I broke my GSR e string!

[aor]

GSR200 e-string. all others are fine. is it possible to just buy another e string of the same kind or is it best to find a whole bunch of new ones?

[Meatrus]

How do you break an E string!?

I have had a couple of pre owned basses where someone has broken a string, and just replaced that one string. Both times the replacement string was noticeably brighter and newer sounding. So your other strings may have different volumes and tone depending on how old they are (compared to the new E).

I personally would buy a new set, especially if they are the stock strings. Unless the remaining strings are brand new, change them!

[aor]

Ok mate thank you.

I'm new to bass so what strings should I go for?

I want to try and get a nice warm sound. I've got £15 in the bank so is that enough for a decent set of strings?
and it broke at the red bit at the top.

[line6man]

Yeah, I wouldn't recommend changing one string. You will end up with an unbalanced sound.

There are tons of different strings out there, you need to be specific on your preferences before anyone can recommend you a string.

[aor]

well i'm looking to play rock and metal, but I want quite a warm sound. I'm also a beginner so i'm not sure what kind are the best for a new player.

[line6man]

Originally Posted by aor

well i'm looking to play rock and metal, but I want quite a warm sound. I'm also a beginner so i'm not sure what kind are the best for a new player.

Roundwounds, flatwounds or tapewounds?
What gauge?
What scale length?

[aor]

Originally Posted by line6man

Roundwounds, flatwounds or tapewounds?
What gauge?
What scale length?

i don't even know what that means

[line6man]

Originally Posted by aor

i don't even know what that means

Well, you've got some research to do first.

I just googled your bass.

The scale length is 34", so you need a long scale string.
I'm fairly certain that bass has roundwounds on it.
Probably a lighter gauge, unless you like thicker strings.
Personally, I would go with an uncoated string.
If you want a warmer tone, I would go with nickel strings as opposed to stainless steel.

[Meatrus]

Originally Posted by aor

Ok mate thank you.

I'm new to bass so what strings should I go for?

I want to try and get a nice warm sound. I've got £15 in the bank so is that enough for a decent set of strings?
and it broke at the red bit at the top.

No problem, glad to help. I would recommend trying Ebay or www.stringsdirect.co.uk for buying them.

If you are after a warm sound I would say Nickel Roundwounds, Rotosound make these (as do plenty of other makers) and you should be able to find them for just over £15. They are called Rotosound Swingbass Nickel, here is a link to them on stringsdirect http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/searc...tosound+nickel.

Don't feel limited to Rotosound though, browse the site and see if there is anything else you would prefer price wise. I would stick with one of the major brands personally (GHS, daddario, Fender, Ernie Ball etc).

Make sure to get a guide from Google to tell you how to re string, so you don't ruin any strings.

Good luck!

[aor]

Originally Posted by Meatrus

No problem, glad to help. I would recommend trying Ebay or www.stringsdirect.co.uk for buying them.

If you are after a warm sound I would say Nickel Roundwounds, Rotosound make these (as do plenty of other makers) and you should be able to find them for just over £15. They are called Rotosound Swingbass Nickel, here is a link to them on stringsdirect http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/searc...tosound+nickel.

Don't feel limited to Rotosound though, browse the site and see if there is anything else you would prefer price wise. I would stick with one of the major brands personally (GHS, daddario, Fender, Ernie Ball etc).

Make sure to get a guide from Google to tell you how to re string, so you don't ruin any strings.

Good luck!

that suits my budget perfectly seeing as there are no delivery costs.

thank you for the guy above stating that my bass was 34mm, so would that mean Long 32"-34" would fit?

[line6man]

Originally Posted by aor

that suits my budget perfectly seeing as there are no delivery costs.

thank you for the guy above stating that my bass was 34mm, so would that mean Long 32"-34" would fit?

34 inches, not mm.

Yes, 32"-34" is fine.

[Meatrus]

Originally Posted by aor

that suits my budget perfectly seeing as there are no delivery costs.

thank you for the guy above stating that my bass was 34mm, so would that mean Long 32"-34" would fit?

You normally get next day delivery too

Yes, you need the long scale strings they should be plently long enough.

I think you will be pleasantly surprised at how much a difference new strings can make, even if you like the sound you get at the moment.

[orton]

Think I'll give them a whirl as well. £17 in the bank, and I'm not fond of these factory strings at all.

You got skills though, I imagine playing a 34mm Bass is pretty hard.

[aor]

what are the pro's and cons of the different gauges?

[Meatrus]

Originally Posted by aor

what are the pro's and cons of the different gauges?

Higher gauge = more tension (you can play harder, but more strain on neck), lower gauge = more fret buzz (play softer or highten action).

I would stick with standard, unless you find them to tense.

[aor]

Standard being M66N - 40, 60, 80, 100. ?

[Meatrus]

Originally Posted by aor

Standard being M66N - 40, 60, 80, 100. ?

Standard would be 45-105, so what you said +5 on each.