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Comment by Sammy Lloyd on September 15, 2015 at 8:58am

I got a question, I'd love any answer that may guide me in the right direction.

I have a Tenor CBUke....it's 17" scale......however, over time I've got used to playing DGBE (a la Baritone scale). Is it possible to tune a Tenor CBU to DGBE.....and not the GCEA strings that would normally be recommended? I await with any advice. (if it is possible....what strings would I require? ) cheers Sammy

Comment by Where's Uranus? on September 19, 2013 at 5:24am

I'd say no, Steve Wishnevsky builds his basses without truss rods, and claims his headstock design is key to the strength.

The caveat would be if you live in a climate where the humidity varies wildly, like the Midwest, where your neck will expand / contract a lot and need a lot of adjustment for playability.

Comment by Marcus Darwell on September 19, 2013 at 5:15am

Hi. I've built a couple of 4 string CBGs and would like to try a bass - I have a really nice box that was given to me. I have loads of questions but my basic one is do I need a truss rod (beyond my tools/skills) or would a laminated straight-thru neck take the strain? Thanks for any advice......

Comment by Blind Lemon Cello on August 15, 2013 at 8:49am

Nice Jim, glad I could help. Post a vid of that bad boy when you get the chance.

Comment by Jim brinkley on August 15, 2013 at 3:19am

Blind Lemon cello, thanks fro the tip on the strings, used. 36,26, 17, sounds real sweet. TA

Comment by Blind Lemon Cello on August 11, 2013 at 6:49am

Jim, you should have no trouble getting a GDG tune from the sets I mentioned. My 4 string 30" CBG is FFCF, my Teisco is GDGB, have fun.

Comment by Jim brinkley on August 10, 2013 at 11:54pm

Thanks Blind Lemon Cello & Where's Uranus. where did U get those name's? Yer any way thanks again, will try these strings not sure about tuning's will let U know.

Comment by Where's Uranus? on August 10, 2013 at 7:11am

Hey Jim what do younplan to tune it to?

29" might be longer than some guitar string sets go. You can get banjo strings longer, and bass strings longer, Ernie Ball do a Fender VI string set made for 30" necks too.

Comment by Blind Lemon Cello on August 10, 2013 at 4:54am

Hey Jim, most 3 string cbg's use the 5,4,3 strings from a 6 string set. I have a baritone Teisco 27" scale that the 5,4,3 = 46,36,26w. I also built a 4 string dual pup, dual outlet 30" scale cbg, 70, 36,w,26w,17. Hope this helps.

Comment by Jim brinkley on August 10, 2013 at 4:29am

Hi my name is Jim, I've built a 3 string cgb baritone, but not sure about the strings it's 29 inch between nut & bridge. Can you guys help thanks. jim

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