Yin Yang Standard changing string gauge?

Hello bass family! This is my first post on the forums, but I’ve been reading for a few years. I just purchased a Fodera Yin Yang Standard. The previous two owners used the same gauge strings that came with the bass (and the same gauge Victor Wooten uses) which are relatively thin. I’ve come from playing a Warwick Stage 1 Streamer with a more standard string gauge. (Sorry for not having precise gauge sizes)

I long for the playability of the thicker gauge strings because I do love to dig in, but I can see why some players like the thinner gauge. The left hand feels like it’s cutting butter! Unfortunately I find my right hand getting stuck while playing runs and that the G string doesn’t have enough heart when I dig into it.

I’m taking it into a shop in Huntington Beach that is a Fodera authorized service spot because there are some issues at the nut. I’m also considering having them set it up with a more standard gauge string.

I want to know if you think I should stick it out and try to get more comfortable playing the thinner gauged strings or if I should go back to what’s comfortable for me. Your opinions and experience is welcomed! Thanks.

 

yep! Brass Nut. When I’m playing the open E, there is a buzzing at the nut. When I have it fretted anywhere else, there is no buzz. I’ve even tried pushing down the string behind the nut, but the only time I don’t get a buzz when playing the open E is when I actually push it down at the nut. The other issue is that my D string doesn’t appear to be sitting all the way into the nut, it’s a little more elevated than the others over the first fret.

 

I honestly could see that. My first time playing in the studio I remember how important it was to have a consistent, lighter touch. The thinner gauge definitely forces you to do that.