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String set for a drop B tuning on 4 strings bass

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The assumption that a thicker B will solve the problem isn’t as clear cut as you’d think
Jaco Taco

Thread 'Holy Cow! 110 B string!'

So, I've been looking for the "perfect B string" for a while. Tried gauges like 125, 135, 120, and I always get a B string that doesn't really fit the E string, it just won't sound as bright or as present as the E, especially when I play an "e" at the 5th fret of the B string, just sounds soooo much duller than the open E string.

I should mention that I like a lighter gauge for my strings (95 for my E string) and after a long search of various stainless steel roundwounds, I've found that I like DR Hi-Beams the best.

ANYWAY! I tried something different and I put a 110 on for my B...
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A 110 Ernie Ball Power Slinky round for B0


Why not just do BEAD instead of this drop B business regardless
 
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Tj smith said:
Use a drop pedal to get to the tuning u want. U can use standard strings with normal tension and tune to what ever u wantZ
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This isn't a bad idea for a song or two but if your band always plays in that lower tuning, well, no offense, but that suggestion is psychotic. Also, if it was an originals band and it was only "a song or two," I'd just get a 2nd bass. Playing a cover people know and using imperfect pitch shifting for that is one thing. If people are hearing it for the first time, unless slight glitchiness is your aim, then that makes zero sense.
 
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I run an equal tension nickel hybrid drop set from Kalium. Took two reminders and a month to get them. I started at these gauges at .142 / .094 / .070 / .051 and sit in the 42 lb range (34” scale). Felt good but a little tight. I set up my Modulus Q5 (35” scale) in drop G in .168 / .110 / .082 / .061 / .045 (39 lbs) and truly loved the tension so I made a new set to the same a similar tension (39lbs) and those are .136 / .090 / .067 / .047 and it’s great.
 
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Saetia said:
I run an equal tension nickel hybrid drop set from Kalium. Took two reminders and a month to get them. I started at these gauges at .142 / .094 / .070 / .051 and sit in the 42 lb range (34” scale). Felt good but a little tight. I set up my Modulus Q5 (35” scale) in drop G in .168 / .110 / .082 / .061 / .045 (39 lbs) and truly loved the tension so I made a new set to the same a similar tension (39lbs) and those are .136 / .090 / .067 / .047 and it’s great.
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Good lord. I want to hear that drop G Modulus! Sounds downright tectonic
 
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