Need recommendation for 5-string set...

[DLM]

I've been playing 4-string bass for an eternity using 45/65/80/100 gauge strings. I've noticed that some string makers don't offer these gauges as part of their 5-string sets, but they do for their 4-string sets.

So, I have two questions:

1) What nickel roundwound 5-string sets come standard in 45/65/80/100/xxx without having to make a custom set?
2) What gauge low B would you recommend?

Thanks for your help.

 

[bogart]

I'd check into DR lowriders. By far the best strings I've used. try a 130 low b

 

[DLM]

Unfortunately, DR doesn't offer ready-made 5-string sets in those gauges. I'd have to do a custom order.

Any other ideas?

 

[tappel]

Shouldn't be a problem.

Just off the top of my head:

- D'Addario (with .130 B)
- GHS Medium Light Boomers (.126)
- Ken Smith's (Rock Masters or Burners) with a .125 B
- SIT (.125)
- Ironman 5's (.125) available only at Invalid Link Removed.

Tom

 

[Aaron Saunders]

Buy a four string set and a separate B string?

 

[ihixulu]

Ernie Ball

 

[DLM]

Shouldn't be a problem.

Just off the top of my head:

- D'Addario (with .130 B)
- GHS Medium Light Boomers (.126)
- Ken Smith's (Rock Masters or Burners) with a .125 B
- SIT (.125)
- Ironman 5's (.125) available only at Invalid Link Removed.

Tom

Tom,

Of the .125 - .130 B strings that come in these sets, are some less floppy based on the gauge?

 

[tappel]

Tom,

Of the .125 - .130 B strings that come in these sets, are some less floppy based on the gauge?

In theory, a bigger string will have less vibration and therefore less floppiness. However, in reality? We're only talking 5 thousanths of an inch. I've never really had a problem using .125 B strings. But I have never used anything lighter.

Tom

 

[tim99]

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Nickel Round Wound

.045
.065
.080
.100
.130

These come in different lengths...

I use the super longs in my Skyline Joe Osborne 5 string 35" scale body through...