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by ernholystone
05 Dec 2025 02:45
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: Tuning exess 4 string bass to BEAD
Replies: 3
Views: 1610

Re: Tuning exess 4 string bass to BEAD

Looking forward to hearing how your project turns out!:pompom:
by ernholystone
05 Dec 2025 02:44
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: Tuning exess 4 string bass to BEAD
Replies: 3
Views: 1610

Re: Tuning exess 4 string bass to BEAD

Hi djsaysauce, You’ll need to carefully widen the existing slots for a .125–.130 B string so it doesn’t pinch or sit too high. If you’re unsure, a luthier can file the nut cleanly for very little escape road cost. After that, just adjust the intonation and maybe tweak the truss rod slightly. Vigier ...
by ernholystone
05 Dec 2025 02:43
Forum: Guitar and bass forum
Topic: Tuning exess 4 string bass to BEAD
Replies: 3
Views: 1610

Re: Tuning exess 4 string bass to BEAD

Hi djsaysauce,
You’ll need to carefully widen the existing slots for a .125–.130 B string so it doesn’t pinch or sit too high. If you’re unsure, a luthier can file the nut cleanly for very little cost.