LOW B string at the top or to tune standard EADG strings to BEAD?
@ericc.2789
@ericc.2789 2 жыл бұрын
If you try to tune light or medium gauge strings to C or B tuning, you'll lose tension needed and the strings will be clacking against your fretboard and pickups. It's best to go with heavier gauges for tuning that low.
@christopherhendricks4369
@christopherhendricks4369 Жыл бұрын
Peter Steele from Type O Negative used BEAD in most songs.
@aggregatemusic
@aggregatemusic 3 жыл бұрын
Low B never sounds good to me at 34".
@Stringjoy
@Stringjoy 3 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean, 35" - 36" really brings it to life
@offbeatbassgear
@offbeatbassgear 3 жыл бұрын
I have three five strings, and the two that are 35" scale do sound tighter than the 34" and it is very noticeable on my fretless five. The downside is the body is string-through so you're stuck with buying extended scale strings. I did pick up a pretty affordable set on Stringjoy.
@henkehakansson2004
@henkehakansson2004 3 жыл бұрын
@@Stringjoy No, only fanned frets will do. At least 36" on low b and still 35" at D...fanned frets has started to catch on lately just due to the low b sounding flubby...a G string on 37" will snap...
@AndrewLane-pm2ro
@AndrewLane-pm2ro 7 ай бұрын
I tend to agree. The only time I use the low-B on my 34" is as a ghost note, which I think sounds OK.
@ellocodelbajo2060
@ellocodelbajo2060 2 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to play Drop A (AEAD) like that? I'm planning to do that with my Dean bass in a couple of years.
@Stringjoy
@Stringjoy 2 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't be a problem!
@ellocodelbajo2060
@ellocodelbajo2060 2 жыл бұрын
@@Stringjoy Noice.
@SO-ym3zs
@SO-ym3zs 7 ай бұрын
A large number of cool bass lines use the G string. I would never ditch it unless playing certain metal styles exclusively. You're giving up part of what makes a bass sound beautiful and special. I'd rather use a 5-string when truly needed or just tune a 4 down when necessary (Eb, drop D, D standard, drop C, whatever) and then back up to standard.
@AJbassist
@AJbassist 2 жыл бұрын
in alot of metal/deathcore use this in idea and play in d standard and FAR
@marcusstrymon693
@marcusstrymon693 2 жыл бұрын
question is, shall I use this on my insane 58 style american original p bass or my partcaster jazz.... my 2 main basses or shall I use it on my cheap old cort bass bc obe doesnt need it that much?
@Stringjoy
@Stringjoy 2 жыл бұрын
I'd say the Cort is the move here
@creepymcpeepers
@creepymcpeepers 3 жыл бұрын
I’m getting a bass for this tubing next I want that schecter ex-4 schecter spocalypse
@virtual_balboa
@virtual_balboa 3 жыл бұрын
I prefer .130 on a 34" four string for B
@richardkinman9268
@richardkinman9268 Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro, appreciate it!!!! \m/
@matthewjohnston1746
@matthewjohnston1746 3 ай бұрын
B string won’t fit thru my bridge…
@robertnagy3942
@robertnagy3942 11 ай бұрын
Can I use the bottom 4 strings from a 5 string set to get a B F# B E (drop B) tuning on my 4 string bass without messing up the intonation and truss rod? Or do I absolutely have to tamper with the truss rod in order to maintain proper intonation and not have fretted notes sound out of tune?
@robertnagy3942
@robertnagy3942 11 ай бұрын
@Christisking0777 oh okay. In that case I guess I'll stay with E standard until I save up for a 5 string
@Metaljonus
@Metaljonus 2 жыл бұрын
Your hair is on point my homie!
@profit0fdoom
@profit0fdoom 25 күн бұрын
Peter Steele used to play in this tuning (B E A D)
@fromalongtimeago
@fromalongtimeago 10 ай бұрын
Ross Valory from Journey strung his bases this way
@alexx9252
@alexx9252 2 жыл бұрын
.........im going to the music store tomorrow
@DrKeremKoseoglu
@DrKeremKoseoglu 2 жыл бұрын
You hear the B string at 04:51 .
@ricardojmestre
@ricardojmestre Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@joaonunes7783
@joaonunes7783 2 жыл бұрын
What about fret buzz?
@Stringjoy
@Stringjoy 2 жыл бұрын
It can be minimized with the right string gauge and setup!
@danadane2501
@danadane2501 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly you can put on a standard heavy set 55 - 110 and you can get the BEAD tuning . You truly don't need a 130 gauge low string .
@robertjova5400
@robertjova5400 7 ай бұрын
Billy Joel uses alternate tuning as well 🥔
@balletinparabellum3666
@balletinparabellum3666 3 жыл бұрын
ive thought of doing this once.
@g5johnathan
@g5johnathan 10 ай бұрын
Exactly similar to Ryan Martinie or any other nu metal bassist
@almostliterally593
@almostliterally593 Ай бұрын
Felix only needed 6 strings
@StephenALS2002
@StephenALS2002 Жыл бұрын
I hate 5 string basses I always preferred the 4 string because they’re funny to play and they aren’t too big for my hands
@bthonk
@bthonk 2 жыл бұрын
i tuned my 4 string to aead
@darmenmassenov3983
@darmenmassenov3983 Жыл бұрын
A lot of words...
@jerbear7952
@jerbear7952 7 ай бұрын
The hell does Jaco have to do with me playing the bass? We arent even the same species in any way.
@stegersexguitars5808
@stegersexguitars5808 3 жыл бұрын
Ha! he said doodoo......
@Stringjoy
@Stringjoy 3 жыл бұрын
I try to get it into every video if I can
@stegersexguitars5808
@stegersexguitars5808 3 жыл бұрын
@@Stringjoy doodoo that....
@ClumsyFlounder
@ClumsyFlounder 2 жыл бұрын
bro stop bobbing your head like that
@TheEngin33r
@TheEngin33r 8 ай бұрын
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