lighter string make for easier tapping?

[Arpeggiator]

is this correct? also are there any sets of strings with thinner A-G string(s) or will i have to knock up a set myself?

[Arpeggiator]

just a bump.

[knuckle_head]

You can go one of two ways for tapping - tighter and lower, or looser. I don't tap, but every bass I've set up for a tapper leans toward lighter gauges.

How light do you wanna get?

[eyecandy]

heavier gauge gives a tight tension so you'd really have to dig in and tap hard.. unlike those light strings... they'd feel softer

[Arpeggiator]

Originally Posted by knuckle_head

You can go one of two ways for tapping - tighter and lower, or looser. I don't tap, but every bass I've set up for a tapper leans toward lighter gauges.

How light do you wanna get?

Hmm, i am thinking a 35/30 G 55/50 D 65/75 A 100/110 E and a 120 - 130 B all numbers are approx

[lowend219]

i've got jonas hellborg DR's on my fender P bass. they're the 1st set of light gauge strings i've ever used. I don't do much tapping, but I have noticed that when I DO tap its much easier on these strings.