Frank Blank Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 My first ‘proper’ bass was a beautiful black Jaydee Supernatural that I purchased from the Bass Centre in Wapping in 1988. Before I start crying about the bass I regret parting with the most I’ll get to the point. When I bought it I asked for it to be restrung, when asked what type/gauge I just said (as a complete novice who didn’t even know why he’d asked for it to be restrung) “The lightest gauge possible please...” While it was being restrung I pondered why I was having it strung with the lightest strings possible when my aim was to play in a heavy/goth band and also why on Earth I’d bought a Jaydee given that same ambition. Anyway I loved the bass and loved those strings too, I have no idea what gauge they were or even what make. My Godin is about due a new set of strings am I’m thinking of going light again, anyone have any recommendations for really light strings? What’s the lightest gauge you’ve ever used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 30 - 50 - 70 - 90 from Rotosound. These are really light! http://www.rotosound.com/funkmaster/ Nowadays something like 40 - 60 - 75 - 95 (- 125) from D'Addario or 40 - 58 - 80 - 102 from GHS. Always stainless. http://daddario.com/DADProductDetail.Page?ActiveID=3769&productid=143&productname=EPS220_5_ProSteels_5_String_Bass__Super_Light__40_125__Long_Scale https://www.ghsstrings.com/products/11286-bass-super-steelstm?category_id=1964708-super-steelstm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 40-95 is probably what was put on at the time. Not my cuppa but they are readily available still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 Thanks @itu, that’s really cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Ooh, a quick Google tells me you can even get 30-85.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, HazBeen said: Ooh, a quick Google tells me you can even get 30-85.... Thanks @HazBeen, man that’s light! Must try them all out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 I recently put a set of D'Addario XL Nickel Wound 95-35 on my Status and they're fantastic. Certainly the lightest strings I've ever used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 30 minutes ago, Deedee said: I recently put a set of D'Addario XL Nickel Wound 95-35 on my Status and they're fantastic. Certainly the lightest strings I've ever used. Cheers @Deedee, I particularly fond of D’Addario strings so they might be just the ticket! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) I use these on my Aria for twangy-plucking things: Edited April 3, 2019 by Teebs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Funkmasters are great on a fretless 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 3 hours ago, Teebs said: I use these on my Aria for twangy-plucking things: I must admit I’m partial to a twangy pluck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 On 03/04/2019 at 16:46, Frank Blank said: Cheers @Deedee, I particularly fond of D’Addario strings so they might be just the ticket! I've been using these for the past 3 or 4 months on Fender type basses and I'm really enjoying them - I moved over from exl220s (40-60-75-95). The difference isn't massive but the lighter gauge is preferable for me and there's plenty of bright twang if that's what you're looking for. I've been shopping around but picked-up a few sets at about £18-19 including shipping 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnR Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 DR Strings Hi Beams XLR-30 30-50-70-90 rock my world. Hard to track down though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Actually the thinnest (maybe not the lightest) set I have used is 18 - 50: https://www.thomann.de/gb/ghs_3045_lsp_p.htm But not for the ordinary tuning. It was in my Kramer Ferrington and was fun for few days. Sold that bass soon after the trial. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ixlramp Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 (edited) If we're going to get silly, here's the lightest set, .009 - .028 https://kaliummusic.com/product/string-pack-3r646a6d/ Edited April 26, 2019 by ixlramp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 I prefer light gauge strings but found the 30s sets too light - I'll take 35s when I can. I even experimented with the top 4 from a 6 string set from D'Addario for a while ("custom set") - 0.28 upwards. D'Addario were very obliging and only charged me the same as a 4 string set. These were the days when Andy (of Bass Bash fame) was the Sales Rep . The bass did feel like it was playing itself but TBH it felt a bit novelty-ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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