Greetings, I normally string my base with .100, .080, .065 and 0.045 roundwounds, if I want to try a .105 E-string is there anything I need tyo be aware of tension wise?
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.105 E-string
- Thread starter G2K
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It won't make much difference. If the entire set increases in gauge, you may find the need to reset relief, action, intonation, etc.
The tension for this string will increase from about 38 pounds to 42 pounds. Probably not even enough to make trussrod re-adjustment required.
You'll find the 105 will be a closer tension match for the 80 and 45 ... then i think you'll notice the 65 is the odd one out being tighter than the others, i recommend 105 80 60 45 for an equal tension set, much more comfortable to play. Check out the tensions here: http://www.daddario.com/upload/tension_chart_13934.pdf
It might have as much as 3 lbs of tension difference, if that much. Go for it. You'll be glad you did. I've used nothing but a .105 (or there abouts, for example, a .102 compressed, or a .106 stainless hex at times) over the years, and I now use the Fender 9050CL set with a .105 E string on my fanned fret P-style bass, and a .105 GHS Progressive on my Rick 4002. In the past I've used .105 Roto Swingbass, D'addario stainless, GHS Boomers, and a variety of no-names that happened to be what was available when I'd kill and E string, but the rest of the set still had life.
I don't even think you'll have to change anything, either bridge intonation (unless it's a conventional string versus an exposed core string), or truss rod adjustment if you're only changing that one string, there is so little difference.
BUT...that tad of difference can mean a world of difference to tone, consistency of feel, longevity, etc.
Go for it. As far as I'm concerned, a .105 in a multi-wrap, whether flat, round or something in-between, is THE E string to have on a standard scale electric bass.
I don't even think you'll have to change anything, either bridge intonation (unless it's a conventional string versus an exposed core string), or truss rod adjustment if you're only changing that one string, there is so little difference.
BUT...that tad of difference can mean a world of difference to tone, consistency of feel, longevity, etc.
Go for it. As far as I'm concerned, a .105 in a multi-wrap, whether flat, round or something in-between, is THE E string to have on a standard scale electric bass.
