Ibanez SR305 string suggestions?

[vinnitus]

I just won a used 305 on eBay. I'm researching string gauges and brands. The guy I'm getting it from said he's pretty sure they now have D'addarrio .45 -.125. I can't find any sets of those specs in that brand. Any suggestions or ideas are welcome. I plan on changing them, and getting a setup as soon as I get the bass.

 

[madbassplaya]

They've got everything you need:

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If you wanna stick with D'Addario get a 2 pack of the .45-.105 and add two .125 singles.

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[vinnitus]

Awesome. Thank you!

 

[satwater]

I have DR DDT .55-.115 on my SR500. LOVE THESE STRINGS. Had to file the nut down but other than that I was fine. Great for alt rock/metal I think but I'm a DR homer :/

 

[darkstorm]

Rotosound swing 66 is available in that gauge set and imo sound much better then daddarios.

 

[Bassalien70]

Rotosound swing 66 is available in that gauge set and imo sound much better then daddarios.

Glad to see Rotosound 66 getting a mention....my go to string since 1985

 

[iiipopes]

Yes, D'Addario XL were OEM on that bass. I use them on my Ibby, related model, SRA305. I use the XL170BT set with an added 130.