Hi guys, I guess this is a slightly technical string question.
Recently I have been playing a lot of Stevie Wonder, with my bass tuned down half a step.
I have come to the conclusion, that as now is a good time to re-setup I should probably re-string and I REALLY want the feel of my current setup when in Eb - but for whilst in standard tuning.
I currently have on my Bacchus J-type bass the original set of elixirs which are 45-105s
So what do I do?
One friend recommended trying a 40-100 set of DR Low-Riders
Does anyone know the difference in tension from detuning half a set - and going down a guage?
I've also gotta say I am going to miss the tone that my current strigns give me, they are probably 10 months old, and for me have that perfect deadish roundwound sound - but I guess if I play that will come soon enough.
String guage vs tension
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Hi guys, I guess this is a slightly technical string question.
Recently I have been playing a lot of Stevie Wonder, with my bass tuned down half a step.
I have come to the conclusion, that as now is a good time to re-setup I should probably re-string and I REALLY want the feel of my current setup when in Eb - but for whilst in standard tuning.
I currently have on my Bacchus J-type bass the original set of elixirs which are 45-105s
So what do I do?
One friend recommended trying a 40-100 set of DR Low-Riders
Does anyone know the difference in tension from detuning half a set - and going down a guage?
I've also gotta say I am going to miss the tone that my current strigns give me, they are probably 10 months old, and for me have that perfect deadish roundwound sound - but I guess if I play that will come soon enough.
Thanks for your help!