Nut question for Jon

[The Rodg]

Hey dude, I've got a question regarding my SR5 since I am doing gigs with both my Stingray and my Bongo5. I want to set my Stingray up for more funk/rock with stainless strings and leave my Bongo set up on more mellow cables (ballads/general music).
Since I am going to set my Stingray up this way there won't be much need for the Low B and was looking to maybe use a high C.


Will there be an Issue with intonation if I string up my SR5:
E-A-D-G-C ?

I know the relief will probably have to be adjusted since there will be less tension without the low B. I am just worried about tuning and wanted to check before I get into something I know nothing about.

Thanks..........

 

[Dargin]

Jon is on vacation until Wed, so he will be unable to answer questions until then.

 

[StingRayzor]

Please correct me if I am wrong, and, I know, I am not Jon, but I am pretty sure you would need to get a new nut cut to switvh it a 5'er with a high C for it to be perfect. But, if the strings don't rattle in the nut, you will be fine. Just try it and see if it will work for you. My only advice, if you do not get a new nut, is to try and use a least a medium gauge string to minimize the "empty spaces".

 

[phatduckk]

Please correct me if I am wrong, and, I know, I am not Jon, but I am pretty sure you would need to get a new nut cut to switvh it a 5'er with a high C for it to be perfect. But, if the strings don't rattle in the nut, you will be fine. Just try it and see if it will work for you. My only advice, if you do not get a new nut, is to try and use a least a medium gauge string to minimize the "empty spaces".

i think ive read that somewhere here as well ... but i dunno.

good luck

 

[bassmonkeee]

Hey dude, I've got a question regarding my SR5 since I am doing gigs with both my Stingray and my Bongo5. I want to set my Stingray up for more funk/rock with stainless strings and leave my Bongo set up on more mellow cables (ballads/general music).
Since I am going to set my Stingray up this way there won't be much need for the Low B and was looking to maybe use a high C.


Will there be an Issue with intonation if I string up my SR5:
E-A-D-G-C ?

I know the relief will probably have to be adjusted since there will be less tension without the low B. I am just worried about tuning and wanted to check before I get into something I know nothing about.

Thanks..........

For the record, you will probably be raising the tension by adding a high C string. Just because the B string is bigger, don't assume that it is adding more tension to the neck. You know how people are always complaining about a floppy B string? How many people have complained about a floppy high C string?

TI Powerbass strings, for example, have a low B string with 27.99lbs of tension. The high C string, however, has 39.46lbs of tension.



You'll definitely need to adjust the intonation since you're basically moving every string to a new position. Unless your bridge saddles are all set at exactly the same point (doubtful), it only makes sense that they'll need to be adjusted. It's not too difficult, though, and it'll be good practice.

Having a high C string is a lot of fun. I've set up more than one bass with EADGC tuning without major changes. If you're lucky, you won't need to change the nut out (I never have with no ill effects).

I'm currently without a EADGC tuned bass, and I keep toying with the idea of setting up my fretted Bongo that way. Hmmm.....

 

[tkarter]

Make sure you get the C wrapped down to the bottom of the tuning peg for plenty of break and set the intonation and enjoy.

tk