PaulKing Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I play 140B solo gauge 3rd & 4th detuned to concert, for a fine match with gut G & D (at least on one bass....). For slapping, jump blues. For low tension, low sustain gut-like thump, with far better definition and punch than most gut-alternatives, a perfectly passable soft click that matches gut nicely, and none of that artificial boink of some nylon strings, it's a fine choice for blues and swing and roots slapping that not many people think of trying. I've just replaced them on my King Mortone because foolishly I over-coiled mine while I trialled another string ... And the windings kinked in a couple of places on both strings. DAMN! So now I have 2 damaged strings, worth £60 odd .... If anyone fancies trying them on for size, drop me a line. They are not a permanent solution, coz the kinked windings will score your fingerboard ... But they could give you a sense of how these cool strings sound before you decide to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulKing Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Just to avoid confusion, these are labelled as 3rd B, and 4th F#, intended for playing at solo tuning. Tuned down a tone they make a fine low tension A & E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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