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- Thread starter MrRiff
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Other. I have particular gauges I use on a given bass, but I am not bothered by gauge changes across basses.
50-105 round
45-100 flat
Way more flats than rounds, but most my flats are 45-105 because not every company does 45-100.
45-100 flat
Way more flats than rounds, but most my flats are 45-105 because not every company does 45-100.
So Anyway, I guess I prefer whatever strings came with the bass.
I seldom change them anymore.
I seldom change them anymore.
I always thought I liked 45-100, but seeing as 45-105 is so much more common, I began to question whether I could actually feel the .005 difference. I'm still not sure. But I'm buying 45-105s because it's easier.
50-105 nickel rounds for my fretted J and P. 45-100 flats for my fretless J. Not sure what flats came with my EUB, but they're perfect.
40-100 is my idea of heavy strings.
35-90 might be my favorite, but some basses have a harder time with this than others (I also like my action at 2/64" at the 12th fret). I ultimately use 4 gauge sets between my basses, as some have 35-95 and others 40-95.
35-90 might be my favorite, but some basses have a harder time with this than others (I also like my action at 2/64" at the 12th fret). I ultimately use 4 gauge sets between my basses, as some have 35-95 and others 40-95.
I voted “Other” because I have 50-105 D’Addario XL Nickels and Chromes on two (most) of my basses. I also have 45-105 Rotosound 77s on one bass.
I tune to D Standard, so I need heavier strings to stay in tune. I’m even thinking about trying 55-110 XL Nickels because they’re similar in tension to 50-105 Chromes.
I tune to D Standard, so I need heavier strings to stay in tune. I’m even thinking about trying 55-110 XL Nickels because they’re similar in tension to 50-105 Chromes.
I use a 45 G and a 105 E, but I didn't vote 45-105 because I use a .080" A and a .060" D to balance the tension better.
I use to be a super light guy going 30 to 95, then gave 40 to 100 but ultimately went to 45 to 100, I am may be really wrong here but I feel like it depends also if its flats vs rounds, rounds generally I go lighter and flats I may go up a size. It depends also on brand for me I like light for me but all depends on bass, type of string, and neck of bass. But I went light for a bit enjoyed them a light and help me get use to standard or at least a bit light. Again depends on brand some brands do not even offer super light D'addario spoil me with all the choices.
