Tuning exess 4 string bass to BEAD

[djsaysauce]

Hi, anyone tried BEAD tuning on a vigier bass 4 string? I have an excess 4 string. I think the main issue is how to widen the nut for the thicker strings. Looking forward to you experiences, suggestions.

[ernholystone]

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.

[ernholystone]

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 necks are super stable, so they adapt quickly to the lower tuning. Tonally, the BEAD setup sounds great on them — the pickups handle the low B surprisingly well.

[ernholystone]

Looking forward to hearing how your project turns out!:pompom:

[djsaysauce]

thanks. Researching getting a 5 string. :frime1:

[SweenyToddMDQ]

Can’t recommend that enough
The 5 strings Excess is incredible ! I love mine
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