Standard strings

kbuschmann · #1 01-03-2012, 07:31 AM

I have a new to me LG 3005 fretless. The fellow from whom I bought it didn't know what strings were strung. From the overall condition of the bass, I would guess the strings are original. So..what do they usually come strung with? Couldn't find this info on the Roscoe website.

Thanks,

Kim

Darkstrike · #2 01-03-2012, 07:43 AM

Stock Roscoe strings are medium light Daddarios, they get them special without the coloured ball ends.

Gard · #3 01-03-2012, 07:55 AM

^Yup.

They're bulk purchased D'Addario XL Nickelwound strings, slightly different from the EXL170-5SL set (the "SL" is IMPORTANT, the non-SL sets tend to be a bit short for a 35" scale length). The differences are that the A string on our set is a bit bigger (.085 versus .080), and the B string is just a bit smaller (.125 versus ,130). The EXL170-5SL will work just fine though!

Congrats on the new (to you) bass, and welcome to the family!