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Drop Tuner on a Ken Smith?
Hiya guys,
I'm wondering if it's possible to put in a drop-tuner (or 'de-tuner' - whatever they are called) on my KS 6 string bass. If any bass can handle the low frequencies - this one would. I'm wondering if drop tuners are available for the KS tuners, and is it feasible? I don't know if the string's detuning/retuning would wear out the brass nut. (NOT wanting that!) I have a drop tuner on my Fender Reggie Hamilton 5 string, but the nut on that one is - hmm - what is it called - 'phenalic'? It's some sort of bone/plastic looking piece. Thanks for the replies! Dave |
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Drop?
Drop to where? 'B' is not low enough? Audible fundamental is the question you should ask yourself? Can you even hear a real note down there or will the band have to stop and wait for the note a bar or two?
I have seen one 4 string with this added. They RUINED the Coat of Arms carving by cutting in to it for the added drop gadget. |
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It would be nice to have down to the low A, but - "...RUINED the Coat of Arms"? Well, that is a good reason not to do it then! |
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Low A?
Detune the bass then and try the T145 gauge as well for that.
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Yep.
+1 on that suggestion.
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