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  • #31
    Re: Favorite Bass Strings?

    To me 'piano tone' seems less gnarly.
    '69 Fender Mustang bass
    '69 Gibson EB-1
    '76 Rickenbacker 4001 w/SD for Rick N & B
    '76 Fender Precision w/Dimarzio Model P
    '84 MIJ Fender Jazz Bass Special w/SD Hot for P neck & Dimarzio Model J for bridge [BEAD tuning]
    '99 Fretless MIJ Fender Precision/'87 MIJ Fender Squier Jazz hybrid w/SD QP for Jazz
    '12 MIM Fender Jazz w/Dimarzio Model J
    '14 Fretless Warmoth Custom T w/ SDCS Stack for SCPB N & B

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    • #32
      Re: Favorite Bass Strings?

      Ever smashed the low A on a piano?
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      • #33
        Re: Favorite Bass Strings?

        Sure. I guess what each of us have in our heads as to what constitutes 'piano tone' is different.
        '69 Fender Mustang bass
        '69 Gibson EB-1
        '76 Rickenbacker 4001 w/SD for Rick N & B
        '76 Fender Precision w/Dimarzio Model P
        '84 MIJ Fender Jazz Bass Special w/SD Hot for P neck & Dimarzio Model J for bridge [BEAD tuning]
        '99 Fretless MIJ Fender Precision/'87 MIJ Fender Squier Jazz hybrid w/SD QP for Jazz
        '12 MIM Fender Jazz w/Dimarzio Model J
        '14 Fretless Warmoth Custom T w/ SDCS Stack for SCPB N & B

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        • #34
          Re: Favorite Bass Strings?

          I did think about only describing them as having piano tone after you replied, since I like grit too. After I thought about it I realized I like them because all you hear is the raw material and it can be very clear if played precisely and can get grungy when dug into. Since steel would be the grungiest string material I would think?
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          • #35
            Re: Favorite Bass Strings?

            Makes sense.

            I prefer RW and buy based on which set offers the thickest E because that's what's most comfortable for me. (Boomer Heavies have a .115 E.) Have been using them for years.
            '69 Fender Mustang bass
            '69 Gibson EB-1
            '76 Rickenbacker 4001 w/SD for Rick N & B
            '76 Fender Precision w/Dimarzio Model P
            '84 MIJ Fender Jazz Bass Special w/SD Hot for P neck & Dimarzio Model J for bridge [BEAD tuning]
            '99 Fretless MIJ Fender Precision/'87 MIJ Fender Squier Jazz hybrid w/SD QP for Jazz
            '12 MIM Fender Jazz w/Dimarzio Model J
            '14 Fretless Warmoth Custom T w/ SDCS Stack for SCPB N & B

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            • #36
              Re: Favorite Bass Strings?

              That sounds good, I might have to try that. I have a .110 right now and I'd like thicker.

              RW? You mean roundwound? Daddario Pro Steels are roundwound. I prefer roundwound as well.
              Last edited by Clint 55; 06-30-2017, 05:37 PM.
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              • #37
                Re: Favorite Bass Strings?

                Originally posted by Clint 55 View Post
                That sounds good, I might have to try that. I have a .110 right now and I'd like thicker.

                I started on string bass, so I'm used to thick strings.

                RW? You mean roundwound? Daddario Pro Steels are roundwound.
                Yes, roundwound. I just looked at them on the D'A site. I used to use XL heavies though I don't think they were labeled 'Pro Steel." I switched to GHS BBs when I found the .115 E.
                '69 Fender Mustang bass
                '69 Gibson EB-1
                '76 Rickenbacker 4001 w/SD for Rick N & B
                '76 Fender Precision w/Dimarzio Model P
                '84 MIJ Fender Jazz Bass Special w/SD Hot for P neck & Dimarzio Model J for bridge [BEAD tuning]
                '99 Fretless MIJ Fender Precision/'87 MIJ Fender Squier Jazz hybrid w/SD QP for Jazz
                '12 MIM Fender Jazz w/Dimarzio Model J
                '14 Fretless Warmoth Custom T w/ SDCS Stack for SCPB N & B

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                • #38
                  Re: Favorite Bass Strings?

                  Nice, I have an upright background as well. I'm thinking about ordering these custom gauges for D standard:

                  0.0500 in. 37.31 lbs
                  0.0700 in. 40.49 lbs
                  0.0900 in. 36.89 lbs
                  0.1200 in. 35.36 lbs
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                  • #39
                    Re: Favorite Bass Strings?

