CamdenRob Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 (edited) Anyone got any suggestions for some higher tension rounds? Have been using prosteels for a couple of years now but would like to try some higher tension steels. Must be available in a six string set. Edited June 11, 2016 by CamdenRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Have you thought about just going up a gauge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 (edited) [quote name='dood' timestamp='1465682773' post='3070250'] Have you thought about just going up a gauge? [/quote] Yeah I did consider that, steel prosteels only go up to a 130 on the B I think, do you think going up to a 135 would make an appreciable difference? I think maybe I just need to raise my action a little bit. Playing on the B string a lot in my new band further up the neck and getting a tad to much string clank for my tastes when I dig in. Edited June 12, 2016 by CamdenRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 (edited) [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1465706912' post='3070294'] Yeah I did consider that, steel prosteels only go up to a 130 on the B I think, do you think going up to a 135 would make an appreciable difference? I think maybe I just need to raise my action a little bit. Playing on the B string a lot in my new band further up the neck and getting a tad to much string clank for my tastes when I dig in. [/quote] You'll certainly go up in tension so the strings will feel tighter at the same pitch and scale length. Here's the D'Addario tension charts: [url="http://www.daddario.com/upload/tension_chart_13934.pdf"]http://www.daddario....chart_13934.pdf[/url] - This is a great document and is very useful for choosing the right gauge when drop tuning as well to keep the same tension. There's also this superb interactive 'app' too from D'Addario which I think will be useful: [url="http://stringtensionpro.com"]http://stringtensionpro.com[/url] If it's just 'clack' you are trying to sort out then yes you may find that adjusting the instrument set up may help too. A little more neck relief and/or raising the action will dramatically change the feel of the instrument. Indeed I have been less inclined to play a particular bass because of the set up. When I finally pulled my finger out and did a set up properly it went from being a sentimental ole dawg to being my 'go to' lesson bass! Edited June 12, 2016 by dood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 (edited) [quote name='dood' timestamp='1465722553' post='3070405'] You'll certainly go up in tension so the strings will feel tighter at the same pitch and scale length. Here's the D'Addario tension charts: [url="http://www.daddario.com/upload/tension_chart_13934.pdf"]http://www.daddario....chart_13934.pdf[/url] - This is a great document and is very useful for choosing the right gauge when drop tuning as well to keep the same tension. There's also this superb interactive 'app' too from D'Addario which I think will be useful: [url="http://stringtensionpro.com"]http://stringtensionpro.com[/url] If it's just 'clack' you are trying to sort out then yes you may find that adjusting the instrument set up may help too. A little more neck relief and/or raising the action will dramatically change the feel of the instrument. Indeed I have been less inclined to play a particular bass because of the set up. When I finally pulled my finger out and did a set up properly it went from being a sentimental ole dawg to being my 'go to' lesson bass! [/quote] Thanks for that I'll have a read up and look at the options. Think I'll have a play around with the action this afternoon and see what I can come up with. Edited June 12, 2016 by CamdenRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1465724131' post='3070424'] Thanks for that I'll have a read up and look at the options. Think I'll have a play around with the action this afternoon and see what I can come up with. [/quote] I think I am right in saying that if you have buzzes at the bottom of the neck it's usually neck relief and if it's at the top it's action that needs adjusting. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 (edited) [quote name='dood' timestamp='1465724297' post='3070429'] I think I am right in saying that if you have buzzes at the bottom of the neck it's usually neck relief and if it's at the top it's action that needs adjusting. Good luck! [/quote] All sorted now after a quarter turn on the truss rod and a tweak on the saddle height... still think I might have a duff B string though as in order to get the intonation right I had to set the saddle almost right back as far as it will go Edited June 13, 2016 by CamdenRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1465799158' post='3070973'] All sorted now after a quarter turn on the truss rod and a tweak on the saddle height... still think I might have a duff B string though as in order to get the intonation right I had to set the saddle almost right back as far as it will go [/quote] Excellent! I'm really pleased! Similarly I've had the same problem with a B too from another brand, it just didn't want to 'go there' lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'AddarioUK Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1465706912' post='3070294'] Yeah I did consider that, steel prosteels only go up to a 130 on the B I think, do you think going up to a 135 would make an appreciable difference? I think maybe I just need to raise my action a little bit. Playing on the B string a lot in my new band further up the neck and getting a tad to much string clank for my tastes when I dig in. [/quote] We do Prosteels as heavy as .145. They are available as singles. Drop me a PM and we can try to figure out if you have an issue with your current low B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Now there's service for you....the personal touch.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 [quote name='D'AddarioUK' timestamp='1465831374' post='3071375'] We do Prosteels as heavy as .145. They are available as singles. Drop me a PM and we can try to figure out if you have an issue with your current low B. [/quote] Fantastic... will do. [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1465832697' post='3071391'] Now there's service for you....the personal touch.. [/quote] yes can't say fairer than that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 Got a pair of B strings (135 and 145 tapered) coming to try out... I figured the taper might help with the intonation as it will sit on the bridge saddle better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'AddarioUK Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Good stuff! It's often tricky to get very heavy gauge strings to intonate easily, equal temperament is a compromise. The best we can do is make strings that are consistent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1465832697' post='3071391'] Now there's service for you....the personal touch.. [/quote] Just brilliant, A++++! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) Very pleased with the .145 B, Much better tension and the intonation is spot on. I've ordered up a heavy set of prosteels to go with it as I've a bit of a mis-match currently. Edited June 16, 2016 by CamdenRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 A quick thumbs up for stringsdirect as well... Comprehensive range, decent prices and next day delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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