Bass Tuning in F

Dwellingers · 06-06-2008, 04:16 AM

Hey - Just saw some live footage of meshuggah. The Guitarplayers played 8 strings, probably tuned in F. But the bass player - played a Warwick of some sort. To my knowledge the scales on Warwick is only 34" - but the bass should still be tuned in F like the guitars, right?

That should really be some thick motherfuckers of strings the bassplayer got on. Do any know which Gauge he uses - and does it sound allright. Cause i might be joining a Band using 8-strings. I should say at least 35" scale.

Metal Ken · 06-06-2008, 04:22 AM

I think he tunes to the same pitch as the guitar, up a half step.

Nick · 06-06-2008, 04:27 AM

you think right!

OzzyC · 06-06-2008, 04:43 AM

But, if you still want to do the low F thing, check out Conklin's website. They've got a section on strings.

Dwellingers · 06-06-2008, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metal Ken

I think he tunes to the same pitch as the guitar, up a half step.

Wow - that seems kinda Wierd, but logical in a way. this means that the B is Tuned up to F? Crazy mofos them Meshuggah....

OwlsHaveEyes · 06-06-2008, 11:22 AM

8 strings are tuned F#BEADGBE, so it would be tuned down a half step...so they wouldn't be tuning their B to an F, but tuning their F# to an F

OzzyC · 06-06-2008, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OwlsHaveEyes

8 strings are tuned F#BEADGBE, so it would be tuned down a half step...so they wouldn't be tuning their B to an F, but tuning their F# to an F

Yeah... But we're talking about BASS.

Mattayus · 06-06-2008, 02:34 PM

LOL, yeah that got confusing for a second.

Crucified · 06-06-2008, 08:33 PM

warwick also make any of their models custom to 35" IIRC. also the dark lord is at 35 stock tuned to f#. great sounding and playing bass.

heavy7-665 · 06-06-2008, 11:55 PM

isnt the dark lord 39"?

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