Bass tuned EADGC

[tmoney61092]

can anyone tell me where to find a set of strings for a 5 string that are eadgc, thanks
 
~Taylor

[tmoney61092]

eadgc* is what i meant, can you change it to that dave, thanks
 
[done]
 
(Message edited by davehouck on April 10, 2009)

[hieronymous]

I've been buying 6-string sets and putting the low B aside or selling them/giving them away on various forums.

[tmoney61092]

when you sell it, how much do you usually get?

[dnburgess]

There are a few string brands around that have a good selection of separates - so you could buy a four string set and a separate C string - e.g. GHS, D'Addario. There are plenty others. Also Elixir has separate C strings.

[bsee]

While you can buy a four string plus a separate C, most local dealers will only stock a very small selection.  You probably need to stick with the larger on-line string dealers (like juststrings.com) to locate the set you're looking for.  It looks like GHS Boomers and La Bella Slappers are both available in a native high-C five string set.
 
Alternately, I'd contact one of the stronger dealers out there, like Beaver at Bass Central, and see what they can get for you.  Beaver has a set listed from R. Cocco on his site and is a pleasure to do business with.  He's also been one of the larger Alembic dealers for years and knows our instruments pretty well.
 
Remember that the type, construction and gauge of the strings will have a significant affect on your tone.  You may not have a lot of easy choices, but be prepared to buy a six string set if you have to in order to get the right set for you.
 
-bob

[pierreyves]

I did that: standard eadg d'addario exl 170 + d'addario c xlb 032, very nice sound

[tmoney61092]

thanks for the info, i will definetly look into, keep posting if anyone has anymore info they can give
 
~Taylor

[elwoodblue]

You guys have me thinking about restringing my L5000
with a high C. Thanks also for the good info.