A question on 6 string basses

[CoreyT]

I know on a 5 string bass the lowest string is tuned to B, but on a 6 string bass, is the lowest string tuned to a G, or is the whole guitar tuned like a regular guitar with E A D G B E ?

 

[MistaSnowman]

F# much like an 8-String guitar.

 

[studiotan]

B E A D G C is the standard ascending fourths 6 string bass tuning. Lots of utility by having everything symmetrical between string groups to move around scale patterns, etc.

 

[dsenoj]

The Fender Bass VI is the exception to the basses tuned in fourths rule. It's tuned like a regular guitar an octave lower E A D G B E.

 

[studiotan]

Good article on Bass VI vs. Baritone guitar, I mix those up sometimes - http://www.fender.com/news/the-bass-vi-bass-or-baritone-guitar/

 

[CoreyT]

Thanks guys for the tips here.
I think my next bass after the Kingfisher if I get another one, may be a five string, would have to try one out first.
Looking very forward to the Kingfisher when it lands.