picker Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Does anyone use strings heavier than 45-105, and if so what results do you get that makes you keep using them? Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Hi Picker, For wounds I like to use 50 to 105. They seem to make the G and D fatter, with a little more volume. I prefer 45's for my fretless Jazz. I recently put a set of heavy flats on my P. They were 55,75,90,110. I thought they would work out great, but were too heavy for my tastes and being flats had a lot more tension than I wanted. I gave them away to a friend. I'd like to find a set like that in wounds though. Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 I've got flatwounds 50-110 on one bass. I like them on that one bass which I use in the studio for a retro sound. All my other basses have lighter strings. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David King Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Many bass necks just aren't up to heavier gauge strings over the long run. If you do make the shift, a truss rod tweak is in order. You might want to check that your truss rod isn't already maxed out. More importantly, if you change your mind and go back to mediums make sure you loosen the truss enough to prevent the neck getting a permanent back-bow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 I prefer light gauge with everything. If my drum tutor would let me (he doesn't) I'd use 7A sticks, which are the lightest sticks going. My 6 string acoustic has 10 on the E, I'd happily go lighter if I could. My basses are all 40 - 100, except one ABG fretless, which has even lighter TI acousticores. I just have to accept it - I'm a wuss. Davo "We will make you bob your head whether you want to or not". - David Sisk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Wish I had a real answer for ya', but I don't. I use 45-65-85-105-130 usually. I will be experimenting with 45-60-80-105-130 soon. This should give me slightly more even tension across all 5 strings. Peace. --SW spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmittyG Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 I have one bass, an Epi Les Paul, that is strung with GHS Boomers Heavy Set (50-70-95-115). I tune that bass down a whole step and it sounds and plays great. I have another I put the regular 45-105 sizes on but the rest normally have lighter strings on. The groove is in the spaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 I have a set of 50 -130 Lakland (tapered 5th)SS on my Yamaha 365 and I love them. It had lights on and I really prefer a stiffer feel. G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruiser_dup2 Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 I like Thomastik-Infeld PowerBass strings on my fretted Carvin 4-string, which are 47 to 107, if I recall correctly. They have a very tight, punchy sound which works well on that particular bass. They are the only strings I've ever put on that got comments from the band, because they cut through the mix really well. I like to really dig in with my plucking hand, and these strings are stiff enough to do that without flopping all over the place. They are hard on the fingers, though, if I haven't played that bass for a while. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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