Recent content by Oldtimebasslady

hmm. I don't think I said that very well. Sorry. What was causing us to question cutting the string is that there is wound metal at the nut end of the string that is VERY stiff. We were wondering about cutting that off, but worked with it and it seems OK. Since we've never changed bass...

OK - got the Eurosonics and I'm putting them on (my husband is a luthier - builds banjos and guitars) so he's my technician, but we have a question that isn't answered in any of the instructions I could find. Is it OK to cut Eurosonics at the nut? Can I? Should I? They're very stiff and I...

Thanks Francois - regarding gauges, I use light gauge strings on the guitar and they are easier on the fingers. Is that true of the bass strings as well? Or are they more likely to cut or have higher tension if they are lighter gauge? I measured my Velvets at .075, .078, .092 and .106. Do...

I currently play Velvet 360s and need to replace them w/ something less expensive. My requirements are: Low tension (like my Velvets as I am set up for high action); smooth strings, easy on my hands; mellow sound and longevity. I play Old-time music exclusively. Occasionally slap, and rarely...