Different gauges

[Plucky]

hello! i have thought about this for a little while and i pretty much think its an important question: what if you put a 50-g, a 70-d, a 95-a and a 100-e string? i mean, can you do that without changing the "regular" sound on your bass? its correct to do that or its just messing up with something you shouldnt to?

i want a "fatter" sound from my lighter strings and in the next future i'd think about doing this.....




thanks

[Stu L.]

I don't see why not. You basically want a thicker "A" than comes in a set, right? 50-100 is normal for some of us, I use 45-100 (45, 65, 80, 100).


I think I followed the question right

[moxnix9]

I use the same as stubi there, 45-100. I think they make .95 E's though, not sure. But if so you would have some trouble finding that.

[JMX]

Hm, you mean .095 E?

I've been using a .035-.095 4-string set for years. Tried lots of different gauges, but this is what I always go back to.

European makers tend to offer lighter gauges than US brands, e.g. Pyramid's Pyrasound, Rotosound, etc.

[Stu L.]

If you haven't already, check out GHS's website to see what they have available. I find that they have alot of options.


Now for the disclamer. No, I do not work for nor am I endorsed by GHS. I just really like they're stuff.

[Mr M]

Rotosound Steve Harris Custom Flatwounds(SH77) are 50-75-95-110. Maybe you'd like to check'em.

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