The Saint

I'm just starting out on bass, having played electric and acoustic guitar for a while and I need some help on choice of strings. When starting out on an acoustic guitar I would advise a beginner to use a light gauge string, purely because it's easier to play. They can change their sound later by moving to heavier strings/using phosphor bronze or any of the huge range available. By the same token, as a beginner on bass, would there be any advantage for me in choosing flat wound or round wound? At the moment I'm more interested in ease of playing rather than how they sound. That'll come later... Are there any other types that I should consider? At the moment I'm more interested in the gauge and type of string I should consider rather than the manufacturer, although specific recommendations would be welcome. Sorry if this sounds a bit basic, but I have to start somewhere...! Thanks Graham

Hi Folks I've lurking around the forums for a month or two and getting to know people. Through the forums, I've managed to buy an EUB, a U-Bass and am presently waiting to collect a bass guitar from fellow chatters. I have to say that it seem very civilised here and you have some very helpful guys only too happy to pass on their experience. I'm a moderator on a non-music related forum and it's like trying to separate kids in a playground sometimes...!! I've played guitar since I was a kid, but now looking forward to getting to grips with the rather large bass .... Regards Graham

Hi All Great thread, I've learnt a lot from this. My situation is a bit different, in that I'm a complete beginner, although I do play guitar. I've just bought a bass guitar to go with my Kala U-Bass. My priority is not what sound I get from new strings, but more emphasis on the playability. Is one type of string easier to get me started than another? I'm thinking of the difference between flats, rounds (and others that I may not know about) rather than the make of string, if that makes sense. Any help is greatly appreciated. Graham

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I've just bought an EUB from Simon. Really helpful guy who went literally miles out of his way to help me. Thanks a lot...... Graham