what strings for low action???

[heavyfunkmachin]

i was trying to work something on my own, but i can´t figured it out... lets say i want low action, , what would help me more?

thick strings since they have (or so i believe) higher tension
or
thin strings since they need less "space" to vibrate?

and how tense can fat strings get? i dont want they with TOO much tension (i tried a set of fender flats that were just too hard to pluck in a confortable way....)

i was thinking os some standard rotosound swing strings... or something similar... just trying to figure out the gauge.... right now im using 100-80-60-40
what do you recomend?
thanks for helping me out

[73jbass]

A lot depends on your playing technique. If you have a light touch,then you can get away with lighter gauge strings.The rest is pretty much setup.

[DavePlaysBass]

You can get a lower setup for the same playing style using strings with higher tension. I have also noticed that flats do not buzz as much as rounds. So high tension flats followed high tension rounds would be your best bets for getting lower action. Of course a good setup will be required which may include truss rod, saddle height, and pickup height changes.

In my experience with 40-60-80-100 sets, the 60 on the D string sets the height assuming I want a uniform height that follows the radius of the neck. I believe 45-65-80-100 is a nice compromise if you are a little heavy handed but do not want a lot of tension. I also prefer the tone of 45 and 65 over 40 and 60. But it's really a personal thing.

Dave

[CrimsonGhost]

with rotosound flats, 45-105 or 50-110 I can lay-em right on the board with no buzzing, with a 99% flat relief neck, however, It can get very clanky fingerstyle, with a pick, yer good to go.