Found string - after about a year of searching - long post

[XXL]

FWIW I strung my P5 through the body on the non-tapered strings (G, D, and A) and through the bridge for the two fat ones for that reason. The next set, I will probably just string them all through the bridge. I am not convinced that I gain anything through the body when it has this heavier bridge. If the ferrels come loose...whatever.

I suppose I could do that. Just top load the E. Id like to give these strings a shot.

 

[FunkMetalBass]

No through body stringing with CircleK strings. That leaves ferrels a chance to fall out...cant use them on the 08 Standard.

But...

When the Black Beauties die out on the Geddy Ill give these a shot.

I imagine this is only an issue for tapered strings. Generally, E, A, D, and G strings aren't tapered, so you'd just have to make sure to order the 36" scale set.

When my 8-string needs new strings, I'll be ordering a balanced heavy set from him next. I'm hoping Skip's strings prove to be a wee-bit brighter sounding than the Octave4Plus strings that I use.

 

[Joe Smithberger]

I imagine this is only an issue for tapered strings. Generally, E, A, D, and G strings aren't tapered, so you'd just have to make sure to order the 36" scale set.

The Circle K's taper the B and E strings.

 

[screaminglucy]

i never heard of circle k til this thread and now i am hooked too.

 

[BassLife77]

their drop tune .112 .076 .058 .043 set would be perfect for my playing but all their strings are mixed with nickel

 

[Metal Mitch]

I get the "wolfy" thing entirely, that bloated, sort of muddled sounding thing that happens on a fat string when fretted higher up the neck. I hate that! Might have to try a set of these bad boys!

For that, you just need to lower your pickups.

Wolf tones are when you get dissonant overtones. It sounds like the string is out of tune with itself. It usually happens higher up the neck, and some strings are more prone to it than others.

 

[chadhargis]

I ordered up a 5 string set. I'm hoping I don't have to modify my nut to get the .136 B string to fit. That's one big string.

I'm currently using Chromes, and I love them except for the low B which is a tad bit farty for my liking. I want that B to ring out deep and strong. The A, D, & G strings are more than fine.