Fender 9050 Low B

[azureblue]

Looks like I need to replace my 9050 - 5 strings, and I gather Fender doesn't make the 5 string set any more. is I get a 4 string set, what else could I use for the low B?

 

[michael_t]

Looks like I need to replace my 9050 - 5 strings, and I gather Fender doesn't make the 5 string set any more. is I get a 4 string set, what else could I use for the low B?

The closest alternative to Fender 9050 is the Ernie Ball Stainless Steel (NOT Cobalt) Flats. You can get the .130 as a single. The main difference is the 9050 low B was tapered, while the Ernie Ball isn't.

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[azureblue]

Thanks. I kind of like the slightly larger B, anyway.

 

[iiipopes]

The closest alternative to Fender 9050 is the Ernie Ball Stainless Steel (NOT Cobalt) Flats. You can get the .130 as a single. The main difference is the 9050 low B was tapered, while the Ernie Ball isn't.

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+1 This. ^

 

[azureblue]

Thanks, too. a second vote helps.. There is something about the way the 9050 set will respond to touch that I really like - the old school tone with a tad more mids..

 

[iiipopes]

Thanks, too. a second vote helps.. There is something about the way the 9050 set will respond to touch that I really like - the old school tone with a tad more mids.

Yes! That is why they are my favorite flats. Oh - I forgot to add earlier - I have an EBSS 130 on hand for when I mount my 9050's on a 5-string.