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Tuning a bass to match a drop c guitar

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(@flashback)
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I am relativly new to downtuning and I would like to know how to tune my 4 string bass to match a drop c guitar.

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(@paul-donnelly)
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Tune it an octave lower than the lower four strings on the guitar: C, G, C, F.


   
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(@classic_rock_kid08)
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If you for some reason don't like the sound of your bass whole it is down tuned, don't worry about it and play that C an octave up. (A-string, third fret)

Music is one of the most powerful forces on this planet, why not put it to use?
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(@danlasley)
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Yup, you don't have to tune your bass to match the guitars. Just play the right notes.

-Laz


   
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