stef030 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=5]can someone please advise me as to what strings to use,[/size][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=5]I recently bought a four string acoustic bass for a idea that I have,[/size][/font] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=5]for all my other basses I use extra light gauge strings on both 4/5 strings basses,[/size][/font] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=5]the question I have is can I use the same strings that I normally use or are there specific[/size][/font] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=5]strings for a acoustic,[/size][/font] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=5]thanks in advance for the advice[/size][/font] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=5]cheers[/size][/font] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=5]stef [/size][/font] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 There's a huge range of strings for Acoustic bass - but whatever suits your style really, for example; http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/strings-c1/acoustic-bass-strings-sets-c36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 As above - I have used quite a few bronzewound strings on my Washburn elec/acoustic bass, and found the best are D'Addario and Elites. Not so good (for me anyway)are Fender or Martin. Have n't yet tried Elixirs but have heard good things about them. Assuming your bass has a piezo type pickup I think bronze acoustic style strings will give better results than standard electric bass ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Do they make bronze flats? I bet flats would sound awesome on an acoustic bass. Or even tapewounds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzneck Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Mine is strung up with Rotosound Tru Bass 88s http://www.rotosound.com/tru-bass-88/ The bass is a Harley Benton and sounds immense through a 15" combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef030 Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 thanks for the advice guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 You can put any bass guitar strings on an acoustic bass guitar. Whether you like the feel and sound is another matter. I have a Takamine B10 with La Bella 760FS flats. Very nice, IMO. I used to have a Michael Kelly Dragonfly with Thomastik JF344 Jazz Flats. Also very nice, IMO. There are specific bronze acoustic bass guitar strings but, IMO, they sound and feel terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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