lighter strings => more growl?

Berten · #1 09-22-2005, 12:29 AM

Detuning seems to give me more growl, so lighter strings would do the same in 'standard' tuning, right?

Any opinions on this topic?

Xanaptabil · #2 09-22-2005, 03:38 AM

I would agree. Lowering the action helps bring out growl and tone, and this is because you are lowering the tension on the strings.

I used to go for heavy guage strings because I thought it was more "bass". After trying a set of TI flats I really started to develop as a bassist because they were just so easy to play and had that right amount of tension.

No kidding. I suppose it's like starting out on a bad instrument; hard to play, not much advancement. My Ibanez gsr200 is most likely mediocre, but damn it sounds and plays great with the low tension TI's, like a whole new bass.

Nedmundo · #3 09-22-2005, 07:32 AM

I think so, and a few folks have posted on this exact issue over in the "growly nickels" thread.

dave_bass5 · #4 09-26-2005, 08:44 AM

Im finding that as well.
Got a set of Fender 7150 light mediums by mistake (supposed to be medium) so the E is only 100. it felt good and didnt sound as boomy up the neck as my old 105. more of an even tone across all strings.
was a bit worried about loosing some bass but it never happened, just sounded a bit clearer.

Dave.