I just finished my first 3 string CBG; and I am pleased with it, and it sounds good. I've started to make a 2 string CB Bass, and I have a question regarding strings: there are 4 bass strings in a pack; so, which 2 strings do you use?
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Whatever you want!!!!!I use some messed up sets,thats the fun!My latest I strung kinda thick in the middle and worked thinner on the outsides w/ the strings!!!!Middle is 50,tops are 15 10,bottoms are 30? and 24.
Sounds sick.Not pro,crappy like my building and playing!Hahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!FFFFF^%^%^%%$%#$$##$@#!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As a bass player, I'll suggest the two low strings, E and A on a full/long scale (34") bass, and use the other two on a short scale bass (30") tuned to E and A.
with that arrangement any bass player could pick up your CBB(s) and play with a band without a hitch.
Thank you, JL. I think I'll make a short scale 30"er. I like your bass clef. Do you have it as a tat?
I think the right answer is: The two you want to use!