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Old 12-21-2012, 10:03 AM
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suggestions for 5 string high "C"

Set? I have a low B flat wound set on one bass, and a set of D'aD halfwounds on the other, so I'd like to keep the feel consistent. My sets have a .045 "G", but I could go down to a .040, if the tension is a but high. I am not opposed to rounds, as this will be more of a "solo" bass. Also, does anyone recall what strings Stanley Clark puts on his tenor bass?

Thanks in advance..
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Old 12-21-2012, 04:48 PM
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Do not limit yourself to pre-packaged 5 string sets... There are not many companies that offer them...

GHS, Fodera, and La Bella are basically it.

Find a 4 string set you like and add an appropriate High-C string, if you are not sure the shop you choose to purchase from should be able to help you with that.

D'Addario Half-Rounds are available in 4 string sets and they do also make a High-C string as well that is readily available.
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Old 12-22-2012, 01:06 AM
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Do not limit yourself to pre-packaged 5 string sets... There are not many companies that offer them...

GHS, Fodera, and La Bella are basically it.

Find a 4 string set you like and add an appropriate High-C string, if you are not sure the shop you choose to purchase from should be able to help you with that.

D'Addario Half-Rounds are available in 4 string sets and they do also make a High-C string as well that is readily available.
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Old 12-22-2012, 01:11 AM
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Old 12-22-2012, 10:24 AM
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D'aD

I am thinking of hand polishing my D'aD half wounds and adding an .030. I think Fender has a .030 flat, too. Thanks...
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Old 12-22-2012, 03:24 PM
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Do not limit yourself to pre-packaged 5 string sets... There are not many companies that offer them...

GHS, Fodera, and La Bella are basically it.

Find a 4 string set you like and add an appropriate High-C string, if you are not sure the shop you choose to purchase from should be able to help you with that.

D'Addario Half-Rounds are available in 4 string sets and they do also make a High-C string as well that is readily available.

Their new balanced tension sets sound perfect for this!
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Old 12-22-2012, 05:36 PM
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D'aD half wounds

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Their new balanced tension sets sound perfect for this!
I'm going to get a D-ad "C", and polish the set. I already have a set, so I'm good.

thanks and "Geaux Saints". The way they are playing this season, I was thinking about reviving the "Ain't" paper bags....
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Old 12-22-2012, 10:11 PM
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I'm going to get a D-ad "C", and polish the set. I already have a set, so I'm good.

thanks and "Geaux Saints". The way they are playing this season, I was thinking about reviving the "Ain't" paper bags....
Don't turn so fast. A lot of damage happened this season...
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Old 12-23-2012, 11:01 AM
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Don't turn so fast. A lot of damage happened this season...
Naw- I'm wit' dem, good or bad. Gonna put on some Wild Tchoupitoulas tracks and watch the game today...

and order that C string....


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