I love to play in drop Ab, but any lower I suddenly want to tune to F! However with a 25.5" I agree it doesn't sound right.
I use a .64 for fucking standard so that's another reason I don't detune so much. I pick really hard and I love tension.
My next axe is definately gonna be a 27" scale.
I have a six string bass but I'm afraid to detune it cause I don't think my small 120watt "12 bass amp could handle any lower than that.
Ha ha, I know what you mean!! Lower Lower!! For me it's just a money issue I just can't afford anything at the mo! and theres so many things I want dam it!!