Which guage for MIA Jazz Bass?

jsbass · #1 11-12-2006, 05:46 PM

Title explains itself.

Mojo-Man · #2 11-12-2006, 07:01 PM

I alway liked 100-40 for a jazz bass.

matito · #3 11-12-2006, 07:36 PM

rounds or flats?

on my jazz i use 45-100 rounds now

if i were going to use flats i'd use a heavier guage though 50-105 maybe

saxnbass · #4 11-13-2006, 06:09 AM

I like 45-105 rounds on all my basses. Except my fretless, it gets flats.

Matito, why do you use heavier gauged flats?

jasper383 · #5 11-13-2006, 09:34 AM

I have found that the farther I get from the 45-110s that come with the instrument, the more quirks I have to deal with; buzzes, clicks, uneven string balance, etc. Even with a good setup.

Fender puts those on there in that size for a reason, I think.

tjh · #6 11-13-2006, 01:38 PM

I am in the same position, needing new set on my 01 MIA Jazz .... I have been using the 8250 I think it is with the taperwound E (45-110??), but have been thinking that I might like to try a little lighter E string ... does anyone make a 45-100 set with taperwound E, especially for the STB ?? ... thanks