What strings would you suggest 34" scale 5 string?

RobJeff3 · #1 06-10-2009, 04:42 AM

I just got a Tobias Classic 5. I always use DR's comming from a Jazz. Any thoughts on some good strings. I really want the B to be tight, not lazy and loose.

Thanks

Rob

DavePlaysBass · #2 06-10-2009, 09:29 AM

The best 34" scale Bs IME are the HRS 128 Taper and the Sadowsky Black Steel 130 Taper. YMMV. The HRS are more subdued that the Blacks. The Blacks are a great in your face grindy high tension string if that's what your looking for. They kind of reminded my of the Rotosound thing I used to do back in my youth with a fantastic B string.

RickenBoogie · #3 06-10-2009, 03:22 PM

The 5 string Roto set is pretty nice, too. I used them on my only 5er, when I had it. Lots of punch, and fairly even tension across the strings.

73jbass · #4 06-10-2009, 03:28 PM

Non tapered .135 at mimimum. I prefer Elixers,but there are lots of choices out there.

**T. B. Player** · #5 06-10-2009, 03:30 PM

S.I.T. RockBrights. No question.