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Newb question - loose strings?

Discussion in 'Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]' started by SuperBassSam, Jul 30, 2009.

  1. Jul 30, 2009 #1
    SuperBassSam

    SuperBassSam

    Feb 9, 2009
    Dorset, UK
    Hi all,

    I have an Ibanez SR500BM and I love it. However, I really think that tighter strings on the bass will really suit my playing style, as it almost feels like the strings move too much when I pluck them. Is there any way to tighten them, or should I buy a thicker set of strings?

    Thanks

    Sam
     
  2. Jul 30, 2009 #2
    LilRay

    LilRay Commercial User

    Dec 27, 2007
    Between my Roscoe and Leather
    Owner: Cockeyed Cow Custom Leathercraft
    Sam I'd look into changing the strings, but not neccesarily to a thicker gauge. You can get higher tension without going thicker. I don't know what Ibanez uses but I'd try something like GHS Boomers. Bass strings are a core wire with wrapped wire for the gauge. Hex Cores tend to have higher tension than round cores.

    Good Luck.
    God Bless, Ray
     
  3. Jul 30, 2009 #3
    EagleMoon

    EagleMoon

    Jul 13, 2007
    Phoenix, Arizona
    This may be an obvious thing, but are you sure you're tuned to pitch?