Getting the "Clank" out of new strings?

[doctorpunch]

I just installed DR DDT's on my ATK 5er, tuned to G# Standard. They sound alright, but it also sounds like a scrap metal pile. What can it be? It looks properly adjusted, there's no buzz really. Can I EQ that out?

[JimiLL]

Cut your treble.

What size strings?

Id be using AT LEAST a 130 set on there

[FunkMetalBass]

Do you normally tune to G# standard? If so, what strings do you normally use?

[doctorpunch]

I use DR DDT's...

E:55
B:75
F#:95
C#:115
G#:135

I cut the treble and it cured it marginally, the clank is still there and I have to re-EQ everything when I switch basses.

[tZer]

If the bass is set up so there are no physical reasons for clank then I think you'd have to adjust your technique. I don't know this, but it seems that because all strings are a little looser than normal would mean they are more likely to 'slap and clank' if you have an aggressive plucking style.

Try playing a little closer to the bridge and tame your finger strokes. Try a more 'parallel to the body stroke as opposed to a downward into the body stroke. Lighten up and let the volume knob do it's thing.

[CrimsonGhost]

Are these strings less tension than the last set you had on the bass, or have any truss rod adjustments been made recently?.

I used to be the "get the board 100% flat" guy, and would always fight the clank, until dummy me realized that a quarter turn back on the truss rod can make all the difference in the world. I would try that and report back.

super low action, while feels nice, can choke and make strings clanky killing tone.

[mmbongo]

+1 on the truss rod. A small adjustment can make a huge difference. Also check your pickup height.