visog Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 ... no taper, a purple fixing ring for the B, a bronze fixing ring for the E, a red fixing ring for the A, a black for the D and finally, a green for the G? It's not a quiz, it's just that I'm not particularly fastidious about changing my strings and the current set have been on about a year and I forgot what they were... I quite like them so and Ident will help me replace them like for like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 D'addario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) Oh wow! Thanks Doddy. I shall buy some new D'addarios when I work out how to say it. And where to get them.. ... and if 'long scale' will fit a 35" scale bass Edited October 8, 2014 by visog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Actually the good folks at D'addarios have a FAQ which is actually useful. Here's their guidance on used string lengths on basses and their string set scale sizes: http://www.daddario.com/DaddarioFAQ.Page?solutionid=11 For example, a 34" but through-body strung bass needs a longer used length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dincz Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Dad are ee oh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoham Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Worth pointing out that Fender strings now have coloured ball ends too. Don't know how these align to the colours you've stated though! I believe that they are made by D'Addario though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 [quote name='dincz' timestamp='1412763470' post='2571684'] Dad are ee oh! [/quote] Close (almost). http://www.daddario.com/DaddarioFAQ.Page?solutionid=37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 D'Addario or Fender. Same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Then it's down to just which set.. gauge (find someone with a micrometer), metal - stainless/nickel/other? Strings are brilliant! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 [quote name='visog' timestamp='1412712610' post='2571320'] Oh wow! Thanks Doddy. I shall buy some new D'addarios when I work out how to say it. And where to get them.. ... and if 'long scale' will fit a 35" scale bass [/quote] See [url="http://www.daddario.com/DADProductDetail.Page?ActiveID=3769&productid=128&productname=EXL170_Nickel_Wound_Bass__Light__45_100__Long_Scale"]http://www.daddario.com/DADProductDetail.Page?ActiveID=3769&productid=128&productname=EXL170_Nickel_Wound_Bass__Light__45_100__Long_Scale[/url] Long scale should reach 36 1/4 inches... but I'd wager it'd be a close call on some 35" scale basses, especially with long saddle - string ball, and string through body basses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Thanks all for your sage collective wisdom... My requirements have narrowed down this set: [size=4][color=#4D4D4D][font=Tahoma, Arial]EXL220-5 Nickel Wound 5-String Bass, Super Light, 40-125, Long Scale[/font][/color][/size] http://www.daddario.com/DADProductDetail.Page?ActiveID=3769&productid=190 They helpfully confirm: [list] [*]Fits long scale basses with a string scale length of up to 36 1/4 inches [/list] I think D'addario are calling me a wuss though with the 'extra super-light, almost guitar' designation of the gauge. They'd have a heart-attack if Mark King asked for his 30's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 [quote name='Spike Vincent' timestamp='1412807217' post='2572389'] D'Addario or Fender. Same thing. [/quote] Not sure who manufactures what but I have a couples of basses with Fender tapewound strings which are 'gold, red, silver, turquoise - E to G' and have just fitted some D'Addario half rounds to another which are 'gold, red, black, green - E to G' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonky2 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Big fan of d'addario chromes, flat wound 45/105.... Wicked tone and lovely feel. Bout £20 on ebeegeebee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 [quote name='Wonky2' timestamp='1413226492' post='2576126'] Big fan of d'addario chromes, flat wound 45/105.... Wicked tone and lovely feel. Bout £20 on ebeegeebee [/quote] They have a solid tone - I found them a little scooped for my taste, TI Jazz flats suit me perfect. Love the D'addario tapes however. Can't play fretless well - but those are sweet strings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 OK, good advice so far... but do I want Nickel or Steel? What are the merits of each metal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Generally speaking nickel strings tend to be warmer sounding than steels, and are also kinder to your frets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedua511 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 (edited) [quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1412788065' post='2572083'] Close (almost). http://www.daddario.com/DaddarioFAQ.Page?solutionid=37 [/quote] Actually, if you pronounce it in Italian, which is we're the family name originates, the first one is correct Edited October 25, 2014 by Shedua511 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 And I've pronounced it "Da-thario" for as long as I remember. I have learned something today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 [quote name='visog' timestamp='1412709380' post='2571253'] ... no taper, a purple fixing ring for the B, a bronze fixing ring for the E, a red fixing ring for the A, a black for the D and finally, a green for the G? It's not a quiz, it's just that I'm not particularly fastidious about changing my strings and the current set have been on about a year and I forgot what they were... I quite like them so and Ident will help me replace them like for like. [/quote] Sounds like a set of D'Addarios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 [quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1412788065' post='2572083'] Close (almost). [url="http://www.daddario.com/DaddarioFAQ.Page?solutionid=37"]http://www.daddario....e?solutionid=37[/url] [/quote] It's a bit "American", though, innit? I can't say it without thinking that I'm doing an American accent. I asked an Italian friend, and he said Da-dar-ee-oh was right (or as close to right as I could manage). When people call them Dee-ad-dario though It's an apostrophe, not a full stop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) [quote name='dincz' timestamp='1412763470' post='2571684'] Dad are ee oh! [/quote] Correct! Dee A Dar E O makes me cringe... And the official American pronunciation is just as bad... Edited October 30, 2014 by Telebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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