Changing Your Strings, Standard Tuning | Peavey Bass specification

Changing Your Strings

Unless you are reconditioning your fretboard (see Cleaning & Care, p.5), strings should be changed one at a time to maintain proper neck tension. New strings should be free of defects (twists, kinks, bends) that can cause sound irregularities or breakage. All strings must be stretched upon installation. After your first tuning, carefully pull each string away from the fretboard, stretching it gently (too much force will break thinner strings). Then, retune your guitar.

Peavey recommends that you replace strings in the same gauges to maintain proper neck and/or bridge tension. If you wish to change strings with different gauges, Peavey recom- mends that you enlist the services of a qualified technician to make the required truss rod and/or bridge adjustments on your instrument.

Standard Tuning

(thickest string to thinnest)

4-String Bass Tuning
Open note			E A		D G
String			4 3		2 1
5-String Standard Low B
Adds one lower-pitched string
Open note		B	E A		D G
String		5	4 3		2 1
5-String Alternative High C
Adds one higher-pitched string
Open note		E	A D		G C
String		5	4 3		2 1
6-String Bass Tuning
Open note	B E		A D		G C
String	6	5	4	3	2	1

Bass specifications

Peavey Electronics, a renowned name in the music industry, has built a solid reputation for producing high-quality bass guitars that appeal to a diverse range of musicians. Combining innovative technology with traditional craftsmanship, Peavey basses are designed to deliver powerful sound, remarkable playability, and durability.

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