which gauge for a beatle bass

[mr sprocket]

The bass is out for delivery so the next step is to get some good strings. Reading through the forum it looks like La Bellas are a good choice. But which gauge to use, extra light (39-96) or regular (50-100)?

[emblymouse]

I've got the 50-100 gauge and I'm happy. Very high tension and no short scale floppiness. But I generally prefer heavier strings, period.

[Rugaar]

50-100's on my Univox work great.

Someone recently posted about 39-96's having an unbalanced sound. I'll see if I can find the thread and link it.

[Rugaar]

Here it is. (that wasn't too difficult)