4-String Bass Half-Step Down (Eb) Tuner (Eb Ab Db Gb)
All strings tuned down one semitone (Eb1 Ab1 Db2 Gb2) to accompany Eb guitars with heavy low-end tone.
Tap any peg to hear reference tone or pin string
4-String Bass Half-Step Down (Eb) String Notes & Hertz
Exact acoustic frequencies for each string in 4-String Bass Half-Step Down (Eb) at standard concert pitch (A4 = 440 Hz).
| String | Note | Scientific | Target Frequency | Reference Pluck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | D# | Eb1 | 38.89 Hz | |
| #3 | G# | Ab1 | 51.91 Hz | |
| #2 | C# | Db2 | 69.30 Hz | |
| #1 | F# | Gb2 | 92.50 Hz |
How to Tune to 4-String Bass Half-Step Down (Eb)
Follow these sequential steps to safely adjust your peg tension into 4-String Bass Half-Step Down (Eb).
Tune 4th string down to Eb1 (38.89 Hz).
Tune 3rd string down to Ab1 (51.91 Hz).
Tune 2nd string down to Db2 (69.30 Hz).
Tune 1st string down to Gb2 (92.50 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.
5-string electric bass featuring an ultra-deep low B0 string (30.87 Hz).
4-String Bass Half-Step Down (Eb) Frequently Asked Questions
Why tune a bass down a half-step?▼
It matches guitars tuned to Eb standard (Jimi Hendrix, Alice in Chains, Guns N Roses) and adds warm, low-end growl.