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Bass strings and set up for short scale bass guitar??

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by unknownaleks39, May 8, 2021.

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  1. May 8, 2021 #1
    unknownaleks39

    unknownaleks39

    May 8, 2021
    Hi, so i have a squier vintage modiffied jaguar short scale bass. And I want to change the strings, with a step up heavier gauge of strings. Right now the strings are i believe 40-95 wich is light? My question is can i fit a slightly heavier gauge without causing problems?and can the strings actually fit the nut ? I live in Bulgaria and in my town there isn't alot of stores or people that i can I ask. I like how it plays now, but i would like to get a fatter tone more bassy sound if that sounds right. And what strings would you recommend for fatter thump and tone ??
     
  2. May 8, 2021 #2
    user362432

    user362432 Guest

    Dec 27, 2002
    What kind of strings are right now on? Brand? Roundwound ot flat?
    The heavier strings do not get you "fatter" sound.
    I think there is a Jaguar Club here. Maybe to talk to someone in that group about it.
     
  3. May 13, 2021 #3
    DanDBassist

    DanDBassist

    Apr 30, 2021
    Colorado Springs
    I have same bass and really like it. The first thing I did was upgrade the pickups. Seymour Duncan PBass and a DiMarzio bridge. I played it for a couple of years using D'Addario XL Nickel 45-100 and was happy with the sound it had. I must admit that the pickups cost more than the instrument, but I like this particular bass enough to justify the cost. Recently I installed GHS Precision Flats and now get a very nice bass and thump sound. upload_2021-5-13_22-37-23.png