After years and years of trying different strings and gauges I've come to the conclusion that I don't like a .040 for a G string, ever. I like very light strings compared to what's what's usually discussed here. I'm happy with .090 for the E string even on a short scale bass. I've used a .050 for the D string, no problem. But a .040 on the G doesn't sound right or feel right.
A few months ago I started playing a Bass VI type instrument and noticed the gauges are typically something like 25-35-45-55-75-95. The 45 G string fits in perfectly with the 55 D string and the rest of the set, both in sound and feel.
On a 34" scale basses I had settled on 45-60-80-100 as my preferred gauges, regardless of brand. Now I think I can keep that G at 45 and go even lighter on the other 3 strings. I'm sure a lot of people will say "It depends on the brand" but in my experience, it doesn't.
Just an observation.
A few months ago I started playing a Bass VI type instrument and noticed the gauges are typically something like 25-35-45-55-75-95. The 45 G string fits in perfectly with the 55 D string and the rest of the set, both in sound and feel.
On a 34" scale basses I had settled on 45-60-80-100 as my preferred gauges, regardless of brand. Now I think I can keep that G at 45 and go even lighter on the other 3 strings. I'm sure a lot of people will say "It depends on the brand" but in my experience, it doesn't.
Just an observation.
