Tightening strings ?!

[jbryan01]

Hi there i have a jazz bass and i have a slightly annoying situation that is a flopppy B'string. Is there any way of tightening this ? obviously without altering the note of the string.

Thanks for your responses

J

 

[Pilgrim]

Nope. Tension sufficient to achieve the tuned note is particular to each brand of strings, and when you're there, you are there.

If it's too floppy, you may need to change to a higher-tension brand and model of string.

 

[Meatrus]

Hi there i have a jazz bass and i have a slightly annoying situation that is a flopppy B'string. Is there any way of tightening this ? obviously without altering the note of the string.

Thanks for your responses

J

Yes a higher gauge B string . What gauge is it at the moment? (I'm assuming its a 5er?).

 

[jbryan01]

i couldnt tell you unfortunately as they came on the bass?!

thhanks

 

[jbryan01]

according to Squiers website that they supply them with it has.... Fender Super 7350-5M Stainless Steel (.045 to .125)

 

[T-Bird]

Hi.

Welcome to TalkBass.

Yes, only heavier gauge string will increase the tension. No spacer, or other gimmick will do that.

.125 is a bit light for a 34" B IMLE, .135 seem to be the "standard". For some playing styles even that can feel a bit floppy.

Regards
Sam

 

[Meatrus]

according to Squiers website that they supply them with it has.... Fender Super 7350-5M Stainless Steel (.045 to .125)

Thats your problem , 125 is a bit small. It depends on the bass, but a 130 should be fine (it has been for me). Or you may want to go straight for the 135 just to make sure it cures it. If you go for a 130, a stiffer make of string will help (Lo-Riders for one) making it tighter feeling.

 

[nutso42]

Yes. Pitch the stock strings. However, one problem you may find with higher-gauge strings is they're difficult to keep in tune. So find a brand that can alleviate that problem. I personally prefer S.I.T Power Wound, but I'm sure you can find other brands that also work.

 

[walterw]

...one problem you may find with higher-gauge strings is they're difficult to keep in tune...

that's a new one.

i suppose if the nut slots are not wide enough, so that they pinch the strings, you might have this issue, but the fix is to have those slots filed out, not to use strings you don't want to use.

 

[T-Bird]

Hi.

However, one problem you may find with higher-gauge strings is they're difficult to keep in tune.

that's a new one.

That's news to me as well, care to elaborate?

Since any string gauge change usually requires at least some reshaping of the nut slots, failing to do that may well be the reason, but an unlikely one at that.

An unlikely one as setting the intonation is next to impossible with a binding string.

Regards
Sam