                    Originally posted by Clint 55 View Post
                    Nice, I have an upright background as well. I'm thinking about ordering these custom gauges for D standard:

                    0.0500 in. 37.31 lbs
                    0.0700 in. 40.49 lbs
                    0.0900 in. 36.89 lbs
                    0.1200 in. 35.36 lbs
                    Those look good. I don't know the lbs data, but I remember looking into this but was told it could cause neck problems:

                    0.0550 in.
                    0.0750 in.
                    0.0950 in.
                    0.1150 in.
                    '69 Fender Mustang bass
                    '69 Gibson EB-1
                    '76 Rickenbacker 4001 w/SD for Rick N & B
                    '76 Fender Precision w/Dimarzio Model P
                    '84 MIJ Fender Jazz Bass Special w/SD Hot for P neck & Dimarzio Model J for bridge [BEAD tuning]
                    '99 Fretless MIJ Fender Precision/'87 MIJ Fender Squier Jazz hybrid w/SD QP for Jazz
                    '12 MIM Fender Jazz w/Dimarzio Model J
                    '14 Fretless Warmoth Custom T w/ SDCS Stack for SCPB N & B

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                    • #40
                      Re: Favorite Bass Strings?

                      Yes, that seems like a lot of tension for a standard tuning set. I think 50 - 120 will work for a whole step down, be balanced, and it has much less tension than Daddario's heaviest set in standard tuning:

                      0.0550 in. 57.57 lbs
                      0.0750 in. 57.76 lbs
                      0.0900 in. 46.48 lbs
                      0.1100 in. 37.57 lbs
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                      • #41
                        Re: Favorite Bass Strings?

                        Good to know--thanks.
                        '69 Fender Mustang bass
                        '69 Gibson EB-1
                        '76 Rickenbacker 4001 w/SD for Rick N & B
                        '76 Fender Precision w/Dimarzio Model P
                        '84 MIJ Fender Jazz Bass Special w/SD Hot for P neck & Dimarzio Model J for bridge [BEAD tuning]
                        '99 Fretless MIJ Fender Precision/'87 MIJ Fender Squier Jazz hybrid w/SD QP for Jazz
                        '12 MIM Fender Jazz w/Dimarzio Model J
                        '14 Fretless Warmoth Custom T w/ SDCS Stack for SCPB N & B

                        Comment


                        • #42
                          Re: Favorite Bass Strings?

                          No prob. Stringtensionpro.com is very easy to use if you want to cook up a custom set for yourself. The price is about the same.
                          Last edited by Clint 55; 06-30-2017, 06:32 PM.
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                          • #43
                            Re: Favorite Bass Strings?

                            Great--thanks again. I'll check it out.
                            '69 Fender Mustang bass
                            '69 Gibson EB-1
                            '76 Rickenbacker 4001 w/SD for Rick N & B
                            '76 Fender Precision w/Dimarzio Model P
                            '84 MIJ Fender Jazz Bass Special w/SD Hot for P neck & Dimarzio Model J for bridge [BEAD tuning]
                            '99 Fretless MIJ Fender Precision/'87 MIJ Fender Squier Jazz hybrid w/SD QP for Jazz
                            '12 MIM Fender Jazz w/Dimarzio Model J
                            '14 Fretless Warmoth Custom T w/ SDCS Stack for SCPB N & B

                            Comment


                            • #44
                              Re: Favorite Bass Strings?

                              D'Addario flats on my Jazz bass, and D'Addario on all the others
                              BASSES: Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass/Ric 4003 Bass (Blue)
                              Fender 51 P Bass RI/Traveler Bass
                              Schecter 5 String (Sunburst)/Gibson SG EBO RI
                              Epiphone Rivoli (VC Sunburst)
                              Warwick Thumb BO/Kramer DMZ 4000/
                              Fender Jazz 72 RI (Sunburst)/Ernie Ball Earthwood ABG
                              Fender P Bass (White)/DiPinto Belvedere Deluxe (Black)
                              Gibson 09 Thunderbird (Sunburst)
                              Fender Jazz Bass 5 string (Sunburst)/Fender HMT bass (Red)
                              Gibson EBO

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                              • #45
                                Re: Favorite Bass Strings?

                                Sorry but regardless of if I missed someone posting it, or if I'm simply asking, anyone used "low riders" here? Apparently, according to their little blurb (which we know is not always gospel) they are a bit stiffer. I have interest in that on a couple of basses.........

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