Floppy Short Scale Strings - Noob help

DownWithTheDown · #1 03-19-2011, 09:39 AM

I Love my short scale, I hate the floppy strings.

I am a noob and don't know if different strings (flat, round etc) will have a different tension, or if there is a specific brand that is better.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

AmadeusXeno · #2 03-19-2011, 09:44 AM

I've found that stainless steel strings tend to have more tension then nickle strings, and flatwound strings have the most tension. A higher gauge will also increase tension. Hope this helps a bit.

jallenbass · #3 03-19-2011, 09:49 AM

I have Chromes on my Bronco and they are not at all floppy.

hdracer · #4 03-19-2011, 09:49 AM

I can play a drop D on my Gibson SG with LaBella 760FM strings.

jasper383 · #5 03-19-2011, 12:02 PM

Do you know exactly what is on there now?

Usually bumping up a gauge helps make short scale strings feel more like their long scale brothers. I have a set of La Bella 760FM strings on my short scale--I would never play a higher gauge like that on my long scale basses, but they feel great on the short scale.

DownWithTheDown · #6 03-19-2011, 12:40 PM

Looks like just stock rounds, possibly chrome or stainless. Like I said, I am a noob, so I wouldn't know how to identify them.

I bought it used and it is a Gretsch Electromatic. They appear do be very close if not the same gauge as the strings on my 34", however they are a brighter metallic color like Stainless or chrome I guess. The strings on my 34" aren't as "bright" in color so to speak. Almost a little yellowish.

hdracer · #7 03-19-2011, 12:45 PM

Gretsch Electromatic+ Chromes or Labella's = NICE!!!

DownWithTheDown · #8 03-19-2011, 12:55 PM

OK, looks like I may try these - La Bella Electric Bass Guitar Deep Talkin' Bass Med. Short Scale, .049 - .109 Stainless Steel Flat Wound, 760FM-S.

Flats and a big gauge. This should help my problem?

Any other specific brands/suggestions?

Thanks for the help everyone, this forum is great.

88ric2030 · #9 03-20-2011, 08:50 AM

I put GHS Flats on my Bronco, and Chromes on my Longhorn, very satisfied with both short scales.

jasper383 · #10 03-20-2011, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DownWithTheDown

OK, looks like I may try these - La Bella Electric Bass Guitar Deep Talkin' Bass Med. Short Scale, .049 - .109 Stainless Steel Flat Wound, 760FM-S.

Flats and a big gauge. This should help my problem?

Any other specific brands/suggestions?

Thanks for the help everyone, this forum is great.

Those strings with a good setup on that bass: super fat goodness.