Higher String Tension

BrianS198 · #1 01-05-2011, 12:58 PM

Hey all! I'm currently playing a Schector Stiletto Diamond Series six string bass. I really like my bass, but I feel like the string tension is way too loose for my needs. I think the neck is a 35" scale as well. I currently have RotoSound Swing Bass 66 strings on there (http://www.juststrings.com/rts-rs666ld.html). However, I'm not entirely certain if I have .30's or .35s. That being said, are there any recommendations for a higher tension string? I've heard that DR High Beams are great for this purpose.

Thanks!

Denny Coon · #2 01-05-2011, 01:02 PM

I love the tension of DR's. Ive only used them on 4 and 5 strings. 45 being the smallest, but the tension is nice. No slankiness.

mdogs · #3 01-05-2011, 01:04 PM

DR Hi-beams are NOT going to give you higher tension, lower in fact. I play the DR's and Rotosounds on a fairly equal basis. DR LoRiders are going to be higher tension than the Hi-beams. There are a lot of threads on here about string tension, try a search...

FunkMetalBass · #4 01-05-2011, 01:05 PM

Circle K Balanced 150 set. I love it.

chucko58 · #5 01-05-2011, 02:35 PM

I'm rocking a Circle K Balanced .142" set on my Matt Pulcinella Level 6, which is also a 35" scale 6er. Best strings ever for this bass!

ajunea3 · #6 01-05-2011, 02:39 PM

For highest tension, use larger gauge strings and make sure the core is "hex" rather than "round". Sounds like you need some heavy gauge DR Lo-riders. Make sure you get the extra long scale since you have a 35".

BrianS198 · #7 01-07-2011, 06:15 AM

Thanks a lot for your input everyone; I definitely appreciate it!

And mdogs, I did do a search on string tension through Talk Bass and I did some research online. I just wasn't sure if anyone had any particular experience with the RotoSounds OR my bass to see what worked for them. I didn't see anyone on TB that rocked the RotoSounds on their six or even used a Schecter Stiletto, :P

Zooberwerx · #8 01-07-2011, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajunea3

For highest tension, use larger gauge strings and make sure the core is "hex" rather than "round". Sounds like you need some heavy gauge DR Lo-riders. Make sure you get the extra long scale since you have a 35".

For that fact, a similar-gauge set with hex core construction will have a markedly "stiffer" feel than round core strings. DR offers both.

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