HSB0531 Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 My band tunes down half a step. Low E string to D#, A string to G# etc.I've been using heavy gauge strings .050 - .110 on my 4-string basses with no problems.My concern is that Hamer 12 string basses use lighter gauge strings (.045/.020 - .100/.045).Can I tune half a step lower without any problems like fret buzz, or having to adjust the trussrod a great deal?
Thundernotes Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 I think you'd likely have to adjust the truss rod(s) a bit.
HSB0531 Posted January 1, 2010 Author Posted January 1, 2010 Thanks guys.I'll have it done when it comes in.
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My band tunes down half a step.
Low E string to D#, A string to G# etc.
I've been using heavy gauge strings .050 - .110 on my 4-string basses with no problems.
My concern is that Hamer 12 string basses use lighter gauge strings (.045/.020 - .100/.045).
Can I tune half a step lower without any problems like fret buzz, or having to adjust the trussrod a great deal?
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