Tuning down to Eb?

[armybass]

On my 2011 JG Ric, the tension was a bit more than I liked....I am guessing it was the type of strings (which brand I am unaware of). So I decided to tune that one down to Eb since one of my steady gigs is tuned to Eb. I did it and it plays fine, no buzzing and it plays just great. Just making sure that by tuning it down a half step that I wasn't going to hurt anything on the Ric. I know most of my bolt-ons handle it fine...but just thought I would ask....

[blueflamerick]

You have nothing to worry about.

[teeder]

My V63's have been tuned like that since 2004. No problems.

[armybass]

Very good to hear! Hey Erik, looks like we are neightbors! I used to work at Richmond Music Center....ever go there?

[fran4001]

Yep, my whole fleet's been tuned to Eb since the mid 90's. No worries. In fact I'd hazard a guess that it has improved their general health a bit!

[blueflamerick]

Scott, I was just there on Wednesday. Great store! If you ever want to get together to talk Ricks, let me know. If you get a chance, pick up a copy of this week's Style Weekly magazine. It's the music issue, and my band is featured. Track 14, Andy Vaughan & the Driveline.

[coolingitdown]

I used to tune my 4003 DGCF. I used slightly heavier strings to make the tension feel standard. I never had a problem.

Fear not! Your bass will be fine!