Anyone use 50-110 and doesn't detune..

spencer · #1 01-07-2008, 09:26 PM

Im wanting a thicker sound on my G string and would like more tension than my 45-105. I might go with something like 50-105 and buy the strings individually. Anyone here play with 50-110 and doesn't detune? How does it sound/feel? And would would be two good sizes for A and D if I went with 50-105...

ZenMoto · #2 01-07-2008, 09:37 PM

I've been using SIT Power Wound Nickels and the 5 string set is .050 / .070 / .085 / .105 / .130

They probably make a 4 sring set the same way...I get them from a bass only store called Low Down Sound in Michigan

www.lowdownsound.com

spencer · #3 01-07-2008, 10:35 PM

Thanks for thoese gauges.. I was going to get mind from juststrings.com for 5.10 each.. Because I like rotosounds, so far they are my fovorite strings..

markdavid · #4 01-08-2008, 12:24 AM

If you/your bass can handle the tension 50-110 will sound awesome

73jbass · #5 01-08-2008, 12:37 AM

The heavy gauge (.050-.110) DR Hi beams,or Bootzillas are great for exactly that. I like a little extra tension personally. The string response is quicker.

Slax · #6 01-08-2008, 12:43 AM

I use Earnie Ball Slinky .50-.110 on my P-bass. I'm not sure off the top of my head the A-D strings but it was the standard pack they offer.

I actually only started using them after accidentally picking the wrong gauge strings way back in the begining (Could it be 7 years ago already?) on my Epiphone bass. I recently switched to the lighter .45's and I don't think I want to go back. (I like the slack.

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pickles · #7 01-08-2008, 12:46 AM

I'm using a 128, 105, 85, 70, 50 set right now and I dig it. The top strings are tight and snappy, the E and A are a little softer feeling (nice for fingerstyle) and the B is fat and solid. Now that I'm used to it I don't even notice the transition.

jrfrond · #8 01-08-2008, 09:34 AM

I use 50-105 either for RW or FW, and no detuning. If properly set up, these not only SOUND much better, especially on the sometimes anemic G, but you can play with a lower action and less buzzing because the strings are stiffer.

Frankjohnson · #9 01-08-2008, 12:01 PM

4 string set -
http://www.webstrings.com/flatwound_bass_strings.html
FLats -

MY cup of tea!

Joesick · #10 01-08-2008, 12:09 PM

I use the Ernie Ball power slinkies, gets rid of that annoying flappyness you get if you play with a pick on lighter gauges.
You get used to it, difficult at first if you do bends a lot, but it's not too bad

zachbass02 · #11 01-08-2008, 12:18 PM

high tension..low action..what more could you ask for? I use them on my Hwy 1 Jazz....I'm now detuned though...but my action was really low with them on. You might have to cut a new nut for that gauge though. I broke my nut in half with a set of EB Power Slinky (.50-.110).

rakirksey · #12 01-08-2008, 12:26 PM

I use the LaBella Jamerson set on my P-bass and it sounds great and I don't detune. They are 52 - 110.

EADG mx · #13 01-08-2008, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zachbass02

high tension..low action..what more could you ask for?

low tension and low action

low-endz · #14 01-08-2008, 11:23 PM

I love Heavy guages for Fingerstyle!
It does make it feel easier to cop a Prestia type groove since lighter G strings do seem to slip away on the fast 16ths

1.Rotosound S.H. Flats 50-75-90-110 on my 82' Gibson Victory
2.EB POWER slinky roundwound 55-75-90-110 on my gsr200
Both are in stadard eadg tuning and both sound great out of the package.

The only Light Guage I use are D'adds PROSTEELS on my OLP mm wannabe for another playing style... THumBs Up

Just make sure to readjust your trussrod to accomodate heavier string sets.

seanm · #15 01-09-2008, 12:09 AM

I use chromes 50-105 (not 110) on a couple of basses. I find the 50 on the top end just sounds better than 45. And I don't really notice much difference in playability.

I did run one bass BEAD for a while, then I used the bottom four strings of a five string set. Sounded great.

son_of_mogh · #16 01-09-2008, 02:56 AM

I use the DR Bootzillas .050-.110 without detuning. I've also used GHS Boomers .050-.115 without detuning. Both sound great to my ears. The A is .090 for DR and .095 for GHS, and the D is .070 for DR and GHS. My G&L L-2000 has an indestructible neck; only needed a 1/2 turn on the truss rod the first time I switched off of 'standard' guage strings. I haven't looked, but I would love if Rotosound made the Swing Bass in these guages.

Bass Below · #17 01-09-2008, 09:38 AM

The gauges that I calculated to be my ideal set once I switch one of my basses back to standard tuning are:

E - 110
A - 80
D - 60
G - 45

That gives me a very even tension across the board ranging from 44-46 lbs.

Good luck finding those gauges in a set, I couldn't. You'll most likely have to go the singles route.

roger winkler · #18 01-09-2008, 06:55 PM

I just bought a 4 string set of Elyxir's...50 to 105, and was wondering how they are going to sound on my L-2000 G&L Tribute? Also, will they damage the nut? I was using the same brand in the 45 to 105 range, and I only play finger style. The G string just seemed to sound a bit to wimpy for me. Thanks for any info from anyone.

The Lurker · #19 01-10-2008, 09:02 PM

50-110 is what I feel most comfortable on, actually.

blowfly · #20 01-12-2008, 11:14 AM

I just put a set of KnuckleHead strings (50,70,90,110) on my old Ibanez TR200 that I just picked up on Ebay. I wanted a completely different feel than the LaBella tapewounds I usually use and I sure got it. So far I am liking the high tension. I hope the neck holds up to it OK, I had to put a 3/4 turn on the truss rod to get the relief right!
Off topic: this bass sounds great and plays like a dream. I've never seen a TR series Ibby in person. They must not have made many of them. It's a '94 with an ash body and maple neck - a passive P/J pickup arrangement. It has a massive thick tone with the KnuckleHeads on it.