Apr 17, 2015 · Strings 2 : Electric Bass Nickel Plated Steel with NANOWEB Coating Gauges 2 : Medium .045 - .105 John Enwistle Strings 1 : Rotosound Swing Bass 66 (Roundwound) Gauges 1 : Medium 46-63-80-102 Strings 2 : Maxima Gold (Roundwound) Gauges 2 : 45-65-85-105 John Deacon Strings : Rotosound 77 Jazz Bass Strings Gauges : Light James Jamerson

Nov 25, 2014 · I've read threads here about guys boiling their strings and soaking them in alcohol. I thought there must be an easier way. Well, I think I may have discovered a simpler method! It doesn't even require removing the strings from your bass. Here it is in 2 easy steps: 1. Buy a box of alcohol prep pads from your local pharmacy (about $2) 2.

Apr 3, 2019 · The string tension is higher which makes the bass feel less "limp" overall and makes it harder to play out of tune by fretting too hard. The bass sounds tighter and more focused too, which I'm happy about. So until somebody starts selling nicer coated short-scale strings (Elixr, D'addario, etc.), I think these strings are the best option out ...

Jul 1, 2007 · If strings measure the same, the gauge is the same. AFAIK Rotosound Swingbass (those with exposed cores) are thin but very tight. Tightness isn't a going measure for gauge (but does gauge really matter as far as strings fit the bass?)..105 wouldn't be floppy until you downtune or have a short scale.

Jul 3, 2008 · By the way, I think you don't mean "neck". You mean "fingerboard". And ALL strings are capable of causing wear of the fingerboard to some extent or another. It's just a matter of how much, i.e. a great deal to not even noticeable. Compression-wound strings are typically easier on the fingerboard than are roundwounds, i.e. they cause less wear. MM

Oct 6, 2019 · Round core strings are generally more flexible than hex core strings and nickel is regarded as being "warmer" or less harsh/bright sounding than steel. The lightest gauge for a four string bass tuned E - G that I've come across is .030 - .090.

Aug 21, 2010 · I remember years ago I removed the silk from the tuning peg end on an old set, took a while... They start to look raggidy if you remove the strings and boil them. You can always get really thin yarn from a craft store and attempt your own wrapping, but it will never look as slick as a fresh factory set of silk wrapped strings.

Aug 23, 2007 · Lest you think I am a brand hater, I do use D'Addario nylon acoustic strings and their ukulele strings. I use DR roundwound strings myself for bass guitar, and their life in the "sweet zone" is measured in months, not weeks for my application. If I am desiring a lasting bright tone, I try to be diligent about cleaning the strings with 91% alcohol.

Feb 7, 2023 · Piccolo Bass strings are bass strings especially made to be tuned an octave higher. They are not and have never been 'just simply lighter' bass strings. And ANY bass can be a Piccolo Bass. Piccolo bass - Wikipedia 32" Dean Performer Radiant ABG 32" Dean Stylus Hollowbody 32" Dean Performer 34" Peavey BQuad bass Piccolo Bass 20P-50 4 String Set

Mar 16, 2014 · As a noob I'm keen to experiment with different strings and the tones they give. That being said bass strings are expensive and I'm already looking to buy my 3rd set of strings in as many months in my quest to find what's right for me. I am interested to try a pressure wound or half round string as a half way between rounds and flats.