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D-G-C-F Strings?
- Thread starter Rimshot
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rockstarbassist
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I"ve actually gotten good results with EB's (in a pinch) but Circle K's are my go-to strings right now, after being a DR user exclusively the last 10+ years.
DR Lo Riders will do that, though if you don't wanna custom order.
DR Lo Riders will do that, though if you don't wanna custom order.
dr drop tuning strings
i think they may have what your looking for. or talk to a guy from Circle K strings
on a sidenote: i think ernieball are amazing strings
i think they may have what your looking for. or talk to a guy from Circle K strings
on a sidenote: i think ernieball are amazing strings
GHS Heavy Gauge Bass Boomers (115-50)
http://accessories.musiciansfriend....vy-Gauge-Bass-Boomers-Bass-Strings?sku=100554
http://accessories.musiciansfriend....vy-Gauge-Bass-Boomers-Bass-Strings?sku=100554
This is my favorite topic on Talkbass.. 
La Bella makes a set specifically designed for DGCF tuning. I used them for years before switching to 5-string, and they are awesome. I put them on several basses that had been tuned standard, and they intonated perfectly with no truss rod or action adjustments required. They are the best choice for DGCF, hands down.
And, here they are:
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Contrary to what the Just Strings page says, the gauges are .054-.075-.090-.111.
La Bella makes a set specifically designed for DGCF tuning. I used them for years before switching to 5-string, and they are awesome. I put them on several basses that had been tuned standard, and they intonated perfectly with no truss rod or action adjustments required. They are the best choice for DGCF, hands down.
And, here they are:
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Contrary to what the Just Strings page says, the gauges are .054-.075-.090-.111.
If you like the idea of equal tension on each string then this set from Link Removed.
4 String Set - Balanced Standard 112
.112 .084 .061 .043
Sets like 50-110, 55-110 or 55-115 have the lowest string significantly looser than the others and / or excessively tight higher strings.
4 String Set - Balanced Standard 112
.112 .084 .061 .043
Sets like 50-110, 55-110 or 55-115 have the lowest string significantly looser than the others and / or excessively tight higher strings.
Heh. My original Reverend 4-string just sits in the case now, but I'll never get rid of it.Dave, since you're a 5-Stringer now, you probably wanna part with one of those Reverends now, right?!?!!
Reverend just introduced five new bass models at NAMM.
I've been oohing and ahhing at the Circle K options. Placing an order this weekend!
Dave: I saw some pics from NAMM on the new Reverend basses....one word: DROOOOOL!!
Let me know how these work out for you. We tune a half step down and I use the bass boomers 50-115 and they work perfectly. Now I have a 5 string and I'm looking for a heavy set for it.
Can someone help me find a detuned 6 string set?
A-D-G-C-F-A#? Taper-wound if possible.
Thanks, -Luke
A-D-G-C-F-A#? Taper-wound if possible.
Thanks, -Luke
Link Removed sell sets for any amount of detuning. The sets are designed to have roughly equal tension on each string. They're taperwound but may not work strung through the body due to a short tapered section. Perhaps this one?:
6 String Set - Balanced Standard 150
.150 .112 .084 .061 .043 .031
The gauge options are here: Link Removed
Thanks for the input. I was looking at Circle K and saw all the sets listed and didn't really know where to begin. I think I have an idea now though. Thanks, -Luke
Can somebody recomend me some DGCF Flatwounds.
I want them to feel Thomastik JF-344 ish.
Tuning those strings down just gets too floppy.
I want them to feel Thomastik JF-344 ish.
Tuning those strings down just gets too floppy.
I tune my La Bella 1954 originals down a half step. They work down a whole step as well. They will feel like TI at that point kinda....
Thank you for the reply.
What do you mean with La Bella 1954 Original?
I can get me one of these Sets:
-La Bella 760M (052/073/095/110)
-La Bella 760FS (045/065/085/105)
-La Bella 760FL (043/060/082/104)
0760M 1954 Originals aka Jamerson set: .052 .073 .095 .110
The 760FM/FS/FL/FX strings are part of the "Deep Talkin' Flatwound" series which have a different string construction and are not as tight.
