A few weeks ago after reading a few threads on the idea, I bought GCEA strings for my Bari and re-tuned it to GCEA, but I kept the Original G (Worth Browns for Bari) string and switched it to 4th string so I would have a low G on my Bari, so I have my Bari tuned to GCEA with low G, and I LOVE it. A really nice sound, and though it doesn't have that somewhat higher tone because of the bigger body, it has a lovely sound for singing. Am now comparing it to my tenor for picking. Try it, I think you might really like it. Lozark