Drop D tuning key?

[Rano Bass]

Just broke my E string machine and thinking of replacing with a Hipshot BT1. It'll fit a Sterling? Thanks for any help.

I'm sure it will fit a Sterling.

 

[Rano Bass]

Some people like that sound and the lower notes, music is about what sounds good, and to some people, it does sound good, and that's all there is to it. It's exactly the same as me saying you don't NEED an HH bongo, and you don't NEED an HS, you could still play them with single H and you'd still be playing bass and it would still sound pretty good right? But you LIKE having the option, even if it's not totally necessary. [/rant]

+1

Variety is good, i use both: a four with a detuner, and a 5 strings and i like it.
I don't play metal BTW, and back when i did i used a four

 

[Aussie Mark]

I don't play metal BTW, and back when i did i used a FOUR

Case closed

 

[the unrepentant]

Aye but i'm just saying, there is room for a 5, be it metal or jazz, just because some people like the sound.
To be honest, 90% of the time in my last metal band i did pick up my four more than my five (though my four WAS a musicman )