JuliusGroove Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Hi guys, I've got the Tony Franklin signature precision which I absolutely love, except the fact that The strings just seem to be a little bit loose when tuned to standard. They are hard to slap as there is no stability, and I feel like it is making the overall time more trebley. Problem is I love low action for all the quick stuff, but I've heard this can have an affect on string tension and tone. I've got a babicz bridge on there (previous owner put it on) if that could be causing any issues. Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 My first thought would be just to try heavier strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 [quote name='paul h' timestamp='1467023404' post='3080473'] My first thought would be just to try heavier strings. [/quote] And/or a different brand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manton Customs Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) [quote name='JuliusGroove' timestamp='1467023215' post='3080468'] Hi guys, I've got the Tony Franklin signature precision which I absolutely love, except the fact that The strings just seem to be a little bit loose when tuned to standard. They are hard to slap as there is no stability, and I feel like it is making the overall time more trebley. Problem is I love low action for all the quick stuff, but I've heard this can have an affect on string tension and tone. I've got a babicz bridge on there (previous owner put it on) if that could be causing any issues. Any advice? [/quote] No, the action height/setup will not effect string tension in any real way, a higher action may slightly increase perceived tension on your left hand as you'll fight to fret a note and it may slightly increase break angle. But the actual tension in the string will remain the same. To increase this tension the answer is as the others have said, a heavier gauge set of strings or a stiffer feeling string. Edited June 27, 2016 by Manton Customs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuliusGroove Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 The problem is I like lighter gauge strings. I use D'Addario XL ProSteels 40-100. Ive never had the issue using these strings on my Jazz :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiceSociety Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Have you checked the truss rod is at the right tension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuliusGroove Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 I was going to take it to somebody to get set up (I'm not very good at these sorts of things and don't fancy ruining it..) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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