Please help me. Semi urgent.

Two choices...

Dunlop Super Bright Nickels.
DR Sunbeams - a bit more high end sparkle than the Pure Blues and very flexible.

 

Welcome to the party!

I've had four trigger release surgeries (two on right and two on left) in the last three years.

 

Effort to fret is determined by the (scientific) tension, which is determined by string mass, which is primarily determined by gauge.
So you have to reduce the gauges, you can't stay with 45-105.
If 40-95 still aren't low enough tension go to the next lighter set, 35-90 or similar, in either Boomers, Elixir nickels or a brand/string line you know you like. Just keep reducing gauges until you're happy.

Don't buy from a guitar shop as the choice is too limited, buy mail order.

 

Flexible strings won't help, as stiffness has very little effect on fretting effort, because when you fret, the string isn't being bent to any significant degree.
The plucking hand feel stiffness more.

Resistence to fretting or string bending is determined by tension due to the mechanics of the forces.
A displaced string causes the tension forces either side of your finger to no longer be oppositely directed, a resulting force is created that is the lateral component of the tension forces.

An ideal string may be one that is low tension but quite stiff, this will have low fretting effort but 'feel tighter' than it actually is.

 

If you want the strings to be easy for fretting but firm enough for plucking, you might want to stick with a light set of hex core strings (such as 40-95 Boomers) and set up your bass with a lower action.

 

@SLaPiNFuNK may be able to ID your fave strings from a pic of the silks and ball end.

 

Unfotunately you can't have it both ways, you can't have a low tension string that is also high tension =)
However, as mentioned, a stiffer string may help make the strings 'feel less sloppy' to the plucking hand while still being easier to fret.
(Note, tension and stiffness are completely different and independent things.)

 

I respectfully disagree as my experience indicates otherwise. All else being equal, the Boomers 45-105 are harder on the fretting hand than the Sunbeams 45-105. Stiffness/flexibility DOES affect how they react to the fretting action.

 

Have you seen a specialist yet? I've heard if you let it go too long the odds of successful surgical release diminish.

 

I'm not surprised someone beat me to this. @Drop1, you've been posting quite a few string-related posts since you joined, but @DanGroove has a VERY good point here. Better to get this figured out before you do permanent damage. Then, continue your quest for the perfect set of strings.

I'm not sure how old you are, but I'm 45, have played for 30 yrs, & have had enough manual labor jobs to have done some damage to joints & such. Don't take this issue lightly, my friend.

 

You're gonna have to learn to stretch your fingers.

 

Sorry, but I don't buy it: It just doesn't seem plausible to me that subtle differences in string tension are the difference between suffering trigger-finger symptoms or not. I think you're barking up the wrong tree looking for a solution in string choice.

 

I had trigger finger in my left pinky, playing Obligatos on eub so low tension, the strings were not really a factor. I solved mine by wrapping my finger with medical tape every night to keep it from closing at night. That and playing / practicing a bit less until it passed. Good luck.

 

Thomastik Infeld Jazz Bass Strings are the way to go in my opinion. Lower gauge with tight response. I have been using them for years and have converted lots of guys that have used similar string/setup you described. Of course switching to a lighter gauge will take some setup time on your bass to get it just right, but man I won’t play any other string.

I agree with Lobster11 though. Another thing to consider is really analyzing your technique. We all developed bad habits over the years and I have had to go back and break some myself. I started angling my wrists too much in my plucking hand and started to cramp in my hands on longer gigs. I also noticed my dexterity wasn’t what it once was. Really focusing on and being critical of your technique might help some of he issues you’re having.
Anyways, best of luck and I hope you get it to where you aren’t experiencing trigger finger anymore!!