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how to reduce string tension

Discussion in 'Strings [BG]' started by friendlybass, Dec 9, 2014.

  1. Dec 9, 2014 #1
    friendlybass

    friendlybass Guest

    Jul 19, 2012
    Colorado
    How do I reduce my string tension but stay in standard? If this is a setup question let me know! Current strings are Ernie balls, 50-105.
    Is the answer smaller gauge? Im a real novice when it comes to strings, I basically buy Ernie balls cause ive always done that and they dont make my fingers stink
     
  2. Dec 9, 2014 #2
    mmbongo

    mmbongo I have too many basses. Supporting Member

    Aug 5, 2009
    Upstate, South Carolina
    Yes smaller gauge will be more flexible. I find Ernie Ball to be very stiff strings in general in the first place so you could also try a different strings such as Dunlop Super Bright or DR HiBeams or Sunbeams
     
  3. Dec 9, 2014 #3
    friendlybass

    friendlybass Guest

    Jul 19, 2012
    Colorado
    How much lower gauge before I'll notice a difference? I'm sure its a personal opinion deal but what's your 2 cents
     
  4. Dec 9, 2014 #4
    Gorn

    Gorn

    Dec 15, 2011
    Queens, NY
    50-105 is on the high end of standard tension. Try a 45-100 set.
     
  5. Dec 9, 2014 #5
    friendlybass

    friendlybass Guest

    Jul 19, 2012
    Colorado
    Aye captain. I'm watching star trek right now and i was cracking up at your screen name
     
  6. Dec 9, 2014 #6
    Gorn

    Gorn

    Dec 15, 2011
    Queens, NY
    Star Trek at 5:37 in the morning? Good man.
     
  7. Dec 9, 2014 #7
    friendlybass

    friendlybass Guest

    Jul 19, 2012
    Colorado
    Graveyard security my friend. Tabbed disturbed tunes for an audition till 12, paid my bills, researched preamps, and tried to learn to juggle till 1, and then star trek on till 6. All at 14$ an hour. This is the job for lazy people.