Any recommendations for low tension sixer (35") strings?

[big bad bass]

Hi guys,

I have switched to a beautiful Yamaha TRB-6II lately. Before, I had a 34" Warwick Streamer LX-6 and was used to playing a .032 to .130 Elixir set. On a standard scale the tension was alright but on a 35" scale it feels like playing on a fence.
Now I've tried a set of even lighter Pyramid Rockbass (.027 to .126) which feels even worse.

Can anyone recommend some low tension stuff that still sounds good and doesn't cost a fortune?

[SLaPiNFuNK]

You may want to look into 4 string lighter gauge super long scale sets and adding a low-B and High-C. Usually there arent that many "Super Long" options for 6 string basses and if there are, they are 45-105 w/ .030/.032 / .130/.135

Unfortunately Elixir does not give as many Extra Long options...

To be a little more specific:

For example, grab a .040-.095 4 string super long set and add a .028 High-C and a .125 Super Long Low-B

You can also explore other types of strings, Round Core as opposed to Hex Core for example.

There are a lot of options out there, just not ore-packaged in 6 string "sets"

[mmbongo]

I use DR Sunbeams on my 35" scale Spector. Sunbeams are lower than normal tension, and I use the 40-100 set with a .130 B added. The tension is perfect for me. Like Jason said, just add your C string and you're good to go.

You can put together a custom set here:
DR SUNBEAMS Build your own Custom String Set!

Be sure to register and include you are a talk bass member in the comments and he will set you up as a vip for special discounts automatically

[FunkMetalBass]

What's "A fortune"?

I'd recommend the Circle K Balanced 130 set. .130 .098 .073 .055 .039 .028

The E-string should feel about like a .095 at the 35" scale.

[big bad bass]

Thanks to all for your replies :-)
I think I will have a go on the DR ones (we don't get Circle K anywhere around). The price is still reasonable, even though I don't understand why strings in Germany cost about almost twice as much as in the US...

[SLaPiNFuNK]

DR Strings are manufacturers in the states... Any reseller in the states or internationally needs to purchase from DR directly...

Freight charges internationally are not cheap... They can add easily 50% to the cost of a string set depending on quantity shipped, not counting import duties and taxes, VAT, and anything else they may tack on to the bill...

:-/

[big bad bass]

Yeah, that explains it...

[Randyt]

I have used many strings with varying tensions, and to date...i use the Circle K .124 set for my Elrick 6xer..it has the lightest feel with no loss of fundimentals...close second is the Fodera .120 set .

[ixlramp]

A custom set of single strings 130 95 70 50 35 25 makes a light and tension balanced set. Medium-light would be 135 100 75 55 40 27/28.

[steubig]

Originally Posted by FunkMetalBass

What's "A fortune"?

I'd recommend the Circle K Balanced 130 set. .130 .098 .073 .055 .039 .028

The E-string should feel about like a .095 at the 35" scale.

another vote for circle k. they have tension charts for their strings as that's part of what drives them. check 'em out.

[mmbongo]

Originally Posted by big bad bass

Thanks to all for your replies :-)
I think I will have a go on the DR .

Good choice on DR

[big bad bass]

Circle K look interesting but shipping to FRG costs as much as a set of strings. We don't get them in Germany, so I'd rather go for DR.

Thanks mates, I really appreciate your input :-)
I owe the fact that I found the bass of my dreams to this forum!

[big bad bass]

Hiya,

Just to let you know... got my DR strings today and they are awesome!


Thanks again for the recommendation,
Henrik

[sikamikanico]

If you ever want to experiment, Pyramid also makes custom orders

[big bad bass]

Thanks for pointing that out. Yes, the company owner already told me so and I'm waiting for hom zo send me a

[big bad bass]

Oops... ;-)

To send me a set of X-Lite in exchange.