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What gauge strings does my bass need?

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What gauge strings does my bass need?

Match the gauge to your sound and style String gauge is more than a number: it determines how your bass strings will feel and sound. The rule of thumb is, that heavy-gauge strings (around . 050 – . 105) have a richer bottom-end, but require more finger-strength than a lighter set (typically .

What strings do bass players use?

The Five Best Bass Guitar Strings

  • Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Bass Strings. Born Roland Sherwood Ball, Ernie Ball has had an unparalleled impact on the development of both guitar and bass strings.
  • D’Addario EXL 170 Nickel Wound Bass Strings.
  • Elixir Strings Nickel Plated Steel.
  • DR Strings Bass Black Beauties.
  • GHS Bass Boomers.

Do bass strings make a difference?

A bass’s strings can make a big difference in the tone of your bass. Other strings are warmer and more subdued, but offer a fuller, fatter bottom end that’s perfect for jazz, reggae, and that old-school rock and Motown sound. Strings are an important part of finding the perfect bass sound.

What is the difference between Super Slinky and Regular Slinky?

Slinky is just a line of strings from Ernie Ball, the “Slinkier” they are the thinner they are, regular Slinky are 10 gauge strings, super slinky are 9s, and “Not Even Slinky” strings are 12s (the number represents the gauge of the lightest string in the set). They are thicker – 056 gauge.

How long should bass strings last?

So bass strings last from roughly 1 month to 5 years. 😉 As some people have said already it depends on how you want to sound. Depending on how often you play your strings will sound a lot more dull after some time. I personally think that if you’re slapping, newer strings sound much better.

What are the smoothest bass strings?

  1. D’Addario NYXL.
  2. La Bella 760FS Deep Talkin’ Bass.
  3. Rotosound RS66LD Swing Bass 66 Stainless Steel Roundwound Bass Strings.
  4. Ernie Ball 2832 Regular Slinky Nickel Wound Bass Strings.
  5. DR Strings Hi-Beam.
  6. Rotosound Tru Bass 88.
  7. Ernie Ball 2731 Power Slinky Cobalt Electric Bass Strings.

Do bass players boil their strings?

You may have heard there’s a way to freshen roundwound bass strings just by boiling them. The end result after boiling the strings and reinstalling them on your bass will be a string with a brighter tone, so in effect, yes, boiling strings does work…

Are Ernie Ball strings any good?

Ernie Ball is the main brand I use, and I’ve played with the Super Slinky’s extensively. They are great strings. Be aware though, they lack the bottom end and tone that thicker strings (Regular, Power, etc) have. Also, they are very easy to bend unintentionally out of tune during play.

Who uses Ernie Ball Regular Slinky?

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Electric Strings are our top selling set, and are favored by Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Steve Vai and legions of guitar players worldwide.

How do I know if my bass strings are dead?

When they get old, you’ll also notice a pronounced lack of sustain and they will sound extremely dull. Many bass players describe the sound of dead bass strings as muffled or muddy. They look funky. Another telltale sign of strings gone bad is rust, dark spots, or other discolorations along the length of them.