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Tuning down to Eb?
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 6:55 am
by 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....
Re: Tuning down to Eb?
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:04 am
by blueflamerick
You have nothing to worry about.
Re: Tuning down to Eb?
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:59 am
by teeder
My V63's have been tuned like that since 2004. No problems.
Re: Tuning down to Eb?
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:08 am
by armybass
Very good to hear! Hey Erik, looks like we are neightbors! I used to work at Richmond Music Center....ever go there?
Re: Tuning down to Eb?
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:17 am
by 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!
Re: Tuning down to Eb?
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:36 am
by 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.
Re: Tuning down to Eb?
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 1:29 pm
by 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!