Hi - I'm new - and confused

[LedBeatleFloyd]

Hello bassists,

I'm new, literally just signed up . I bought my bass (a Yamaha RBX) back in March and absolutely love it. I did buy a book to learn the basics but now I just like to cover some songs from bands like The Beatles, as you can tell from my username. I also have played the drums for like two years.

From the time with my bass, I've figured out what type of music I like to play very, very deep simple baselines, think of the chain. However I'm not a lover of the stock strings that came on my bass. They're the big standard, metal (not sure which metal) strings.

I want to buy some nylon strings as I love the sound McCartney's bass has on Abbey Road, does anyone have recommendations? I'm not sure the difference between them, and not sure which size to get so any help would be very appreciated. I just want some strings that are very deep and flat.

Thanks every one. And I'm not sure where to say hello, so I thought I should do it in my first post.

 

[Bockscar]

If I recall, McCartney used Rotosound Tru Bass (RS88LD) nylon strings on Abbey Road. That will definitely get you in the ball park.

 

[LedBeatleFloyd]

Cheers, I'm surprised to see they're still in production. Any experience with them?

 

[LedBeatleFloyd]

Would they be safe to use on my bass, they say low tension?

 

[Pilgrim]

If you change strings to those, you will need a new setup on the bass. Directions and links on how to do that are at the top of the Hardware and Repairs forum. It's something that is good to learn.

 

[MonetBass]

Any strings will work on your bass, but you will likely have to set it up after putting them on. Read the setup sticky on here (it's pretty easy to do yourself), or take it to a qualified tech to set it up for you.

EDIT: ^^ What Pilgrim said. Here's a link to the setup sticky: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f18/all-basic-setup-questions-answered-here-125382/

 

[BZadlo]

Most string changes will probably require a setup.
I think that setups are the key to attaining your sonic goals. The sooner you learn to setup your instrument, the better.

 

[jasper383]

Put GHS or D'Addario tapes on your bass.

The Rotos are very large gauges and you might have to file the nut.

 

[mmbongo]

Here's the best place to buy them, and the best selection you'll find:
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[LedBeatleFloyd]

I was just looking at http://www.jerzydrozdbasses.com/akcndfr54jdhrei567/Ultimate_Guide_ver100.pdf#page9
And I'm not sure what you lot mean? Do you mean like, adjust the tension and pickups? Should I just follow this guide. Cheers for the help

 

[Hobobob]

I was just looking at http://www.jerzydrozdbasses.com/akcndfr54jdhrei567/Ultimate_Guide_ver100.pdf#page9
And I'm not sure what you lot mean? Do you mean like, adjust the tension and pickups? Should I just follow this guide. Cheers for the help

Adjust neck relief, intonation, string action at the saddles, and if the new strings are much thicker than the old ones, you may have to file the nut slots

 

[LedBeatleFloyd]

So if set up properly, the strings will be fine? Thanks for all your help everyone

 

[LedBeatleFloyd]

I'm worried that the strings will be too thick for the guitar.

 

[J Posega]

I'm worried that the strings will be too thick for the guitar.

The bass will be fine. "Too thick" would only be a problem if you were tuning the strings higher than EADG.

 

[LedBeatleFloyd]

I tried googling but will the flatwounds work with magnetic pickups? I know they have a metal core

 

[conebeckham]

They'll work.