Kevin Dean Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Due to my own stupid fault I've odreded a load of 40-100 gauge instead of 45-105 --will these have much of an effect on the Neck do you think as I have a gig tonight & was planning to put a set on before I realised my error . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 You might need to make a slight turn anti clockwise on the truss-rod as there will most likely be less tension on the lighter gauge strings, probably an eight of a turn to start, give the bass time to settle a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Dean Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 That's what I'm nervous about the action is perfect at the moment thanks to Jon Shuker . & I've buggered it up before lol . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Leave it and see how it goes. The effect might be barely noticeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeystrange Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 [quote name='Kevin Dean' timestamp='1484415727' post='3215350'] That's what I'm nervous about the action is perfect at the moment thanks to Jon Shuker . & I've buggered it up before lol . [/quote] If you're worried about it then don't change your strings for the gig, return them and order the right gauge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1484416909' post='3215362'] Leave it and see how it goes. The effect might be barely noticeable. [/quote] This...how much neck movement do you think there'll be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1484416909' post='3215362'] Leave it and see how it goes. The effect might be barely noticeable. [/quote] Again, this I switch between those gauges when I fancy and agree, there's very little change - nothing that will cause any problems unless you have the lowest of low-low actions to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I would have thought there would be little difference if the differences in gauge are in the order of .05". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I'm just about to put my bass to BEAD and moving from GHS Boomers medium to DR DDT extra heavy, let's see what difference that makes?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Probably lower tension overall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Reckon so, truss rod may be ok, I raised the action a bit and with the Boomers it seems to be behaving and staying in tune. Can't wait to actually see what happens. I've been playing drop D and down half a step anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I only use 40 - 100, so what strings are they? 40 - 100 give better feel of the neck IMHO. Davo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Unless you're a Shark or a Princess, its quite doubtful you'll notice anything at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Dean Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 The good news is they just fit a 36" scale & very little difference in the action , I had to increase the mid eq a bit more to get the same sound , they feel like & probably are Roto sound swing bass ..very good for £6 a set . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 £6 a set???? Goodness Davo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Kevin Dean' timestamp='1484415727' post='3215350'] That's what I'm nervous about the action is perfect at the moment thanks to Jon Shuker . & I've buggered it up before lol . [/quote] In this case forget about the new strings and get the ones you really want. The 40-100 will work fine but you'll have to mess with the action that you currently love and will be left with a different feel on the bass du to lower tension. You may end up not likeng it and reversing to the 45-105s but then you'll need to mess with the action again and it may not get as good as it was before. Clean the old strings to make them get through the gig if they're dead (i don't boil my strings, i don't trust bringing steel to such a high temperature, i use a oven cleaning product that removes all the grease then rinse them with water and dry very well with a cloth) and see if you can get the seller to replace your order. Last case just make a new order and put those 40-100 on the marketplace. Edit: Just read this: [quote name='Kevin Dean' timestamp='1484785960' post='3218520'] The good news is they just fit a 36" scale & very little difference in the action , I had to increase the mid eq a bit more to get the same sound , they feel like & probably are Roto sound swing bass ..very good for £6 a set . [/quote] I'm glad you got them to work without touching the truss. That'll teach me to finish reading a thread before posting... Edited January 19, 2017 by Ghost_Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) Glad to hear you got on OK with the new strings. If I'd read this thread before your gig, as others had said, I would have advised against changing strings just before the gig. I prefer strings that have been "played in" a bit before I gig them anyway. Hence my "need" for several basses I actually don't like the sound of brand new strings anymore - I know this might sound odd to some. But I also don't like the fact that new strings can take a while to settle & stretch, especially during gigs. Some string manufacturers / brands seem to be higher tension than others, even of the same gauge, and I think that may mean you are more likely to have to tweak the truss-rod. I recently picked up some Neon strings on here, they're nice, but slightly higher tension than the strings I have been using Edited January 19, 2017 by Marc S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Dean Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 [quote name='Davo-London' timestamp='1484826042' post='3218771'] £6 a set???? Goodness Davo [/quote]Yep flippin great deal , But only 40--100s left . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interpol52 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 [quote name='fleabag' timestamp='1484759163' post='3218205'] Unless you're a Shark or a Princess, its quite doubtful you'll notice anything at all [/quote] 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 [quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1484826952' post='3218782'] Clean the old strings to make them get through the gig if they're dead (i don't boil my strings, i don't trust bringing steel to such a high temperature, i use a oven cleaning product that removes all the grease then rinse them with water and dry very well with a cloth) and see if you can get the seller to replace your order. [/quote] You won't damage steel in the slightest at 100 degrees Celcius. You will however risk corrosion by using oven cleaning products. Very ill advised in my opinion. A while back, I bought a small ultrasonic cleaning bath from ALDI of all places. It was less than a tenner. It is intended for cleaning jewellery. It's also ideal for cleaning guitar strings. For steel strings, use it with a 70 to 100 percent solution of Isopropyl Alcohol (my Pharmacy got some in for me) in a well ventilated space. The strings can be placed in mine in the same size of coil that they were packed. After a few minutes treatment you should see a little residue at the bottom of the bath, the dirt from the strings. When you're happy that they are clean, wipe them down and hang them from one end somewhere dry and warm for an hour or so to allow the last of the solvent solution to evaporate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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