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Bass Standard (E A D G)

Tune your guitar to Bass Standard in under a minute.

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Standard 4-string bass tuning, an octave lower than the bottom four guitar strings.

String-by-string notes

From thickest (6th string) to thinnest (1st): E A D G. Set the tuning preset in the toolkit's tuner and tune each string against the reference tone.

Tips for this tuning

Dropping string tension affects intonation and string response. If you're on this tuning permanently, a light re-setup (truss rod and intonation) will keep the guitar playing its best. Heavier gauges are recommended for any tuning below standard.

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