Re: a bit off topic: earplugs , and bass tunings

[tim echols <eekamouse67@yahoo.com>]

    i would just trust my ears on how the bass sounds, because it will 
actually depend on what techniques you plan to use--  pop/slap and tap are 
greatly affected by the slackness or tautness of the strings, pizzicato et 
al not so much.  when you do find a tuning that is agreeable for you 
though, you should think about resetting your intonation if you are going 
to stay in that tuning for an extended period.  the bassist on the scene 
who is the most inventive with tunings is michael manring.  here is a link 
to some of the tunings he uses, but be aware he has basses built to 
accomodate a large range of tunings, sometimes within one song!!!

http://www.manthing.com/tunings.htm

--- On Thu, 9/17/09, topu lyo <topulyo@gmail.com> wrote:

> From: topu lyo <topulyo@gmail.com>
> Subject: a bit off topic:  earplugs , and bass tunings
> To: Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com
> Date: Thursday, September 17, 2009, 5:12 PM
> dear loopers
> 
> i love reading the posts and thx for all the
> amazing advice i've gotten so far.
> 
> this is a bit off topic but does anyone have
> suggestions for good earplugs that don't kill
> the lows or highs.
> 
> i've gotten personal earplugs where they take
> a mold of your ear etc but the plugs seemed to
> definitely effect frequency hearing.  anyone have
> a pair they recommend.
> 
> also does anyone have any recommendations
> on tuning a bass in 5ths?  i am a cellist and
> thinking
> of tuning the e down to a c but don't want it to
> send too flabby.
> 
> any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!!
> 
> 
>