wow...45-100 is now my gauge - Page 2

kingmacaw · #21 11-17-2006, 08:36 PM

i vote for 50-70-85-100-least would be interesting to try.

seanm · #22 11-17-2006, 08:46 PM

Before I got rid of my short and medium scale basses I used 45-100 long scale Chrome flats. They worked very well.

My main gigging bass has 43-104 (LaBella 760FL flats).

My backup bass currently has 65-115 (Rotosound tape wounds).
I will probably be swapping these out for 45-105 (LaBella 760FS).

My rock bass has 50-105 (Chromes flats).

Eric Cioe · #23 11-17-2006, 10:34 PM

Different strings for different basses.

My Jazz gets .050-.110.

My P gets .050-.105 flats.

Jazzin' · #24 11-17-2006, 10:38 PM

Now I'm thinking of changing to 45-100. It sounds like a good idea. I'll give it a shot with my next set of strings.

Jake · #25 11-18-2006, 10:48 AM

I got 45-100's because I thought it would reduce tension on my stock Fender neck and keep the wood from bowing up. Is this a valid theory? Does the .05 (or whatever) less heaviness make a difference?

seanm · #26 11-18-2006, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jake

I got 45-100's because I thought it would reduce tension on my stock Fender neck and keep the wood from bowing up. Is this a valid theory? Does the .05 (or whatever) less heaviness make a difference?

There are too many variables. I think the only safe statement is that within the same make and model of string, the larger the string the more tension.

It sounds more like you needed a truss rod adjustment.

Jake · #27 11-18-2006, 11:02 PM

My Fender's neck was never bowing or having any problems, I just thought to ask for smaller gauges (45-100) when it was set up to prevent any problems. When I just replaced the Boomers I had on there, I put Lo-Riders on in the same gauge. My action could use a little adjustment, it buzzes a little, but I tend to play very soft with a lot of amp volume so the buzzes aren't bugging me too much.

Daytona955i · #28 11-19-2006, 12:05 AM

I like .65, .85, .105, .125.

The top 4 strings of a DR hi-beams 5 string set.

fly_beelzebub · #29 11-21-2006, 11:50 AM

can i use the 45-100 to a bass guitar with a 33 inches scale length(nut to bridge)?...will it loose some tone clarity?

fly_beelzebub · #30 11-21-2006, 12:03 PM

nut to saddle i mean...

biff malibu · #31 02-08-2008, 08:58 AM

ive always used 45-100 on my jazz basses for years. never had a problem with them. i used fenders nickel rounds and now use EB super slinkys. but i get all the dynamics i want with 45-100. simon gallup pick tone or big thick low end finger stuff. seems to do it all.

origami · #32 02-08-2008, 02:24 PM

i'm not using a 45 but i too like 100 (E strigs). seems to keep things from getting muddy.

i talk a bit about it in my own thread.

making my own set

Matthew Bryson · #33 02-08-2008, 02:52 PM

I disagree with many that have posted in this thread. I feel that lighter gauge strings are muddier and heavy strings have a clearer sound.

When I compare heavy and light strings of the same brand - I seem to notice that the lighter strings have a thicker, deeper sound. What people often call "warm" or "round".

It is the thicker, higher tension strings that sound "thin" or "tinny" or whatever you want to call it.

Basically, a lighter string is a looser string, and a looser string gives a deeper sounding note. Isn't this why so many artists have detuned to get what they consider better
tone?

Just like EQing your amp - What sounds deep or warm and round when playing alone, turns into mud in the mix, and what sounds thin and weak playing alone, sounds deep yet punchy and articulate in the mix.

So, if any string is muddier in the mix, it's lighter gauges. Maybe you guys just thought your 105 E was muddy because your old strings were dead.

DavePlaysBass · #34 02-08-2008, 08:34 PM

I have been a fan of 45-100 for some time. My frustration is the brands with really good tapered B strings (La Bella, Sadowsky) either go 40-100 or 45-105. The 40-60 on the D and G are thin to my ears. The 85-105 on the A and E are boomy to my ears. Reading this thread makes think I should just go back to D'Addario XL-170s. The Fender Nickels come 45-100 and are pretty good too.

biff malibu · #35 02-09-2008, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew Bryson

I feel that lighter gauge strings are muddier and heavy strings have a clearer sound.

When I compare heavy and light strings of the same brand - I seem to notice that the lighter strings have a thicker, deeper sound. What people often call "warm" or "round".

It is the thicker, higher tension strings that sound "thin" or "tinny" or whatever you want to call it.

Basically, a lighter string is a looser string, and a looser string gives a deeper sounding note.

So, if any string is muddier in the mix, it's lighter gauges. Maybe you guys just thought your 105 E was muddy because your old strings were dead.

make up yo mind foo

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavePlaysBass

The Fender Nickels come 45-100 and are pretty good too.

yessir.