Kev Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 So i picked up a Roscoe 5 string at the weekend, [size=4]currently strung 45, 65, 80, 100, 130 nickel Daddario's[/size][size=4] but i think would benefit from a lighter guage string set. I am used to 34" (and more recently 33") and am finding i would like a set with a little less tension, which i assume is most easily gained with a lighter string.[/size] Any recommendations? I prefer nickel to steel, but otherwise i'm open to suggestions, particularly from Roscoe owners I was tempted to order a Overwater light set, however there is apparently a 2 week order time and id rather have strings sooner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 (edited) Get in touch with Alan at ACG ([url="http://basschat.co.uk/user/156-skelf/"]skelf[/url]) and find out if he's still selling SIT strings, as they do 35" nickel sets. (I'd still be tempted to wait and try the Overwater stings first though). Edited July 16, 2013 by BigRedX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 I'm tempted by DR Nickel Lo Riders 40,60,80,100,120, but although they are lighter alot of people talk about them having higher tension than normal strings, which may not work for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 (edited) Anything from D'Addario as long as it's the "Super Long Scale" version of the set you're looking for. Example, i use Prosteels on my TRB (35") so i buy these: [url="http://www.daddario.com/DADProductDetail.Page?ActiveID=3769&productid=157&productname=EPS170_5SL_ProSteels_5_String_Bass__Light__45_130__Super_Long_Scale"]http://www.daddario.com/DADProductDetail.Page?ActiveID=3769&productid=157&productname=EPS170_5SL_ProSteels_5_String_Bass__Light__45_130__Super_Long_Scale[/url] edited for right link Edited July 17, 2013 by Ghost_Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPJ Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 As a committed Overwater strings user, I'd wait for the Overwaters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Fodera nickels are great strings and they go really light if you want. Their light gauge 5's run 40 60 80 100 120. These are standard fit on almost all their 5 string basses - even the £10K customs. They're £30 a set which is pretty good for quality strings these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1373999712' post='2144138'] I'm tempted by DR Nickel Lo Riders 40,60,80,100,120, but although they are lighter alot of people talk about them having higher tension than normal strings, which may not work for me... [/quote] Aren't Lo Riders supposed to have a rather higher tension/compliance than other DR sets? I'd go for Sunbeams myself... [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/p/912193/dr-handmade-4-string-sunbeam-40-100-long-scale-bass-guitar-strings-nlr-40/"]http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/p/912193/dr-handmade-4-string-sunbeam-40-100-long-scale-bass-guitar-strings-nlr-40/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Lakland strings are spot on for 35" scale even with string thru body as that's what's on my 55-02, that's also what they come with...I've a set spare if you're interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 Now that iv spent a few days with the bass now, I'm not sure it was the tension that was bothering me, I think it was just adjusting to the additional scale length (2 inches longer than my last bass) as I actually find the tension okay now. I am giving the DRs a go, will report back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I use regular D'Addarios on my 35" sixer, strung through the body and they're still plenty long enough lighter gauges are easily come by as well... I found the standard gauge too tight as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 DR's arrived today, strung up and they sound great, lower tension than the existing strings and have a great mid range growl to them, without the somewhat annoying new string zing. Feel nice under the fingers, B is certainly a fair bit looser than the 130 Daddario, however i like it Happy, hopefully they will last! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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