Breaking an E string

I use to break the E string (as well as the others) when I was in high school. I pounded like crazy on the bass because I had bad technique and an underpowered amp. Now, I have a lighter touch and rarely break a string. When I do, it's because the bridge gets sharp and breaks my string. To fix the problem I just use some fine sandpaper and it's as good as new. Plus I change my strings every 3 or 4 months.

 

I never broke a string until last week. Blew the A right off. I play really hard and it was the third show on the set.

 

ive never really played that hard. only times ive broken an E string are back when i didnt know what i was doing when tuning a bass, and when i threw my bass up against a bunch of cardboard, thinking nothing would break. Instead, i broke 3 of my strings and pushed the pickups in so far that the screws and springs broke inside.

 

Blew an E string during the first song of a big concert in front of about 1,000 people...On a Steinberger XL-2.

That's the ONLY bass I have ever broke strings on (probably about 6 total with that thing...).

 

I have never broke a string. I would like to see someone do it though, just as I think that would be hilarious.

 

i can't believe there are people who have never broken strings. i pop one once every few months and i play light. but that's why i have the raven labs box. turn off channel one, pick up the thumb, turn on channel 2, and i'm ready to go.