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Old 04-25-2011, 06:22 PM
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DR DDT for BEAD tuning?

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So right now Im using the light gauge marcus miller 5 string set (the B is a .125) and I need something with a little more stability. From what I have read the DDT's seem to be a higher tension string. Do you think the DDT .125 would work well/better for BEAD or should I still look for a larger gauge?
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Old 04-26-2011, 11:06 AM
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34" scale? I like a larger string.

Circle K has a huge selection of BEAD sets, and they sound great.
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Old 04-26-2011, 11:12 AM
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I have a 4-string set, I think the lowest is 105 or 110. I do alotta drop D. If I have time today I'll throw them on a bass.
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Old 04-26-2011, 12:15 PM
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34" scale? I like a larger string.

Circle K has a huge selection of BEAD sets, and they sound great.
Yea its a 34" scale fender american std p-bass. i will have to check out circle k
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Old 04-26-2011, 01:32 PM
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The DR DDT strings should have a higher tension. From what I've read about them the DDT strings are supposed to have a thicker core wire that's supposed to prevent string flop when down tuning.
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Old 04-27-2011, 08:27 AM
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The DDTs are not higher tension, they are just more stable and true. One of the best Bs I've ever played.
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