Flabby Strings in drop C

[SilentParadoxx]

i play in a metal band but i am really comfortable with my fingers but hate picks when it comes to playing bass. how would I get a good sound in drop C with my fingers? I've already tried playing near the bridge but it sounds like crap and I tried playing softer with my fingers and turning the amp way up still no good. Suggestions?

 

[Blues Cat]

i play in a metal band but i am really comfortable with my fingers but hate picks when it comes to playing bass. how would I get a good sound in drop C with my fingers? I've already tried playing near the bridge but it sounds like crap and I tried playing softer with my fingers and turning the amp way up still no good. Suggestions?

Increase the string gauge for more tension

 

[rapturebass]

you need it set it up with proper action/ string guage

 

[SilentParadoxx]

how big a string gauge? should i buy strings for a five string and just move em one step down?

 

[odin70]

I use 125. string for c. Its really hard to play soft when playing metal, so adjust your action to your needs.

If you tune to C-G-C-F (?) I would recomend 55, 75, 95, 125. Single strings from e.g juststrings.com

 

[growler-br]

I would get a set of Ernie Ball Power Slinkys. Nice gauge and they keep a tight feel. They come in 110-90-75-55...they are perfect for me. just put a new set on today.

 

[RickenBoogie]

+1 use a 5 string set, and then have the bass set-up professionaly.

 

[Solarmist]

.120 /.125 for C

What kind of strings are you using?

 

[SilentParadoxx]

I just bought a new set of ernie ball super slinkies and there doing better than my old ones but still. thanks for the advice its appreciated