Light gauge strings for a 5-string

[ccmorgan]

What would you recommend for lighter gauge flatwound strings for a 5 string bass? It’s a Fender Mexican Jazz Bass, longer scale string length. I really like the feel of lower tension.

 

[ahbass2500]

TI Jazz Flats

 

[michael_t]

What would you recommend for lighter gauge flatwound strings for a 5 string bass? It’s a Fender Mexican Jazz Bass, longer scale string length. I really like the feel of lower tension.

Dunlop Flatwound 40-120.

 

[mcnach]

Alternatively, if you don't mind tapewounds, Labella White Nylon range is really smooth and flexible. You can bend strings like crazy with those ones

 

[Yahboy]

Ti JF345 +1

 

[Prodigus Filius]

Ernie Ball 55-110 Group I + 1740 (.040) single for G

 

[iiipopes]

Usually, it is the middle strings that have issues with being heavier gauges. Because of this, I prefer the D'Addario XL170BT 45-60-80-107 set, then add an XL130 tuned up from B to C. Overall, the feel is a little lighter than most conventional sets that have D-65 and A-85 strings, and they retain stability and tonal consistency.

 

[TomB]

The Dunlop 40-120 is a good recommendation for light strings - very flexible and even-sounding across the set.

 

[JimmyM]

Dunlop Flatwound 40-120.

My choice for flats.