new to bass, string question

I know I am not a mod, but this thread reffers to strings shouldn't this be in strings.

 

I agree, it should be in strings.
Is that a Jay Turser bass??

 

The number associated with strings is the measurement of the string's diameter. A G string wouldn't measure .45 but actually .045 (as in 45/1000 of an inch) So the difference between a .040 and .045 is only 5/1000ths of an inch. In order to find out exactly, you'll need a machinist's caliper. After playing for 15 years, I can sort of tell just by looking at them and feeling them, but there is no way I could explain the different in words to someone with no reference point.

Once you get your bass and start playing, you'll have to decide what string you like best anyway, so I wouldn't worry over it for a while.

My suggestion for good beginner strings: The ones on the bass when you get it. After a couple of months of clanging on the thing, you'll have some idea if you want a lighter or heavier feel.


Chas

 

you can do what Chasarms said and use some calipers, or you can use a micrometer. I got the feel down too, I'm a machinist so I'm used to small mesurements and can pretty much look at them and tell what size they are.

yeah, once you figure out what sound and feel you're after, then you will have some choices to make. roundwounds, flatwounds, tapewounds, pressurewound, coated, nickleplated, cryogenicly frozen, the list is endless.

 

Roundwound nickel's by Warwick ( yellow label ) !