A.G.E.N.T.E. Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Already mentioned but In case you´re not using it allready, try hexagonal core strings. They tend to have higher tension. Other than that... string gauge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero9 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Yes, add mass to the strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 I had this problem with my Sterling Sub Ray 4. I temporarily tuned it a bit higher in pitch, which worked a treat for playing alone, but if you're in a band situation it's no use. I was using lower tension strings, and when I changed them (to a different brand, higher tension but the same gauge) the problem went away. Drop £20 on a new set of higher-tension strings, and all will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 (edited) If you really must keep exactly the same gauge, you could talk to a boutique string winder who will know how to adjust the core(s) in order to create more tension. It will of course be more expensive than just going up a gauge or following the advice above, but it is do-able. Case in point, Newtone Strings actually would me a very special set of strings for my 7 string bass (tuned down to F#) BEFORE any of the 'big' companies were making them available in the Uk - this was of course over ten years ago though. It worked and they managed to get a string not much bigger than a heavy B string to sound out an F#. Needless to say, now the materials are more readily available, then that particular string can have the big gauge it needs to scare guitarists away. Have a chat with D'Addario on here, they will no doubt be able to help in your quest Edited October 7, 2016 by dood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickRiffed Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 [quote name='zawinul' timestamp='1475056115' post='3142607'] Hi Bass Peeps I only have 2 basses, WHAT I hear you say!! well I may get more in future, but anyways.... 1 fretted Warwick, Boosty signature, huge jumbo frets, set up nicely good string tension... bouncy... strings feel great under the fingers... you knowwhatimean! The other is a ACG fretless, beautiful handmade bass by the master from Scotland, Alan... BUT i find tension on this bass has more give, a bit more 'baggy' which is good for some things but would like it a bit 'tighter' bit for bounce to the ounce!! Apart from getting different strings or raising the action which I don;t really want to do, IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO TO INCREASE TENSION IN THE STRINGS? cheers bassheads [/quote] Have you spoken to Alan? Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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