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Who plays 40-95 set?

#41
I'm playing 40-100 (well, it's 40-130, considering the B string) on a 34" in a standard tuning, and I'm happy with that, if that answers your question. my other basses wear 45-105.

if for some reason I'd want A-C, I'd get 30-90 or something like this (DR makes 30-90), as 40 would be on a stiff side for a high C, 25-32 is common.
 
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#43
Riff Ranger said:
I primarily play metal, which for at least the last 25 years has meant playing in something lower than standard tuning. I got used to the feel and especially the sound of a typical .105/.085/.065/.045 set tuned CGCF. It seems like most players go with heavier and heavier gauges the lower they go, trying to maintain that ~40# tension per string that a standard set has in EADG. I had been using the same for both (I always keep a beater in EADG for learning classic rock and whatnot), but decided to go the other way with .095/.075/.055/.040 for EADG, and found it sound and felt more like a detuned instrument, which I liked.
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Honestly, 105 feels floppy to me at E. Been thinking about a 110. I cannot imagine dropping a 105 2 full steps. That would just be a dead fish for me...
 
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#47
I am just trying out 40-100 for the first time to try to lower the string tension on my Jazz. Just working through the setup right now, in fact.

I've been playing for (counts fingers and toes) too many years, and I realize that I have never put enough critical thought into strings. It's like tires/tyres on a car - probably the most important immeidate decision we all make, and I am kicking myself for taking this long to really consider how I like my strings.

Live and learn, I guess.
 
#48
Glad to see this thread. I've got super low, clanky action on one of my P Basses and in comparison my Stingray feels a little stiff. I have been thinking about going down a gauge on the Ray and this would be where it is.
 
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#50
mrjim123 said:
It should probably be pointed out that the numbers only apply to Stringjoy strings, since different brands have different core string construction (round vs. hex) and sizes, right?
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Yes, that's right. That's why I said in my post "using Stringjoy just as an example" of how the tension figures would work out for up-tuning by five half steps. Those tension figures are based on their nickel-plated steel roundwound, of course.
 
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#51
I use to play 40-95, even though with my small hands, and very light touch I personally felt they were a little too light for me, I used some kind of D'addario's when I first started, now I use pretty much only 40-100 or 45-100. Currently all my basses are 45 to 100. I felt 40 to 95 worked but for some playing was too light. I also tend to pluck a tad bit hard at times and it was personally challenging for me to do my Dunn style playing and aggressively get that pull and also playing on G tended to be too bright for me and also was a little bit floppy.

Just my experience of course, I will love to try it again one of these days of course maybe with Stringjoy or Ernie.
 
#52
Big fan of .40-.60-.80-.100 (or something in the neighborhood) with standard tuning. I have large hands and that's been my go-to gauge for decades.

GHS Balanced Nickels feel and play fantastic in that size. Without question, my current favorite strings!

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ijump206 said:
I am just trying out 40-100 for the first time to try to lower the string tension on my Jazz. Just working through the setup right now, in fact.

I've been playing for (counts fingers and toes) too many years, and I realize that I have never put enough critical thought into strings. It's like tires/tyres on a car - probably the most important immeidate decision we all make, and I am kicking myself for taking this long to really consider how I like my strings.

Live and learn, I guess.
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Please keep us posted on what you think.
 
#59
I do, I do, me me me!! (Flails hands about!!) LOL.

Also going to use the Funk Masters a la Geddy Lee from his Wal days, on my Octave Bass Geddy Lee Wal Tribute. About to get those installed.

Also use .35.55.75.95 depending on the bass.

My most frequent gauge is .40 .60 .80 .100.

(Presuming 4 string basses here of course...my 5 and 6 are different stories. I do have 1-2, maybe 3 4-string basses with the typical .45.65 .85. 105. They feel heavy lol.)

But anyway, I digress. I love the NYXL .40, .60, .75, 95...I think that's what they are? 40-95, vis a vis the original question from OP.

Cheers.
 

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