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09-04-2007, 04:45 AM
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Hi,
I've just received a 2nd hand Lakland 55-02, and am a bit disappointed with the B string.
The strings on the bass appear to be D'Addario, judging from the coloured ball ends.
The E-G sound OK, but the B sounds unfocused to me. I was hoping for a bit more of the much vaunted Lakland "Piano" string clarity on the B.
What are the best brands and gauges for getting a nice clear sound on the B? I would try a set of Lakland strings, but I'm having trouble finding a source for these (either internet or locally... I'm in Australia.)
BTW, the bass comes with the older Bart pups, rather than the newer Lakland pups. I was told it was a 2007 bass, but actually it's a 2002, to my annoyance.
If there is an online source of Lakland strings, or anyone knows where I can get them in Australia, please advise.
-Mark
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09-04-2007, 05:28 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia | | | OK, I found out you can buy the strings directly from the Lakland website.
Which gauge balances better? It's a bit of a toss up -- currently on the 4 string using 45 65 80 100 (Ernie Balls) -- I see the Lakland lights are 40 60 80 100 128 and the Lakland mediums are 45 65 85 105 128.
Any advice on gauge appreciated.
-Mark
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09-04-2007, 06:18 AM
| | | | Iīd say DR Long Necks through body. Thatīs what I use on my 55-02. Very piano-like... |
09-04-2007, 06:20 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2005 Location: Europe | | | MTD strings. By far the most piano like
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09-04-2007, 07:43 AM
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Or try the lakland strings, but I didn't love them, personally.
Don't bother with through-bridge stringing. It does nothing and limits your string choices. |
09-04-2007, 07:49 AM
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Endorsing Artist: Harkte Amps | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashville, TN | | | Fodera Diamond XLs 45-130......sound amazing on my Lakland |
09-05-2007, 01:02 PM
| | | | DR's............
It may also be what you're playing your 55-02 through. Can your rig replicate the fundemental of a low B? I think it's 37 hertz.... |
09-05-2007, 03:46 PM
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Owner; Knuckle Guitar Works & Circle K Strings | | Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Seattle | | | My suggestion would be a La Bella Hard Rockin Steel 4 string set with a single 5th string.
Specifically the balanced 4 set - LAB_M50M or LAB_M50M-EXL (depending on whether you need the long or extra long set) - and a single HRS .135 of a length that is appropriate to your bass.
They are tapered so the upper transients will be a bit more prominent, but not as pronounced as a bare core set. If they aren't as lively as you hope them to be you can try the bare cores - La Bella's flavor would be the Super Steps. There is also the Roto PSD 99s if you are willing to set your own ball ends (which I think is absolutely brilliant).
A caveat - Barts may work against the piano chime as they have a slight, inherently darker sound than other pickups.
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09-07-2007, 09:34 AM
| | | | Get a set of Pedulla Steel. They are similar to DR Longnecks, but have a better feel, very piano-like and give you really good string to string balance. Let me know if you need a set. I can get you the hookup. Steve
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09-07-2007, 11:48 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada | | | I use Sadowsky extra long SS on my 55-01 and they are awesome! Not long enough to string through the body though...
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09-07-2007, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by fullrangebass  MTD strings. By far the most piano like | Big +1! |
06-17-2011, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by steve4765630 Get a set of Pedulla Steel. They are similar to DR Longnecks, but have a better feel, very piano-like and give you really good string to string balance. Let me know if you need a set. I can get you the hookup. Steve | What's the hookup? I love these strings
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06-18-2011, 08:48 PM
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Managing Editor, Bass Guitars Editor, MusicGearReview.com | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA | | | Stock Lakland stainless should work for you. very bright -- maybe not "pianolike," though. You could also try Rotosound Swing Bass.
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06-18-2011, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by scubaduba What's the hookup? I love these strings | I doubt he still has a "hookup". This thread is 4 years old 
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06-18-2011, 09:56 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Zealand | | These strings here are very piano like.
I have always wondered why people would want their bass to sound like a piano? Isn't that a completely different instrument?  |
06-18-2011, 10:20 PM
| | | | And suddenly Jean Baudin places an order for an 88 string bass... |
06-18-2011, 10:24 PM
| | | | Have you tried adjusting the pickups for best sound on that side? Sometimes a pups position can result in a bit of a unfocussed or weak sound. Adjust each pup seperately solod then little tweak one or the other if needed for both on full.
Dr neons have great low end focus/articulation. But not sure if theyd be long enough scale for you. They work fine for top load (my pref) on 35 scale bass. But the E and perhaps the low B, maybe slightly short for outer wrap start if was also strung thru body on 35 scale.
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