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:	post by thegreatspaldino at 2006-12-14 16:55:02

i just called about getting some thicker gauge strings for my new bass and they were trying to sell me a fucking 5 string over the phone instead of actually helping me out.

Me: i was wondering if you have thicker than normal gauge bass strings for a 4 string in stock
Assclown at GC: we have 45-110 but why would you want those?
Me: because i tune down to C on the E string and need a thicker gauge in order for it to not sound like a wet noodle
Asshole: if your gonna tune that low with a 4 string, you should get a 5 string instead.
Me: well i dont want another 5 string... i just bought a new Fende...
Dickwad: *interrupts me* I mean if you're gonna go that low, a 5 string would be your best bet. when you put 115 gauge on, you have the chance of warping your neck and stuff
Me: im not getting the strings to play in regular tuning, im getting them to play in drop C... the string isnt going to be ti...
Fuckface: *interrupts me again* right but you still pose the risk... you should get a 5 string set and experiment with that, but you should really consider a 5 string bass.
Me: yes, i have one and i just traded another in... you know... forget it... how about a new neck for an ibanez sr485?
Moron: yeah... i would have to order it from the factory and i dont know how much that would run... i have only ordered a neck once and it was for a fender strat so...
Me: ok... thanks for nothing *click*

so i called Daddy's in Burlington right after and the guy was more than helpful. he even made fun of GC with me. it was funny. i knew the GC guy was bullshitting me, so i even asked the guy at Daddy's if putting a 115 or 110 gauge E string would fuck up my bass and the guy was like "with any new string set up, you would have to mess around with the intonation and whatnot to get it right... it wouldnt put your bass in any more danger than a standard set would."

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