fender73 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Hi all, Been largely ignoring general bass stuff apart from the odd gig, but in the last couple of days i've been picking up my Warwick and have a twang. Nothing really inspired me and it was all a bit samey etc.....then...i had a wander to Denmark Street today, and much to my surprise i found some Trace Elliot light gauge strings in a bargain bin for £5.....so...i bought some, strung the bass up with them....and instant inspiration! They really are too light (unless you are a certain Isle of Wight residen), but it's amazing how the change from the usual 45 to 105's to a lighter gauge seemingly gave me back some sparkle. Didnt even need to tweak the basses neck either Good times.... G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 (edited) Very true. Strings with lower tension (but the same gauge) can make a bass feel so much more playable too. Edited December 15, 2011 by gjones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Funny enough ive just brought a set of medium light gauge strings for the first time in years. Ive nearly always used 45-105 but im looking forward to a slightly light set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Yep, I`ve just bought a Squier CV Precision as a backup bass, and it has lighter gauge strings on it than I`m used to. It`s much easier to run all over the neck with these, but I like the depth of heavies, so I`ve already bought a set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB3000S Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 [quote name='gjones' timestamp='1323986056' post='1469640'] Very true. Strings with lower tension (but the same gauge) can make a bass feel so much more playable too. [/quote] +1 I strongly prefer roundcore strings like DR Fat Beams and Newtone over hex core strings. Better intonation, better feel, better sound - IMHO of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttitudeCastle Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I'm the same but not with lighter strings! I felt 45-105s a little too floppy so pumped everything up a little and it felt great as i love the resistance on my right hand! (No drop tuning here by the way!) Glad you've found some inspiration at a bargin price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender73 Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 (edited) [quote name='AttitudeCastle' timestamp='1324026722' post='1469826'] I'm the same but not with lighter strings! I felt 45-105s a little too floppy [/quote] Really? I must be getting old! Edited December 16, 2011 by fender73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicJunkie Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I really like the Hybrids, myself - won't play without 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttitudeCastle Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 [quote name='fender73' timestamp='1324053865' post='1470389'] Really? I must be getting old! [/quote] Haha don't feel bad, people call me on odd ball with my gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Different strokes etc etc I prefer heavier gauges, as I play quite heavy handed usually, and allows me to have lower action without the stupid amounts of fret buzz I use to get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arabassist Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I've always used light or medium-light because i've been under the impression that light = easier to play. but not necessarily because i have an apt for plucking hard which isn't too great for light strings (lots of twanging and gradient of volume across the different strings) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 [quote name='BB3000S' timestamp='1324026028' post='1469817'] +1 I strongly prefer roundcore strings like DR Fat Beams and Newtone over hex core strings. Better intonation, better feel, better sound - IMHO of course. [/quote] Yup. This. I like roundcores, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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