Which string would stop clicking sound on shortscale bass ?

[srj]

I recently bought a ibanez mikro bass ,, it came with round wound strings , after playing for a while i kept hearing a clicking / clanking as the strings banged off the frets , i rose the strings as i high as i could but there is still alot of clicking.

So i had some GHS flatwound strings and thought these would solve the problem so i put them on , but they were actually worse !

Yes i know i can EQ this out mostly but then i feel the sound is very muddy.

I am going to lower the pickups i feel they are too high anyway.

Is there any strings that elimate this clicking ??

Any help is appreciated

Sean

[Aussie Player]

I put a set of D'Addario half rounds on my short scale today and they are nickel plated which are not as "tinny" as stainless strings. I did get the sounds you spoke to with the round wounds that were on it previously, but that is gone now with the .45" to .100" half rounds.

I recommend you get a set of these for your short scale.

[srj]

Thanks Aussie Player
will check them out when i get a chance.

[MarTONEbass]

I did a search on this a while ago and the overwhelming opinion is that it is a technique issue. try changing your right hand attack to be more parallel with the fretboard, less into it.

It worked for me to a point. I have also started using hex-core strings for higher tension. DR Lo=Riders are great.

No offense intended and good luck!

[kjpollo]

Dont forget about a good setup. If you bought the bass from a music store, they should've done an initial setup for you. If you bought it privately or from a pawn shop then no such luck.

But if a change in strings and technique dont clean things up, get it to your local store and have it properly set up.

[mongo2]

Originally Posted by MarTONEbass

I did a search on this a while ago and the overwhelming opinion is that it is a technique issue. try changing your right hand attack to be more parallel with the fretboard, less into it.

+1

[FunkMetalBass]

Larger gauges will help solve the issue by increasing the tension lost with the shorter scale. Unfortunately, finding a .110 or .115 in a short scale is atrociously difficult.

After a good setup, technique adjustment is really all you have.

[hdracer]

What is the neck relief set at? You can raise your saddles all the way up and it will still rattle if you do not have the proper relief. I own four short scale basses and none of them rattle.

[fuzzy beard]

Rotosound trubass coated strings!