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jbybj
Junior
Username: jbybj

Post Number: 34
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 7:19 pm:   Edit Post

Anyone have any experience with a D-tuner on a 34" scale? I don't have room for another bass right now, and I'm getting kind of antsy. This always seemed like a good idea to me, but how about reality.
Thanks, James
hieronymous
Member
Username: hieronymous

Post Number: 96
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 7:53 pm:   Edit Post

I used to use a D-tuner a lot. I really liked it. You have to get used to playing in the new tuning (DADG, assuming you're using standard tuning and tuning down a 1/2 step), but if you're playing in D it's actually kind of nice. There were even a couple of tunes where I would only detune in certain sections.

But I guess we should ask, how far down do you hope to detune?
to_81_0190
Junior
Username: to_81_0190

Post Number: 24
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Friday, December 15, 2006 - 1:23 am:   Edit Post

Hi James,

I'm using Hipshot D-tuner on my MJ and Disttilate. MJ is 34" scale. I like it's sound very much. Replacing is easy. There is one notice that when tuning E-string, flipping the lever 2 or 3 times is required to settle the string in tune as it is written in a manual. After this, the string settles in tune all the while you down to D or up to E as you like. Some nervous player point out difference of string tension, because string post sinks a little by the reason of thickness of the mechanism. but I can't feel it. If you have interest, It's worth to try.

Toshiaki

jbybj
Junior
Username: jbybj

Post Number: 35
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Friday, December 15, 2006 - 1:13 pm:   Edit Post

I thought I read somewhere that it is designed to go as low as C, I was not expecting to get a low B out of it. I play with a guitarist sometimes who likes to tune down to D when we play Stevie Ray Vaughn tunes, just like Stevie did. So a D tuning could be fun and useful. If you have ever seen Michael Manring play, he has tuning levers all over his Zon bass. He always flips back and forth 6 or 7 times when he tunes. BTW Toshiaki, I like your pix in the background. I don't think Janis ever understood how pretty she was. Thanks for the opinions, James
fc_spoiler
Senior Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 425
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Saturday, December 16, 2006 - 4:47 am:   Edit Post

I use the "D-tuner" on my 32" scale '83 Spoiler(I swapped the tuning keys on my Spoilers since the '87 is tuned ADGC) I use it to flip down to D, works perfectly!
neyman
Junior
Username: neyman

Post Number: 32
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Friday, December 22, 2006 - 7:56 am:   Edit Post

Which Hipshot tuner works on Alembics? Is it the GB7 model? I need to get one for my Distillate.
fc_spoiler
Senior Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 426
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Friday, December 22, 2006 - 10:03 am:   Edit Post

If there are Schallers on your bass you'll need te M4 (click here)
neyman
Junior
Username: neyman

Post Number: 33
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Friday, December 22, 2006 - 3:04 pm:   Edit Post

Got it. Mine has the Alembic Gotoh tuners.

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