What do I gain (or lose) going to lighter strings?

[Major Seven]

One reason is that when a string is plucked/picked, especially when done so with "passion", the string actually does go sharp a bit at first, then settles down to the correct pitch. When tuning a string it is always a good idea to either pluck/pick lightly, or wait a second for the string to settle down before judging the accuracy of the tuning.

They say that pickups too close can do that as well, but he was talking about the harmonics not fundamentals.

 

[LBS-bass]

One reason is that when a string is plucked/picked, especially when done so with "passion", the string actually does go sharp a bit at first, then settles down to the correct pitch. When tuning a string it is always a good idea to either pluck/pick lightly, or wait a second for the string to settle down before judging the accuracy of the tuning.

Or tune to harmonics.

 

[kesslari]

Well, I'm giving the lighter Pressurewounds another go.
I didn't resonate with the lighter feel and tension, but then I tried TI flats and loved the feel (but not so much the tone).
I figured the lighter Pressurewounds might work for me with another go, and thus far, I like them.

 

[kesslari]

To note for myself (lest I forget!) they're 40-96 plus a low B (I'll replace my .130 B with something lighter next time).

 

[micguy]

To note for myself (lest I forget!) they're 40-96 plus a low B (I'll replace my .130 B with something lighter next time).

A 130 B is matched very well tension wise with a 95E - it's what you should be playing with that 4 string set. The root of floppy B complaints is that people don't understand that you need a geometric progression of string diameters (40-55-70-95-130) to make a balanced set, not an arithmetic one (40-60-80-100-120). Each string should be 1.33 times the diameter of the next smaller one, not "add .020" to it. Floppy B strings are a string problem, not a bass problem.

 

[woody357]

I like the heavier strings .45-130 but I miss the snap of the .40 G string. Does anyone who plays a heavier string change their G to a lighter one

 

[DJ Bebop]

I've found bigger strings = bigger output.

 

[600 Ohms]

I have moved back to heavier strings and am adjusting my technique so that I’m not yanking away at the increased tension. So far I’m digging the tone but I could see reverting back to 40-95 again one day.