the numbers on strings

Czugi · #1 10-12-2003, 07:55 AM

im not sure, (i got to get stronger contact lenses) but i think last time i went to my local store i saw the bass strings had this numbers on them, like: 60. 80. 100 or like 20. 30. 50. i dunno, making those up now but u probably get the point. so what do they mean? and how do i find out which ones my bass has on?

JMX · #2 10-12-2003, 07:56 AM

diameter in inches AFAIK

Treena Foster · #3 10-12-2003, 08:42 AM

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Originally posted by Czugi
im not sure, (i got to get stronger contact lenses) but i think last time i went to my local store i saw the bass strings had this numbers on them, like: 60. 80. 100 or like 20. 30. 50. i dunno, making those up now but u probably get the point. so what do they mean? and how do i find out which ones my bass has on?

If you go to this site.

http://www.bandinstrumentservice.com...Bass%20Strings

You can see those numbers are in relationship to the diameter of the string.

example: GHS Boomers Medium Light Guage Bass Guitar Strings. Roundwound nickel plated steel wrap. The original "Power Strings". Fits standard long scale (34") 4 string basses. Guages: .045, .065, .080, .100.

or

GHS Boomers Light Bass Guitar Strings. Roundwound nickel plated steel wrap. The original "Power Strings". Fits standard long scale (34") 4 string basses. Guages: .040, .055, .075, .095.

The first being mediums and the second being lights!

Hope that helps.

Treena