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Black beauties string question #noob

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Q24

Feb 3, 2019
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Hi there, I recently got a fender Jaguar bass vintage modified, have been enjoying learning how to play bass, and I am looking to get some new strings to replace the stock ones. The black beauties look like something I would be down for, the 105 to 45, but I have a weird streak of bad luck in my life, and heard that heavy strings might not be the best choice for the Jaguar. Although 105 to 45 is not necessarily very heavy, I just want to run it through with you guys to confirm that that would be okay, because like I said, the way that my luck has been going lately, I wouldn't be surprised that I would string the bass with the strings, and then the bass itself would explode, and then my basement would explode, and then everything that I love would explode.

So in conclusion, I'm good to outfit my Squier Jaguar vintage modified with a set of 105 to 45 black beauties, right?
 
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You're fine with them. The 45-105 DR round core coated strings are more flexible than normal 45-105 hex core sets. They dont have too much tension so you will be good there too. Also, they are available in 40-100 if it really concerns you but they would be very light.

Also, this isn't a short scale is it?
 
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SLaPiNFuNK said:
Yes many! None that fit appropriately from DR that properly fit the Short Scale until this production run is completed.
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I checked it out and bought myself a pack of Rotosound RS66S's. Those specific strings are punchy af but not very bright from what I read, but whatever. As a noob, I'm basically a walking bag of contradictions, I guess lolol. I'm self-aware about it tho. ^o^ Hey, another question that only a noob could ask: My bass came stringed exactly as illustrated in the picture; when I restring it, should I ever, for any reason, string the strings to the LEFT of the tuners as illustrated by the MS-paint-added gray lines? Or should I absolutely stick to keeping them always to the right of the tuners, as in the photo? I just want to avoid all imaginable damage to this thing, because it's my pal and I love it.
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Q24 said:
I checked it out and bought myself a pack of Rotosound RS66S's. Those specific strings are punchy af but not very bright from what I read, but whatever. As a noob, I'm basically a walking bag of contradictions, I guess lolol. I'm self-aware about it tho. ^o^ Hey, another question that only a noob could ask: My bass came stringed exactly as illustrated in the picture; when I restring it, should I ever, for any reason, string the strings to the LEFT of the tuners as illustrated by the MS-paint-added gray lines? Or should I absolutely stick to keeping them always to the right of the tuners, as in the photo? I just want to avoid all imaginable damage to this thing, because it's my pal and I love it.
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Always to the Right of the tuner as they are strung originally. The other way will put too much stress on the nut, potentially break the nut, and also cause the string to grab in a way causing it to break.

The Rotosound RS66S are a pretty bright string. If those are not bright enough for you....... how long have they been on the instrument? What are you playing through? Fingers / Pick? If pick what kind of pick?
 
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Thanks for the answer! ^o^ I switch between fingers and pick depending on what cover I'm digging at the time. Right now I'm positively loving the Big Stubby 3mms. Just ordered the RS66S's, will get em in a couple of days. Right now I'm especially prone to cover old cheesy eurodance tunes I like such as this , so I'm specifically looking for high attack/punchiness, which is why I picked the rotosounds.

I also have a DOD FX42B Bass EQ pedal, I typically put it at this config here to ensure slight beefiness from the gain, an overall bass-heavy character, but still high attack.
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If you want a bright tone I'm not sure why you are cutting out all the highs... That should produce a pretty boomy tone with not much definition in the mids and no brightness at all.

Start with it FLAT (all in Center Click) and slowly add / cut each frequency to your liking. If you aren't sure what each frequency does, keep the gain in the center click, put all the frequency's cut all the way (which is all the way down), and boost one at a time just past center click. It will give you an idea what each one does more clearly. For a bright sound I would set them all at center click and boost 800Hz by 10% 1600Hz by 20% and 3200Hz by 10% and thats about it. But really, you shouldn't need to use that thing at all... In fact, take it out of your signal chain, it is probably making things worse for you than helping right now.
 
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SLaPiNFuNK said:
Awesome! Everything you do should not be difficult, hurt, or strain in any way. Just relax and have fun playing!
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Hey @Q24

The hurt and strain will occur naturally if you keep at it, as you strain to make enough money to buy a few dozen awesome bass guitars and rooms and rooms full of music equipment, especially if you spend a lot of time reading about gear on Talkbass.

Also, I'll point out that a great place to buy strings is a little website called Welcome to Fret Nation -. In fact the guy who gave you all that good advice is the owner / operator of the site. Jason, or @SLaPiNFuNK has quite the reputation for customer service. If you have questions about strings, he's your man.

Just kidding about the hurt and strain. I'm sure you will be a responsible player. Good luck and enjoy your voyage.:bassist:
 
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Heyhey guise, another little question that I guess I'll keep in this personalized "Questions this noob is asking" thread instead of creating billions of individual little threads.

So I ordered some Guitar Honey because the neck on the Jag looks like it could use some oil, and the RS66s too. The RS66s came in today, and the honey isn't here yet... ohhhh my god I'm so psyched on the RS66s though! Could I just string the RS66s on it and when the Guitar Honey comes in, just loosen the strings and clean the neck without removing the strings at all? Or should I really just legit wait for the honey to show up so I can 1. Remove the stock strings, 2. Clean the neck, 3. Place the RS66s on there, in that order? Just trying to keep everything 100% on the up and up, even if it requires asking questions that seem silly. I love my jag! :)
 

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