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I've just switched back to using 40-100's after moving to 45-105's for a few years. Before that I always used 40-100's. I've no idea why I switched, unless I was after a heavier tone. Just out of curiosity, I thought it would be interesting to see what is the most commonly used roundwound gauge.

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I tend to use the 5-string equivalent of 40-100, but IMO the E and Low B strings in these sets nearly always feel to flexible and are definitely much lower tension than the other strings. My ideal set would be something like: 40, 60, 80, 105, 135. That for me would deliver a much more consistent feel between the strings.

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[quote name='radiophonic' timestamp='1499855707' post='3334047']
45 - 100 ideally. I have 45 - 105 at the moment but I find the 105 a bit heavy. 40 is too light on the top for me.
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Me too. Just gravitated over the years to the point where 45-100 is my go to.

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When I first started buying bass strings, the Rotosound 45-105 sets were labelled "standard gauge," so I assumed that was indeed the normal way! I have tried a hybrid set after I got it by accident (45-100, I think) but I couldn't really feel much difference. Even when I ventured into different string brands, 45-105 seems to have been the most common set to come by, so I've just stuck with what's familiar and easy to get hold of, I guess.

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I used to use 40-100 elites for years but have recently gone heavier. Now use the Rotosound round wound Billy Sheehan's 43-110 (given to me by the man himself - clang) on one bass and LaBella Jameson heavy flats 52-110 on the other P Bass. Now find the heavier E string helps with drop tuning (Hipshot) and gives a heavier tone IMHO.

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Ooh, timely question!

I've played 45-100 pretty much exclusively. Nice and snappy, and they suit my Jazz perfectly. However on my recently acquired Precision the E string is too floppy. 105's are nice and taut, but they go dull a bit too quickly in my experience, so I'm looking for something with the best of both.

I tried some 45-100 flats which were nice and and firm, but I found I prefer rounds on my P (heathen!).

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was always 40-100 until bought my Warwick Thumb in 89 which came with 35-95 Elites. Tried them for few years but went back to 40-100.
Don't recall ever trying anything heavier on my 4 stringers.

I always thought Rotosound 40-100 was the standard gauge. ?? Been a long time since buying them and this poll shows 45-105 is most common. ?

Dave

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[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1499932144' post='3334537']
45-105
We usually play a semitone down to reduce strain on the vocals. Add in the drop D (flat) tuner and lighter strings would be impractical. Plus I like a bit of punch and to be able to dig in a bit
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[quote name='Adrenochrome' timestamp='1499936489' post='3334585']
40-100 for standard tuning, 45-105 half step down, 50-110 full step down (which also covered drop-C okay). All 34" scale. My short scale has 50-110 in standard for playability.

To be honest I've used 45-100 in standard tuning with no problem at all.
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[quote name='bassbiscuits' timestamp='1499938929' post='3334618']
I used 40-100 for many years, but then one of my depping jobs involves tuning down to Eb, so i found 45-105 to be more versatile to cover both Eb and concert pitch tunings.
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I've just remembered that tuning down to Eb was the reason I moved to 45-105. I even tried 55-110 at one point, had to modify the nut to suit (after I broke the original nut whilst tuning up), but 55's were way too high a tension for me

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[quote name='Bolo' timestamp='1499943125' post='3334675']
55, 75, 95, 115, 135
G, D, A, E, A
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You must have fingers of iron, my friend :o

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