Super light string gauges for 35" 6-sting basses

[improvpwnd]

I have been experimenting with string gauges on my Roscoe 6 lately. The stock strings it came were a bit too heavy for 35" scale bass for me. Currently, I have a D'Addario EXL .028, .040, .060, .75, .95, .125 set installed. I love the tension in my C and G strings, but my D and A are noticeably heavier and it messes with my technique. My E is a [i]bit[i] too heavy and my low B is a bit boomey (tension being actually OK). So, I just put an order in for a .028, .040, .055, .70, .90, .120 set. I also just tried La Bella Slappers (.029, .040, .060, .075, .095, .118) which are pretty similar in gauge to my current set, but the tapered B caused weird overtones and felt flabby and weird when palm muting. For now, tapered strings are out of the question.

To other light (to super-light) gauge 6-string 35" scale players out there... what gauges do you use? Can you guys still do an ultra-low action setup with super light strings? Or since they have less tension, you have to raise them a bit more than you would have to with higher tension strings? I find the latter true, but it feels like the action is lower because its so much easier to play..

[Lokire]

I use TI Jazz Rounds, which are .029, .043, .051, .068, .089, .118

Love the way they feel. Very even tensions, and smooth feel. When I made the switch (from DR Hi-Beams) I did raise my action a bit. Needed a little more room so I could dig in a bit, but generally I'm a very light-touch player so I keep my action pretty low.

[improvpwnd]

Originally Posted by Lokire

I use TI Jazz Rounds, which are .029, .043, .051, .068, .089, .118

Love the way they feel. Very even tensions, and smooth feel. When I made the switch (from DR Hi-Beams) I did raise my action a bit. Needed a little more room so I could dig in a bit, but generally I'm a very light-touch player so I keep my action pretty low.

I have been very interested in trying TI's, but I haven't yet because of the cost. I will try them some day.. and probably keep them on for the year to justify the cost.

[improvpwnd]

Just installed my lighter set. Buzz central. Loosed my truss rod, helped a bit. Think I'm going to have to raise the saddles as well.

[improvpwnd]

I have some more relief now and my buzz problem is gone. But my action is higher. Still curious about your opinions.

[improvpwnd]

Originally Posted by Lokire

I use TI Jazz Rounds, which are .029, .043, .051, .068, .089, .118

I just ordered a set of these.. I'd still like to know if you can still do an ultra-low action setup with super light strings or since they have less tension, you have to raise them a bit more than you would have to with higher tension strings..

[Lokire]

Depends on your playing style I guess. I've had them setup super low, with no problems. But then you can't dig in too hard. I usually keep them raised a bit higher.

[improvpwnd]

Just put on my TI Jazz Rounds. Worth every penny. Tone and feel is best I have ever tried.

[improvpwnd]

yay!