Dennis Masuzzo on Tuning in 5ths

Here's an article I found by Dennis Masuzzo on tuning in 5ths.

"For every challenge of fifths tuning (relearning three of the four strings and a new fingering system); there are many advantages, including the ability to play low C without an extension and a sense that the instrument vibrates more naturally. Intonation is one of the best reasons to play the bass tuned in fifths. I feel a connection with the other stringed instruments as though we are speaking the same language.

Learning a new fingering system for fifths tuning poses a problem initially; but if you have proficient knowledge of the fingerboard, across as well as up and down in fourths, you might enjoy the challenge of finding fingering solutions for fifths tuning. Occasionally, I shift farther to reach a given note; otherwise I use the same fingering system in fifths tuning that I use when the bass is tuned in fourths. It’s a small sacrifice for playing an instrument I enjoy more than ever."

You can read more about Dennis Masuzzo and tuning in 5ths on his website www.dennismasuzzo.com