Advice

dontcallmeQRACK · #1 07-26-2008, 06:57 PM

Never replaced my strings, got my bass in november when i started playing, my bass is (http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez-S...31-i1168510.gc) what gauge strings do you recommend?

Llama's Rage · #2 07-26-2008, 06:59 PM

probably like .45 - .105 or .100 ish

Solarmist · #3 07-26-2008, 07:59 PM

My SR400QM came with Elixir .045 / .065 / .085 / .105. After 3 months I replaced them with SIT Powerwounds in the same gauge. Elixir's are fine, but I like brighter.

badboy1984 · #4 07-27-2008, 03:20 PM

Since is your first time changing string, i would recommand the standard gauge.

45-105 Roundwound (Nickel or Stainless Steel depend on personal preference)

Pilgrim · #5 07-27-2008, 04:15 PM

If you bought your bass in November, why are you changing strings? They're practically new.

Perhaps it's a different sound you want - but it's not mine. I have two basses with rounds. One is a 2000 MIM Jazz, and it has the factory rounds on it. The other is an early 1997 EB-0, and it has the original rounds on it. All my other basses have flats ranging in age from about 4 years to 40+ years.

If you must change strings, go with a standard set like .045-.105.