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Old 12-17-2008, 09:10 PM
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What is a good set of heavy gauge strings for my 5 string (BEADG), moderately priced
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Old 12-18-2008, 01:30 AM
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A 45125 set is pretty much standard, but one could use a .130 for "B"
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D'Addario's XL 160-5's or XPS 160-5's. {Nickel or Stainless}
Guages, 50-70-85-105-135.
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I think Roto's 5-string tape wound set has a 140 B string ...

So that would be: 65-75-100-115-140

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