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Is there a way to make the D and G strings less trebley?

Discussion in 'Strings [BG]' started by StrudelBass, Jul 17, 2003.

  1. Jul 17, 2003 #1
    StrudelBass

    StrudelBass

    Jul 6, 2002
    California
    I've been thinking about it and I've decided I just dislike how trebley my D and G strings sound. Usually when I try to make my strings more bassy I turn down the tone knob, but my D and G strings still cut through and I dislike that.
     
  2. Jul 17, 2003 #2
    mans0n

    mans0n

    Jun 15, 2002
    use a neck pickup not a bridge if possible...

    buy less bright strings forr the D and G ..

    im not sure if others agree but i find heavier guage strings to cut thru less than lighter gauge strings

    use your plucking hand in a less aggressive manner, i.e. pluck the D and G softer as to not make them as-loud



    are you using a plectrum?
    are you plucking strings to the neck or to the bridge?
     
  3. Jul 17, 2003 #3
    StrudelBass

    StrudelBass

    Jul 6, 2002
    California
    1. I only have 1 pickup, a musicman like humbucker.
    2. My strings are kind of old enough as it is so I don't think less brightness will do much.
    3. I was thinking heavier gauge strings myself, I don't even know the gauge of my current strings though.
    4. I use a plectrum and play near the neck, the bridge would just make my treble problem worse.

    Thanks for input.
     
  4. Jul 21, 2003 #4
    Jim Dombrowski

    Jim Dombrowski Supporting Member

    Jan 16, 2002
    Colorado Springs, CO
    Maybe you should try some tape-wound strings such as LaBella with the black nylon windings.

    JD