halibut Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 This is probably a bit of a newbie question, by why do so many manufacturers consider 45, 65, 80, 105 a standard gauge set and 45, 65, 85, 105 a hybrid or non standard set? Why the 80 instead of the evenly spaced 85? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I would not say that 45 65 80 105 was a normal set offered by manufacturers, or perhaps I am losing the plot?? I think Swing bass strings are this gauge, no others spring to mind without the help of Google. I would think 45 65 85 105 or 45 65 80 100 would be more common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandad Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 http://thehub.musiciansfriend.com/bass-guitar-buying-guide/how-to-choose-the-right-strings-for-your-bass-guitar#gauges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Nice link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halibut Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1462205207' post='3041080'] I would not say that 45 65 80 105 was a normal set offered by manufacturers, or perhaps I am losing the plot?? [/quote] Sorry, perhaps I was being too generalist. Swing Bass was one of the string sets I had in mind, as was the Ernie Ball Cobalt Flatwounds. I'd also noticed that Epiphone fitted 45, 65, 80, 105 as standard (I'm looking for a new set for my Epi Thunderbird). The question still stands, however. Why the .80 instead of a .85? why the slightly lighter A string? What are they aiming to achieve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 You'll need t go thru a good few sets to know gauges suit you. I do 40-120 on all basses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I usually go for the fattest strings the company does. My DR's were 45-130. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 [quote name='halibut' timestamp='1462204614' post='3041074'] This is probably a bit of a newbie question, by why do so many manufacturers consider 45, 65, 80, 105 a standard gauge set and 45, 65, 85, 105 a hybrid or non standard set? Why the 80 instead of the evenly spaced 85? [/quote] I'm not really interested in gauges. I use what I use because of how they feel and sound. My Precision has La Bella Deep Talkin' Flats 52-73-95-110 But my Lakland Decade now has DR Legend Flats 45-65-85-105, although for some time it had GHS Precision Flats but also 45-65-85-105. Those are both standard gauges as I understand it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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