Famous bassist strings and their gauges

[mccartneyman]

yes, he now uses them in the 40-55-70-100 gauge, the short scale set of Pyramid.

Paul McCartney

Strings 3: Pyramid Gold Flatwound (Hofner, today)
Gauge: 40-55-70-100

Last interview I saw with McCartney's tech said Paul currently uses LaBella Beatle Bass Flats, .039-.096.

 

[Pier_]

interesting! I've never saw a picture of him with those strings. the blue silk is easily recognizable

 

[Dan Bass]

I believe he use Dunlop [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] Super Bright Nickelwound Bass strings, not sure what gauges though.

He sure does like trying new things

Steve Harris, Bassist of IRON MAIDEN uses SwingBass Roto Sound Flat wounds, gauges 50.75.95.110. On his 4-string Fender P-Bass tuned E. A. D. G. And his Bass sounds like he has crispy, bright sounding round wound strings on his Bass.

 

[Gorn]

Steve Harris, Bassist of IRON MAIDEN uses SwingBass Roto Sound Flat wounds, gauges 50.75.95.110. On his 4-string Fender P-Bass tuned E. A. D. G. And his Bass sounds like he has crispy, bright sounding round wound strings on his Bass.

Monel, not swingbass.

 

[Pier_]

Monel, not swingbass.

Jazz Bass 77 is the model name, monel is the alloy of the outer wrapping.

 

[Gorn]

Jazz Bass 77 is the model name, monel is the alloy of the outer wrapping.

I agree. My point is that they're not Swingbass strings.

 

[Dan Bass]

Monel, not swingbass.

I ment to say RotoSound only, not SwingBass.

 

[Dan Bass]

Billy Sheehan uses signature SwingBass strings.

 

[Dan Bass]

Yeah, these are Steve's strings.

 

[Pier_]

My point is that they're not Swingbass strings.

yes, I was just joking by answering with another correction, after yours

Billy Sheehan uses signature SwingBass strings

those are normal Swing Bass 66 (roundwound) in a custom gauge (110 E string and 43 G string).

 

[cm3ohana]

I think I read recently that Tony Franklin uses DR Sunbeams 45-105

 

[Dan Bass]

yes, I was just joking by answering with another correction, after yours



those are normal Swing Bass 66 (roundwound) in a custom gauge (110 E string and 43 G string).

Yeah, I know, there Billy Sheehan BS66 SwingBass strings.

 

[Versatek6]

Norm Stockton
MTD Stainless Steel Roundwound strings, medium (45-65-85-105-130) gauge

 

[JLee]

Jeff Berlin : DR DDTs, 40, 60, 80, 100
Former user of Carl Thompson Nickels

Dave LaRue: Ernie Ball Nickel 40, 60, 70, 95. & 125 for B string when playing 5 string.

 

[thebreakman]

My favorite bassist

Joey Vera (Armored Saint, Fates Warning)
uses DR Hi-beams 45-105

 

[rob_thebassman]

Jason Newsted

La Bella hard rockin steel 45 105 according to and justice for all

 

[Pimpernel Smith]

Jack Casady

Dean Markley Blue Steel medium light
45 65 80 105

 

[BrentSimons]

This is a great thread!
Since most of my favorites have been covered...
Pete Trewavas- Marillion/Transatlantic/Kino Elites Stadium Stainless Steel 45-105
Dave Meros- Spock's Beard DR Hi-Beams 45-105/ DR Lo-Riders 45-105
Patrick Dalheimer- Live Dean Markley Blue Steels 45-105
Mike Mesaros- The Smithereens Rotosound Swing Bass 45-105

Brent

 

[trothwell]

Anyone have any idea what Abraham Laboriel is using currently? In most recent photos / videos, I do not see silks on the strings, so I'm guessing he's not still using GHS? [Notable exception being his Wyn fretless bass, with GHS tapes.]

 

[coroma69]

Gene Simmons
Strings :GHS Boomers
Gauges :45-65-85-105