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D'addario chromes on 6 string Bass
- Thread starter Jonzee23
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I prefer smaller E's for FLATS for clarity and definition; for rounds, it doesn't matter as much. Also, I suggested going smaller with the Chromes because of their relatively stiff nature. hahaha
Hey again hahaha
I figured since im looking into the super steels I wondered if I should get the exposed core super steels that contact the core with bridge? The contact core strings are slightly higher tension, but I figured if it might be worth it, given that the exposed core is meant to give you even greater clarity and sustain than the standard super steels, which would be especially great for the B, E & A strings
Do you know anyone who have used the contact core steels?
I figured since im looking into the super steels I wondered if I should get the exposed core super steels that contact the core with bridge? The contact core strings are slightly higher tension, but I figured if it might be worth it, given that the exposed core is meant to give you even greater clarity and sustain than the standard super steels, which would be especially great for the B, E & A strings
Funny you should mention "exposed core"... While I have no personal experience with either of the Super Steels, I do have good experience with the exposed core feature on a B string. I tried a set of GHS Progressives (Alloy 52 roundwound, 40-60-80-100-130) last year, which came with E and B with exposed core. After trying a few non-tapered B's on my Yamaha 5-string, I could hear a noticeable improvement in the way the low B with the exposed core rang out with better clarity and definition. Meanwhile, the difference on the E wasn't quite as obvious.
I once considering ordering a set of Super Steels for my son's Ibanez SR-1205E just to test them out, and my plan was to match up the light set of regular Super Steels (40-58-80-102) with the Contact Core Super Steel 129B. I ended up not going ahead with that plan, though.
When I switched back to GHS Pressurewound (Alloy 52 rollerwound) for my Yamaha in January, I decided to try the light set (40-54-76-96) with the Progressive 130B (exposed core) that was already on there since last Aug. And lo and behold, they turn out to be a great match as a whole from the tonal standpoint.
Ohhh ok so ill just with the contact core B string then
I have seen the contact core low B string around before but its the super set had the E & A with contact cores aswell, but yeah generally the A string is already a much brighter and snappier sounding bass string and it sounds like the difference with your Contact core E wasn't significant hahaAwwwwwwie you got a son that's so cool man ^_^
Im only gonna be 25 years old in March haha
Ohhh ok so ill just with the contact core B string then
The Contact Core Super Steels have exposed core on B, E, A and D. I know first-hand what kind of difference the exposed core can make on a low B, but not sure how much of a difference it would make for the other three.
Excuse me for digressing a bit...
It was my son taking up the bass when he was in grade 9 that in turn inspired me to take up the bass for the first time at the age of 52. He ended up playing the bass for the high school jazz band for three years (gr. 9-11) and when he finished grade 12, that's when we got him the Ibanez SR1205E as a graduation gift. He's 27 now and too busy with his career to make time for bass at the moment. That's why I'm thinking of using it for myself.
The Contact Core Super Steels have exposed core on B, E, A and D. I know first-hand what kind of difference the exposed core can make on a low B, but not sure how much of a difference it would make for the other three.
Oh yeah that's right, I really don't see the point in a contact core D string, its already a bright and clear high-end string! Hahaha
Hahaha there's no need to apologize man, it's perfectly ok ^_^
Oh ok haha oh wow! Starting at 52, that's cool! Better late than never
Oh yeah that's a great idea, if your son ain't using the ibanez you may aswell haha. Those Ibanez SR such great value, I bought mine for $730 and it sounds miles better than my passive Squire 5 string J Bass, which was pretty much the same price! Haha
Excuse me for digressing a bit...
It was my son taking up the bass when he was in grade 9 that in turn inspired me to take up the bass for the first time at the age of 52. He ended up playing the bass for the high school jazz band for three years (gr. 9-11) and when he finished grade 12, that's when we got him the Ibanez SR1205E as a graduation gift. He's 27 now and too busy with his career to make time for bass at the moment. That's why I'm thinking of using it for myself.
Oh ok haha oh wow! Starting at 52, that's cool! Better late than never
I learned to play the acoustic guitar at the age of 16 and I sang my way through my 20's, until all of a sudden I stopped doing music at the age of 32 due to other priorities in life. 20 years later, taking up the bass was the best thing I could have done to revive my passion for music.
There is a young guy at my church who plays an Ibanez SR1206E, and I love the way it sounds every time I hear him play it. Those Nordstrand Big Singles are so deep yet so clear.
The Contact Core Super Steels have exposed core on B, E, A and D. I know first-hand what kind of difference the exposed core can make on a low B, but not sure how much of a difference it would make for the other three.
Oh yeah, I don't see the point in having a contact core D string-as it is already a bright and crisp, high- end string haha
Oh I saw you said you had a contact core E with the GHS progressives and It might be similar difference with the super steel but brighter hahaha
Hahaha all good man there's no need to apologize ^_^
Ohhhh ok haha
Starting at 52 that's cool! Better a bit later than never
Yeah that's a great idea! You may aswell use the ibanez while your son isn't haha
Excuse me for digressing a bit...
It was my son taking up the bass when he was in grade 9 that in turn inspired me to take up the bass for the first time at the age of 52. He ended up playing the bass for the high school jazz band for three years (gr. 9-11) and when he finished grade 12, that's when we got him the Ibanez SR1205E as a graduation gift. He's 27 now and too busy with his career to make time for bass at the moment. That's why I'm thinking of using it for myself.
I think the best thing for you to do is to order the Super Steels 6-string set (27-40-58-80-102-126) along with a single Contact Core 129B, so you'll have a chance to compare the two B's, one non-tapered and one with exposed core, to see if it would make a difference for you.
Oh ok yeah that sounds like an awesome idea, ill go with it. Thanks again, Michael ^_^
To answer your initial question, it is safe to use those gauges for BEADGC on any 6 string bass, those are common gauges for 6 string sets. Ibanez SRs may have slender necks but the necks are not weak.
Hey Michael, its been a while since our last talk hahaha
I decided that im keen on the flatwound set up again, i prefer the sound waaay more over roundwounds and im not worried about harmonics anymore coz they're not the be-all-and-end-all and are not a component for bass
I was wondering with the D'A Chrome High C, if you I tuned it B instead of C; would the tension be significantly less and more useable?
Hey Michael, its been a while since our last talk hahaha
I decided that im keen on the flatwound set up again, i prefer the sound waaay more over roundwounds and im not worried about harmonics anymore coz they're not the be-all-and-end-all and are not a component for bass
I was wondering with the D'A Chrome High C, if you I tuned it B instead of C; would the tension be significantly less and more useable?
Harmonics are not an important or essential part of bass i mean hahaha
Are you talking about going with your original plan for a custom set of Chromes, 32-45-65-85-105-132? It's hard to say as there is no tension info on the Chromes .032 high C and I have no personal experience with a 6-string bass.
That said, the difference in tension going from C down to B wouldn't be that significant, maybe 4-5 lbs., as it's only half a step. I would say it's still usable, although it may feel looser compared to the 45G.
Na im talking about going with the lower tension set that you reccomended:
( 32, 40, 55, 75, 95 & 132)
Oh ok cheers Mike
Na im talking about going with the lower tension set that you reccomended:
( 32, 40, 55, 75, 95 & 132)
The 32C tuned to B will definitely balance better with the 40G than the 45G. I'm sure you will like those lighter gauges for their overall balance and playing feel on your 6-string.
