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Fodera Nickels

Discussion in 'Strings [BG]' started by Emanuel Apascaritei, Jul 3, 2013.

  1. Jul 3, 2013 #1
    Emanuel Apascaritei

    Emanuel Apascaritei

    Sep 12, 2009
    Madrid, Spain
    Hi,

    I want to purchase a set of Fodera 5 string set of nickels. I want the 45-125 gouge but I´m a little confused about it. The shop where I want to purchase says it´s 45-130 but the picture is for 45-125.
    :confused:
     
  2. Jul 3, 2013 #2
    Emanuel Apascaritei

    Emanuel Apascaritei

    Sep 12, 2009
    Madrid, Spain
  3. Jul 3, 2013 #3
    TheShape101

    TheShape101

    Apr 27, 2008
    Cork, Ireland.
    Fodera do sets of strings in both gauges. If you email Thomann I'm sure they can tell you which ones are actually in stock though. I think the standard gauge is 45-65-85-105-125 and medium gauge is 45-65-85-105-130.
     
  4. Jul 3, 2013 #4
    Emanuel Apascaritei

    Emanuel Apascaritei

    Sep 12, 2009
    Madrid, Spain
    Ok, I´ll mail them. Thanks! :)
     
  5. Jul 5, 2013 #5
    SLaPiNFuNK

    SLaPiNFuNK Inactive Commercial User

    Jul 28, 2006
    LA California
    The Brains: FretNation.com
    Fodera offers the following 5-String sets with Low-B strings:

    Low B - Light: .040 .060 .080 .100 .120
    Low B - Ultra Light: .040 .055 .075 .095 .120
    Low B - Light Med: .044 .062 .085 .106 .125
    Low B - Standard: .045 .065 .085 .105 .125
    Low B - Standard: .045 .065 .085 .105 .130
    Low B - Heavy: .050 .070 .085 .110 .135

    They each have the option of having a Tapered B string as well.

    As you can see there are two 45-105 options... One with a .125 and one with a .130
     
  6. Jul 5, 2013 #6
    Emanuel Apascaritei

    Emanuel Apascaritei

    Sep 12, 2009
    Madrid, Spain
    Thanks Slapinfunk, it´s great to have people like you giving all this info.

    I think I´m going with the .040 .060 .080 .100 .120 not tapered.

    How do you compare them with Sadowsky .040 - .125T ?? The B on the Sadowsky set buzz a little on the 7th fret but maybe because it`s at aprox 1.7mm at 12 fret. And also, above 8-9 fret I hear overtones I don´t like (in the mix they get lost though), maybe cause it´s tapered.
     
  7. Jul 5, 2013 #7
    SLaPiNFuNK

    SLaPiNFuNK Inactive Commercial User

    Jul 28, 2006
    LA California
    The Brains: FretNation.com
    The Fodera strings are pretty different. Fodera's are Round Core so they are a little more flexible and harmonics ring out clearer. They are a little more flexible and bend easier.

    If you are playing Sadowsky Blue Labels you have a more flexible string but it is still a hex core.
     
  8. Jul 5, 2013 #8
    Emanuel Apascaritei

    Emanuel Apascaritei

    Sep 12, 2009
    Madrid, Spain
    ^^ Great than, more reason to try out the Fodera´s. The Sadowsky´s are blue label and are great strings but I look for more flexibility.

    :)
     
  9. Jul 5, 2013 #9
    SLaPiNFuNK

    SLaPiNFuNK Inactive Commercial User

    Jul 28, 2006
    LA California
    The Brains: FretNation.com
    Then the lighter gauge Fodera's may really be liked by you!