LPboco Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 (edited) I have an ibanez btb 450 qm and am just wondering, how low can i actually tune? i was always told you can only tune to c# on a guitar. Is it the same with bass? Thanks in advance Connor Edited April 26, 2008 by LPboco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 (edited) You can tune down as far as your setup and scale will allow. Fret buzz and intonation will become a big problem, plus shorter scale lengths will mean you'll lose tone and sustain. String gauge can be increased to counteract this, but doesn't replace either. Whoever said you can only tune down to "X" sounds like they don't know the fundamental ideas of how string instruments work or are set up. Edited April 26, 2008 by Prostheta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPboco Posted April 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 Thanks alot i appreciate the input! Connor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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