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quick question about my strings..

Discussion in 'Strings [BG]' started by slipkorn917, May 7, 2012.


  1. May 7, 2012 #1
    slipkorn917

    slipkorn917

    Sep 6, 2010
    i have a 4 string and i've used drop A tuning many times before, but now the strings are way too loose and floppy and slap against the fretboard and rarely ring out a sound (except for the annoying sound that the string makes smacking the fretboard). according to my tuner it's in tune and everything. i was thinking maybe it could be because it's been so long since i've restrung my bass? i've already bought some new strings for it that i have to put on soon, but was wondering if it could possibly also be because my bass needs to be adjusted? thanks in advance
     
  5. May 7, 2012 #2
    Rip Topaz

    Rip Topaz

    Aug 12, 2005
    Willow Street, PA
    Sounds like you're using the wrong gauge of strings for the tuning you're using.
     
  9. May 7, 2012 #3
    ixlramp

    ixlramp Guest

    Jan 25, 2005
  13. May 8, 2012 #4
    darkstorm

    darkstorm

    Oct 13, 2009
    How long since you last adjusted the truss rod? What your describing could be truss rod needs adjusting from climate change. Or strings jsut getting too old. Since it worked fine before with the same strings on it.
     

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