Circle K strings...

[tylerwylie]

I've had 2 D strings slip off my tuner peg, got a 3rd one to finally stick, but it's kind of old... This is the first time it's been a problem on my D string, usually get at least 2 wraps, but the string that I got to finally stick on there had about 1 3/4 wraps around the tuner peg. argh. Wonder if I can get a replacement D string.

 

[FunkMetalBass]

I've had 2 D strings slip off my tuner peg, got a 3rd one to finally stick, but it's kind of old... This is the first time it's been a problem on my D string, usually get at least 2 wraps, but the string that I got to finally stick on there had about 1 3/4 wraps around the tuner peg. argh. Wonder if I can get a replacement D string.

And these are your Circle K's? Are you cutting them too short?

 

[tylerwylie]

And these are your Circle K's? Are you cutting them too short?

I cut enough to get at least 2 wraps on each post, the one that ended up staying only had 1 3'4" of a wrap, if I can get a .057 D string I'll try going to 3 wraps, though that distance the wrap starts to not cover the core fully. Maybe I should try a longer D string?

 

[FunkMetalBass]

I cut enough to get at least 2 wraps on each post, the one that ended up staying only had 1 3'4" of a wrap, if I can get a .057 D string I'll try going to 3 wraps, though that distance the wrap starts to not cover the core fully. Maybe I should try a longer D string?

I use as many wraps as is needed to get the string near the bottom of the tuner. It shouldn't matter if it's just the core or not.

Skip's strings are pretty long after the nut, and people with Fenders and Thunderbirds seem to get them on the G-string just fine.

One technique I've used when my strings slip is to wrap back through the slit.

On thinner strings, it's not usually an issue.

 

[tylerwylie]

I use as many wraps as is needed to get the string near the bottom of the tuner. It shouldn't matter if it's just the core or not.

Skip's strings are pretty long after the nut, and people with Fenders and Thunderbirds seem to get them on the G-string just fine.

One technique I've used when my strings slip is to wrap back through the slit.

On thinner strings, it's not usually an issue.

I might have to try that, in fact Skip's even sending me another D string(Another reason I love DR and Circle K, best customer service ever?) but I'll try that technique one more time when I get home.

 

[JLS]

I'm speechless, at how good these strings sound! Positive comments from guitarist @ rehearsal last night, gig soon...

 

[Bigfoot92]

Hi guys,
Currently on my ATK 34" scale 5 string i have a set of ernie ball 50-70-85-105-135, and for me the two lower strings are too thin. Will my neck be able to handle a 150 B string and a 112 E string with a BEADG standard tuning?

 

[KingRazor]

The ATK has a fairly thick neck, if I recall. I doubt you'll have any issues.

 

[Bigfoot92]

In the near future the .150 balanced will be my next set on my ATK. Thanks!

 

[tylerwylie]

I use as many wraps as is needed to get the string near the bottom of the tuner. It shouldn't matter if it's just the core or not.

Skip's strings are pretty long after the nut, and people with Fenders and Thunderbirds seem to get them on the G-string just fine.

One technique I've used when my strings slip is to wrap back through the slit.

On thinner strings, it's not usually an issue.

Worked like a charm

 

[FunkMetalBass]

In the near future the .150 balanced will be my next set on my ATK. Thanks!

You wont be sorry. It's my absolute favorite setup, because it can handle my aggressive on-stage playing with ease and still provides great tension when dropped a half-step.

 

[Alex Xander]

I'd love to comment on what they are like, but the two sets I ordered a month ago still aren't here

 

[Bassman8416]

I am looking to try a balanced set for my Carvin LB75...I want to try something with balanced low tension....tuned normal.....B-E-A-D-G....any suggestions how low tension I can go?

 

[cassius987]

With these strings and my low action setups on Rickenbacker basses I have found 35 lbs/string ideal. Less will buzz out a little, too big and you choke some of the overtones resulting in a darker sound IMO.

 

[ixlramp]

I am looking to try a balanced set for my Carvin LB75...I want to try something with balanced low tension....tuned normal.....B-E-A-D-G....any suggestions how low tension I can go?

Circle K recommend exceeding 30 pounds for best tone. The balanced .124 set has roughly 33 pounds tension on each string. On a 35" scale the .118 set has roughly 31.5 pounds.

Check out the tension chart at the site.

 

[Bassman8416]

Thank you for the advice, so i would be ok with a 34" neck .118 set...its that or .124.
Thanks for the chart advice...I just want to make sure I understand it correctly.

 

[cassius987]

I would shoot for the .124 balanced set. Tension lower than 35 lbs feels weird to most people, especially in a roundwound string where you can get some weird artifacts.

 

[FunkMetalBass]

I would shoot for the .124 balanced set. Tension lower than 35 lbs feels weird to most people, especially in a roundwound string where you can get some weird artifacts.

Plus the strings are incredibly flexible, so they almost feel to have less tension than they really do.

 

[ixlramp]

Thank you for the advice, so i would be ok with a 34" neck .118 set...its that or .124.
Thanks for the chart advice...I just want to make sure I understand it correctly.

Sorry my post wasn't clear. You asked how low a tension you can go. On a 34" scale you need the .124 set or thicker to exceed 30 pounds of tension (as recommended by Circle K). 30 pounds of tension is a very low tension by bass standards, equivalent to your average .090 E string.
The .124 set will be extra light at 33 pounds, it has a .092 E. The .130 set will be light at 36 pounds, it has a .096 E. So I recommend either the balanced .124 or balanced .130 set. If you choose according to your preferred gauge for E that seems to work well.
The Circle K tension chart is for a 34" scale.

 

[Bassman8416]

Thank you so much guys...I will be ordering beginning of next week. Its crazy I have have been searching for the right strings and just have not found them yet..DR's, Ken Smith, D'Addario, R Cocco, Dunlop, SIT and Thomastiks.