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Recomend a 5 st set for my new band....

mowburger

mowburger

Nov 4, 2010
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Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. USA
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#1
I got hired in a new band:hyper: and the TJIF flats on my 5 string P bass arn't up to the new pick friendly punk style,:bassist:
so I'm gonna take 'em off and try some rounds.
My question to you my dear "string" thread browser is this, Recomend me some rounds that fit these criteria:


#1 I want Nickle Round Wounds:)

#2 I want a tapered B string:smug:

#3 I don't really want to spend more than, say ... $37
bucksUSD:(

#4 I don't want a Heavy Gauge set:hmm:

To give you an idea of tone I've had to learn alot of quick running punk lines ala' Rancid and then switch to a Reggae type thang, then go into hard rock. All in the same set. I only own the 5 string P bass so I don't know if that helps. :confused:

Any opinions are appreciated, just sittin around till my acoustic gig at 7:00, Thanx TB'ers!:bassist:
 
#3
My suggestion? Go to Invalid Link Removed and build your own custom set. I put together a balanced set of D'Addario for 5 string with a .130 tapered B and it was around $21 before shipping. Not my favorite strings, but you can't beat them for the price. And they make their tension measurements readily available so they have that over almost everybody.

He also offers DR and Ken Smith in the 'make your own set', but they will be out of your price range.

edit: sorry, didn't see that you already got a set. File this info away for future use :)
 
#4
mmbongo said:
My suggestion? Go to Invalid Link Removed and build your own custom set. I put together a balanced set of D'Addario for 5 string with a .130 tapered B and it was around $21 before shipping. Not my favorite strings, but you can't beat them for the price. And they make their tension measurements readily available so they have that over almost everybody.

He also offers DR and Ken Smith in the 'make your own set', but they will be out of your price range.

edit: sorry, didn't see that you already got a set. File this info away for future use :)
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