Recent content by Richie54

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    String Gauge Questions

    I just went through this dilemma. I have DR Hi Beams (45-65-85-105) on my Jazz Bass. The action is a little high but very playable. I just picked up a Lakland 44-01 and it played great but the strings were shot. I dumped them (light gauge 45-65-80-100) and put on a set of Fender 7250M...
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    The day I discovered high action

    I just picked up a Lakland 44-01. It had dirty old strings oniy on it. I bought it from a drummer, so it figures he never changed the strings. The action was nice and low with the old strings. The first thing I did was clean the fretboard and replace strings with a set of Fender 7250M nickel...