5-String Bass Standard Tuner (B E A D G)
5-string electric bass featuring an ultra-deep low B0 string (30.87 Hz).
Tap any peg to hear reference tone or pin string
5-String Bass Standard String Notes & Hertz
Exact acoustic frequencies for each string in 5-String Bass Standard at standard concert pitch (A4 = 440 Hz).
| String | Note | Scientific | Target Frequency | Reference Pluck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | B | B0 | 30.87 Hz | |
| #4 | E | E1 | 41.20 Hz | |
| #3 | A | A1 | 55.00 Hz | |
| #2 | D | D2 | 73.42 Hz | |
| #1 | G | G2 | 98.00 Hz |
How to Tune to 5-String Bass Standard
Follow these sequential steps to safely adjust your peg tension into 5-String Bass Standard.
Tune 5th string to B0 (30.87 Hz).
Tune 4th string to E1 (41.20 Hz).
Tune 3rd string to A1 (55.00 Hz).
Tune 2nd string to D2 (73.42 Hz).
Tune 1st string to G2 (98.00 Hz).
More Bass Tunings
Standard 4-string bass tuning (EADG) matching the lowest four guitar strings an octave lower.
The 4th string is dropped to D1 (36.71 Hz) to match Drop D guitars.
All strings tuned down one semitone (Eb1 Ab1 Db2 Gb2) to accompany Eb guitars with heavy low-end tone.
5-String Bass Standard Frequently Asked Questions
Can a phone microphone pick up low B on a bass?▼
Yes, our McLeod Pitch Method algorithm resolves down to 30 Hz by checking harmonic periodicity even if the tiny phone speaker rolls off.