Although tuning the lowest string down to E is indicated, Sankey chooses to avoid it at m. 149 of the first movement. It is possible that this passage was overlooked when he reworked the second edition, in which he introduces the scordatura. If it is in fact an oversight, this is unfortunate, as the passage written by Schubert can be executed quite naturally on the double bass.

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Figure 21. An editorial decision not to use the low E.

In the Adagio (second movement), the change of register is a significant alteration of the original.

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Figure 22. A change of register.

In the Allegretto (third movement), the change in register and the failure to use the low E string results in the following departure from the original.

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Figure 23. Editorial decision to avoid the open E results in a large leap.

The slurring in the following section has been changed completely, probably in an attempt to make the passage more easily playable.

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Figure 24. The change in slurring obscures Schubert's rhythmic emphasis.

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