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Light tension

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Mike Carr said:
I have a 5 String Bass with a very delicate neck. It stays staight with Thomastik 5 String Jazz Flats. But I'd like to find a roundwound string set that is the same or similar tension. Any suggestions?
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TI Jazz Flats 5-string (43-136) = 175.02 lbs. in total tension.

For rounds, I would suggest 40-120 or 40-125.

For example...

D'Addario EXL220-5 (40-125) = 170.64 lbs.
GHS Boomers 5L-DYB (40-120) = 172.1 lbs.

Etc....
 

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