Recommend Best Rounds for B-E-A-D Tuning

bgavin · #1 12-30-2005, 08:00 PM

I have an extra P-bass that I want to make into a BEAD tuning. I'm having an increasing need for the low B string, and less and less need for the upper G string at all.

What are the recommendations for rounds that have a good B string on Fender basses?

Shawnost · #2 12-30-2005, 10:31 PM

What type of sound you looking for? I have a SX P-Bass strung B-E-A-D using Ernie Ball Slinkys that I'm partial to, but the slinkys aren't for everyone...

Shawn

nun lover · #3 12-31-2005, 12:36 AM

i also have an sx bass strung bead but i'm using dr strings

SGT. Pepper · #4 12-31-2005, 02:05 PM

GHS Boomers 45-105's. They are stiff enough. DR's are too flexible for down tuning. You want a fairly stiffer string for best results.

poor_gear_whore · #5 12-31-2005, 02:34 PM

I run prosteels I get the 5 string set with the 130 and just throw away thr g string. They are stainless steel so they are alot brighter than most nickel strings and a little harder on fingers and frets. They really do have an almost piano like tone.