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11-18-2004, 10:16 AM
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Hey all. I just restrung my Sterling to BEAD. I am using D'addario XLs with a .130, .100, etc. The B string seems to have the correct tension, but I am wierded out by how much fatter it is than the E. I do like the sound, and I think I will keep it like this, but are there any other 5 string sets where the B and E are a little closer in guage? Or am I just whining  ?
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11-18-2004, 11:56 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA | | Whining. I haven't experimented much with a low B, but, generally, the lighter you go, the looser feel you are going to get with that B. I would check www.juststrings.com for your string options. I'm sure there are some. |
11-18-2004, 12:29 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fairfax, VA | | Thanks for the link. That will do nicely
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11-18-2004, 03:58 PM
|  | Knowledge is Good - Emile Faber | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA | | | I have a Sterling strung BEAD and I found DRs are a good brand. You might try TIs or any other compression-wound strings. By the way, I REALLY like how the Sterling sounds strung this way! |
11-18-2004, 04:35 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Between here and there | | also try the DEAN MARKLEY "Jerry Only" set... http://www.deanmarkley.com/Strings/B...ustersBa.shtml
they worked great for me and the aren't gauged that thick... 
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11-18-2004, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Folmeister I have a Sterling strung BEAD and I found DRs are a good brand. You might try TIs or any other compression-wound strings. By the way, I REALLY like how the Sterling sounds strung this way! | I am still getting used to the sound, but so far, I really like it. I think I may have to get a higher powered amp though, as the ampeg gets "indistinct" on the low notes. I sue DRs on my guitars, i'll give em a try. Musicians friend had a twofer on the XL 5 sets, so I figured I could experiment 
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11-18-2004, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Ender_rpm I am still getting used to the sound, but so far, I really like it. I think I may have to get a higher powered amp though, as the ampeg gets "indistinct" on the low notes. I sue DRs on my guitars, i'll give em a try. Musicians friend had a twofer on the XL 5 sets, so I figured I could experiment | Go for it. I have two Sterlings and the one I strung BEAD has a much more aggressive tonal quality. It KILLS through my Demeter/Aguilar/Mesa rig. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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