G- String Brightness

[oilcanharry]

How do you take the brightness out of the G-String. I'm using a Fender P-bass with Amgeg SVT4pro amp and Svt410HLF cab. Looking for the sound of the Guess Who bass player Jim Kale. Have P62 pickups and chrome flat wound strings.

Thanks: Harry

[ixlramp]

Reduce it's gauge by .005, this will reduce it's tension, creating a slightly darker sound.

[ixlramp]

Originally Posted by oilcanharry

chrome flat wound strings

D'Addario Chromes flatwound?

Most D'Addario Chromes sets (and almost all other string sets) have their D and G strings tighter than the E and A. Here's D'Addario's published tensions for Chromes 45-100:

CB045 G 0.045 45.7 pounds of tension
CB065 D 0.065 52.0
CB080 A 0.080 43.7
CB100 E 0.100 38.4

The G is thinner and tighter and therefore brighter. If you're using 45-100 then I recommend changing to the 40-100 set, the G string is at a lower tension similar to the E tension, creating a more balanced tone.