Where can i buy guitar strings in New Standard Tuning (CGDAEG low to high) and c!
Question: k, so i play cello, but i want the ability to access features available to electric bass players such as popping and slapping, use of amps and effects pedals. yes, i know about electric cellos. but i just want a guitar tuned like a cello (or better yet, a bass tuned as cello).
so i found out there are guitar strings tuned in fifths with a diminished third or something on top (CGDAEG low to high) called New Standard Tuning. This is ideal, because it's the same as cello, plus the high E and G. But the strings are hard to find. If you know of a specific web address where i can find them (to buy), or if you know where i could find them for Bass guitar (which would be better), please submit an answer and help me out. thanks so much!
Answers: k, so i play cello, but i want the ability to access features available to electric bass players such as popping and slapping, use of amps and effects pedals. yes, i know about electric cellos. but i just want a guitar tuned like a cello (or better yet, a bass tuned as cello).
so i found out there are guitar strings tuned in fifths with a diminished third or something on top (CGDAEG low to high) called New Standard Tuning. This is ideal, because it's the same as cello, plus the high E and G. But the strings are hard to find. If you know of a specific web address where i can find them (to buy), or if you know where i could find them for Bass guitar (which would be better), please submit an answer and help me out. thanks so much!
This guy gives recommended string gauges:
http://home.comcast.net/~curtgolden/cgwe...
You could put a custom set together from individual strings.
I would think normal strings tuned in NST might not work so well. The high strings would be really stretched and the low C might be too loose. I suppose you could use the low E and possibly the A from a heavy-gauge set for the C and G, then a medium/light D and G for the D and A, then a normal high E, then a really light gauge high E for the high G.
Tuning bass strings lower shouldn't cause premature wear, but again, a low E string tuned down to C might not have much tone... I think you would do best with a 5 or 6 string bass and the closest appropriate strings for the desired pitches.
If you want to do a 4 string bass in C, G, D, A tuning, it might be best to buy a 5 string set and use the low B string. At least you will get both a B and E string to try...
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