140. gauge B string

The modifier · #1 01-11-2009, 07:21 PM

Is there any set out there that has a 140. B-string ive searched online and at my local GC, but ive only found mediums with a 135, what brand if any makes a 140. gauge string for a 5ver

P-BASSLOVER · #2 01-12-2009, 11:09 AM

D'Addario makes it and sells it as a single. You can buy it direct from them or
www. juststrings.com
Juststrings sells them cheaper! Buy your usual set and the extra single.
D'Addario makes a 145 B too!

greenboy · #3 01-12-2009, 11:45 AM

D'Addario doesn't make a .140.

To OP,

Ken Smith does however, as do a few others.

P-BASSLOVER · #4 01-12-2009, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenboy

D'Addario doesn't make a .140.

To OP,

Ken Smith does however, as do a few others.

Okay! Then he may want to give the 145 a shot?

The modifier · #5 01-12-2009, 07:45 PM

hmmm no other suggestions ?????

greenboy · #6 01-12-2009, 08:22 PM

Look at online catalogs?

raal · #7 01-13-2009, 11:54 AM

Been using these for 4 years, the only set that provides sufficient tension tuning flat on a 35" scale bass.

.145 tapered B, works on string through body basses as well

The modifier · #8 01-13-2009, 05:05 PM

Im going to give those metal masters a shot, although Ive never played with all steel strings before, what should I expect in difference???

madbassplaya · #9 01-14-2009, 02:07 PM

why would you want a .140 B string?

i've always thought a .135 was too big...

LowBSix · #10 01-14-2009, 02:09 PM

I've got a D'Addario 145 in either Pro Steels or Nickel Wound...

The modifier · #11 01-14-2009, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madbassplaya

why would you want a .140 B string?

i've always thought a .135 was too big...

I have a 34" scale plus I tune down a step to A, a 135. still gets floppy down tuned to A, which would be the main reason I would need it, I also like heavier strings, ive never liked the feel of light gauge strings

Skeedish · #12 01-15-2009, 11:55 PM

Can I put a 130, 140, or 145 on a 34" 4 string bass? I'm wanting to play a dropped A. I'm also gonna use some kind of Ibanez - can they handle that?

lemur821 · #13 01-16-2009, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skeedish

Can I put a 130, 140, or 145 on a 34" 4 string bass? I'm wanting to play a dropped A. I'm also gonna use some kind of Ibanez - can they handle that?

Might not fit in your bridge, and definitely not in your existing nut. The nut is easy to fix, the bridge might need to be widened to admit the string. I had to do that just to get a .130 on my four-string.

The modifier · #14 01-16-2009, 04:20 PM

Depends really,I did this on an old squire P-bass, I had to drill the bridge string hole so the 130.B would actually fit into the bridge, then I had to widen the nut slot, the string sat pretty well on the stock bridge saddle, but it might not on your bass.

zbasstringer · #15 01-16-2009, 04:28 PM

What is the advantage to using a heavier B string? Is it stiffer compared to lighter gage strings?

The modifier · #16 01-16-2009, 05:09 PM

Yup higher tension in standard tuning, and less floppy than lighter spaghetti gauges at dropped tunings

zbasstringer · #17 01-16-2009, 05:14 PM

hmmmm. must resist buying 145 guage string.....

The modifier · #18 01-16-2009, 05:47 PM

I actually ended up buying a 140.B dean markley sr2000 from just strings.com its a great string so far, has a nice all around sound, a 145. would probably be even better for me, but hard to find