strings for 1979 Rickenbacker 4001

[chalie]

Hi,
I just bought a used 1979 4001 and wonder what kind of strings and guage is most suitable for Ric sound.
Please advice.
Thanks.
Chalie

[John Wentzien]

I always liked the sound of Rotosound Swing Bass standard guage on a Ric..105-45

[louieeadg]

Depends on what sound you like and what kind of strings your fingers like.

[chalie]

Originally Posted by John Wentzien

I always liked the sound of Rotosound Swing Bass standard guage on a Ric..105-45

Is that nickle or steel

[chalie]

Originally Posted by louieeadg

Depends on what sound you like and what kind of strings your fingers like.

please tell what sound should it be as i am new with ric

[John Wentzien]

Stainless steel--really brings out the sound of a rick

[John Wentzien]

Check out some early "RUSH" .Geddy used rotos on his Rick.

[lug]

I use D'Addario Pro Steels on mine. Of course my Rick is my attack bass.

[Phalex]

GHS Boomers. They aren't too zingy. Great sounding strings on a Ric IMHO.

[chalie]

Ok friends, so you will go for steel and I guess a heavy guage also ... is that correct.

[Phalex]

Stainless is rough to the touch and rough on your frets. The 4001 was not meant for high tension strings. I really wouldn't put heavy gauge strings on it. You'll get the dreaded "Tailpiece Lift".

[John Wentzien]

Medium guage 105-45 would be fine..

[username n/a]

Originally Posted by chalie

please tell what sound should it be as i am new with ric

Offical Ric strings of corse sold here

http://www.rickenbacker.com/cart.asp?category=Strings

[chalie]

Originally Posted by Phalex

Stainless is rough to the touch and rough on your frets. The 4001 was not meant for high tension strings. I really wouldn't put heavy gauge strings on it. You'll get the dreaded "Tailpiece Lift".

OK , thanks

[chalie]

OK and thanks to you guys for helping.