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I broke my GSR e string!
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How do you break an E string!?
I have had a couple of pre owned basses where someone has broken a string, and just replaced that one string. Both times the replacement string was noticeably brighter and newer sounding. So your other strings may have different volumes and tone depending on how old they are (compared to the new E).
I personally would buy a new set, especially if they are the stock strings. Unless the remaining strings are brand new, change them!
I have had a couple of pre owned basses where someone has broken a string, and just replaced that one string. Both times the replacement string was noticeably brighter and newer sounding. So your other strings may have different volumes and tone depending on how old they are (compared to the new E).
I personally would buy a new set, especially if they are the stock strings. Unless the remaining strings are brand new, change them!
Yeah, I wouldn't recommend changing one string. You will end up with an unbalanced sound.
There are tons of different strings out there, you need to be specific on your preferences before anyone can recommend you a string.
There are tons of different strings out there, you need to be specific on your preferences before anyone can recommend you a string.
Well, you've got some research to do first.
I just googled your bass.
The scale length is 34", so you need a long scale string.
I'm fairly certain that bass has roundwounds on it.
Probably a lighter gauge, unless you like thicker strings.
Personally, I would go with an uncoated string.
If you want a warmer tone, I would go with nickel strings as opposed to stainless steel.
Ok mate thank you.
I'm new to bass so what strings should I go for?
I want to try and get a nice warm sound. I've got £15 in the bank so is that enough for a decent set of strings?
and it broke at the red bit at the top.
No problem, glad to help. I would recommend trying Ebay or www.stringsdirect.co.uk for buying them.
If you are after a warm sound I would say Nickel Roundwounds, Rotosound make these (as do plenty of other makers) and you should be able to find them for just over £15. They are called Rotosound Swingbass Nickel, here is a link to them on stringsdirect http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/search?q[keywords]=rotosound+nickel.
Don't feel limited to Rotosound though, browse the site and see if there is anything else you would prefer price wise. I would stick with one of the major brands personally (GHS, daddario, Fender, Ernie Ball etc).
Make sure to get a guide from Google to tell you how to re string, so you don't ruin any strings.
Good luck!
No problem, glad to help. I would recommend trying Ebay or www.stringsdirect.co.uk for buying them.
If you are after a warm sound I would say Nickel Roundwounds, Rotosound make these (as do plenty of other makers) and you should be able to find them for just over £15. They are called Rotosound Swingbass Nickel, here is a link to them on stringsdirect http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/search?q[keywords]=rotosound+nickel.
Don't feel limited to Rotosound though, browse the site and see if there is anything else you would prefer price wise. I would stick with one of the major brands personally (GHS, daddario, Fender, Ernie Ball etc).
Make sure to get a guide from Google to tell you how to re string, so you don't ruin any strings.
Good luck!
that suits my budget perfectly seeing as there are no delivery costs.
thank you for the guy above stating that my bass was 34mm, so would that mean Long 32"-34" would fit?
