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Old 01-12-2010, 12:07 AM
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Strings for all my basses.

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Ok, so it's been a while since I've bought strings. I like my strings to have a warn in tone and feel, so I only change a few times a year. I like Ernie Balls and DRs, but preferably DRs if I can get them. I think I'm going to do an overhaul on all of my basses and change the strings. Could you guys help me figure out what would go well with my setups?

I like my strings on a medium to light medium gauge (.45 .60 .80 .105, give or take .05) but can do something slightly heavier or lighter if it helps achieve the desired tone.

MIA Jazz/Maple neck - On this one I want a smoother sounding string, not too harsh or bright as this bass is pretty bright on its own. I do a lot of popping and slapping, but I also do bends and etc, so I like my strings loose on this bass.

MM Stingray 5 - I like the same tonal properties on this as I do on my Jazz, but maybe a more defined B string... I'm thinking lighter gauge?

Jaguar - I want something bright, harsh, and crunchy for this bass. Something in-your-face. Maybe a little higher tension than on my first two basses.

Fretless MIM Precision - I'd like maybe flats or coated to go with this bass. Really mellow, I want to try to get an upright tone.

Danelectro Longhorn - This bass is pretty bright, and it's short scale. I'd like something with a bit of tension and maybe and some more boom and depth, as the bass seems thin to me at times.

Michael Kelly Firefly - I'd like something smoother and richer sounding on this bass. Right now I have bronze strings and they're just too bright and wayyyy too tense for my liking.

I know this is a lot to digest, excuse the excess.

Also, is there a good place to buy bulk? I'd much rather save up and buy a huge case if possible.
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