sabre bass

[megssab]

i need help what strings would be best to get the best sounds out of my

Musicman  Sabre bass

Thanks anyone Terry

[bloke_zero]

The new one or the old one? The new one is more like a P-bass: flats for detroit, rotosound rounds for rock. I'm a big fan of GHS Boomers for a middy aggressive sound (Flea the most Famous endorsee).

The old one (dual humbuckers), I'd be thinking round wound?

 

It really depends on the music you're playing?

 

[LeftyJ]

10 minutes ago, bloke_zero said:

The new one or the old one? The new one is more like a P-bass

 

I think you're confusing it with the Caprice (PJ) or Cutlass (P). The old Cutlass I and II were a Stingray and a Sabre with a graphite neck. 

[bloke_zero]

2 hours ago, LeftyJ said:

 

I think you're confusing it with the Caprice (PJ) or Cutlass (P). The old Cutlass I and II were a Stingray and a Sabre with a graphite neck. 

You're right! Sorry. Ok - GHS boomers - brightish, growly and aggresive to complement the HH.

[ahpook]

I use D'Addario EXL170 s on mine - good solid tone to my ears.

[spyder]

DR Fat beams on mine.

[megssab]

yes the old one 1979 sabe 

i think ghs boomers will make a big sound ill try them first

thanks guys for all your comments

Terry  

[neepheid]

Probably best to end this now before you drown in a thousand contradictory suggestions

 

[Baloney Balderdash]

Strings is a very personal thing, depends entirely on personal preferences, as well as what kind of music you play.

 

Personally I would string it with a set of D'Addario EXL220BT balanced tension: gauge .095 - .070 - .055 - .040.

 

Or even better a custom wound roundwound nickel-plated hex steel core Diamond series set of Newtone bass strings, gauge: .095 - .072 - .055 - .040 : https://newtonestrings.com/shop/custom-bass-string-configurator/

 

But you'll get a different answer from each different person you ask.

 

Edited January 20, 2024 by Baloney Balderdash

[megssab]

Thanks ill bear them in mind