SR5 tuned E to C?

[Freddels]

With the compensated nut, is there any problem with stringing an SR5 E to C?

I generally tune my fivers with a high C and forego the 34" thumb rest.

 

[bass&cookies]

My sr5 doesn't have a compensated nut, but I haven't had any problems. Mine was tuned like that for a while, and I really liked it. I either need a second fiver that I can keep tuned like that, or a sixer!

 

[Dr Stankface]

When I got my buttercream fretless SR5, it's was tuned E - C. No nut work had been done. Of course I took it back down to B - G.

 

[Freddels]

Thanks for the info. Now I'll have to try out the SR5 to see if it's for me. Is there a rumor of a Sterling 5 coming out sometime or was I just dreaming about this?

 

[Bill]

It is indeed coming out! Probably in the next year or so.

 

[Fred E.]

Hey, I just posted a reply to the Bongo 6 thread about E to C tuning--great minds & all.

 

[Freddels]

Hey, I just posted a reply to the Bongo 6 thread about E to C tuning--great minds & all.

Probably has something to do with the first name.