I really like high tension light strings. im likeing the 45-105 set up but i like my strings really tight but also thin what do you guys recommend. Im using GHS right now
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high tension strings
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I've found D'Addario strings to be the highest tension from what I've tried. I had to do some serious trussrod adjustments when using them to compensate for the neck bow.
Paul Mac
Paul Mac
I tightened the trussrod to compensate for the higher tension of the strings. However, you have to be careful when making any trussrod adjustments. It's an expensive lesson if you snap it. I suggest either letting an experienced person make the adjustments for you or find someone that can show you how it's done.
Paul Mac
Paul Mac
HELLonWheels187 said:
Sadowsky strings have a bit of tension for the raltive gauge as do DR Low Riders.
IME with D'Addario XLs, I thought they were average to not so tight for a given gauge.
Dave
IME with D'Addario XLs, I thought they were average to not so tight for a given gauge.
Dave
D'addario slow wounds are the best strings.
They have a very high string tension.
Ieveryone should try them once
(the soft/regular or even mediums) NOT SOFT!
best strings around and I have used 30+ odd brands of strings over the last 14 years
of course IMO you may not like them but if your looking for high tension youve found a home!
They have a very high string tension.
Ieveryone should try them once
(the soft/regular or even mediums) NOT SOFT!
best strings around and I have used 30+ odd brands of strings over the last 14 years
of course IMO you may not like them but if your looking for high tension youve found a home!
whats the texture like. So far im really liking the rough stuff like rotosound im up to try anything.tribal3140 said:
I'll throw out the flatwound options 
Fender 9050s and Labella Deep Talkin' flats are both pretty high tension strings.
Fender 9050s and Labella Deep Talkin' flats are both pretty high tension strings.
the fender and labella flats rock
I used to use the fender set that's 105-55 but I recently switched to the labella jamersons that are 110-52. I like them both but I prefer the Jamersons. But yeah flats rock as far as strings go in general.
I used to use the fender set that's 105-55 but I recently switched to the labella jamersons that are 110-52. I like them both but I prefer the Jamersons. But yeah flats rock as far as strings go in general.
i love flats but thats not what im looking for on this bass. I like to slap so flats won't do...
