need help on tuning a 5 string bass..

[deus deceptor]

hey guys.... can you guys help on how to tune drop c on a 5 string bass?

 

[5stringwonder]

drop c? you've already got a low B in standard tuning

 

[alanchia]

yeah, 5 string model is either B,E,A,D,G (low B) or E,A,D,G,C (high C) or E,A,D,G,B (not so common). drop c would be covered by B,E,A,D,G. the low B will have the C in first fret position.

 

[jbarks]

If your guitarists play in drop C, they're probably tuned CGCFAD and are asking you to tune to GCGCF. You will get mud—just play in BEADG and know your notes... or play with .50s

 

[schmuardian]

If for whatever reason you want CEADG.... then instead of pressing 5th fret on the 5th string and tuning to E, just hold the 4th and tune to E.