lancer Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Morning folks I have a Fender bass that when new arrived with the string set of the following: 45-65-85-105 Ive just received some stings that I ordered by accident and they are a slightly heavier gauge: 50-70-85-105 Will they fit or should I order the correct gauge? I realise they’ll would feel different, set up would change etc! Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I'd be very surprised if they didn't fit. If you're worried loosen off the D and G strings and slip them out of the nut so you can test the new D and G in the nut slots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 They'll be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I did the same on my Sandberg and they fitted fine, any bigger and I don’t think they would without a bit of easing 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 You may need to tweek the truss rod as they will have slightly more tension than the stock strings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 And you’ll probably find that you love them, I prefer slightly heavier D & G on Fenders, brings a bit more meat into the sound. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 I'd expect those strings to fit. I always go for the heaviest gauge strings I can find. More meat as @Lozz196 says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 Restrung my bass with them, tweaked the neck and they are perfect. Elixir my favourite strings 😊😊😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Mine too, sound great and I get nearly a years use from them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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