Angel Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I have Status 30-90 on my bass and I absolutely love them. I kind of feel a bit of a heathen using them as they are soooo dead skinny, but the feel just seems to suit my style. I originally went for very light gauge as I get a lot of finger pain with the nails on a couple of my fingers often pulling away from the nail-bed, very painful! The lighter strings seems to help. Anyone else go that narrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu_g Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 i use 40-100 and that works for me was a revalation when i first tried them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender73 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Used to on my Warwick when I was a bit more slap happy. Loved the sound but not the feel (too floppy!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 i use 100-40's which i've heard described as light, but suit me horses for courses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTaff Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I like low tension strings, 40-100 tuned down to dgcf feel great for fingerstyle but are a bit too floppy to play with a pick, I've played basses strung with flats that feel like you're playing metal rods, I guess high tension string just dont suit me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Nope, can't stand 'em personally! Always use standard 45-105's. But it's whatever feels best for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin E Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Almost as skinny, Stadium Elites 35 - 95 on my fretted and fretless basses. I've never managed to get on with anything heavier. I've found the 35 gauge G string works especially well on the fretless. Anything heavier and the subtle fretless sound starts to disappear. I would love to try a set of flats but they just don't come in light gauges unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkin Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 [quote name='risingson' timestamp='1350941593' post='1845484'] Nope, can't stand 'em personally! Always use standard 45-105's. But it's whatever feels best for you. [/quote] +1. Don't mind the feel of light strings, but the tone always seems lacking to me, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I tend to use 40-95's, usually Fodera Wootens or Elixir - I like the lighter gauge E but anything thinner than a 40 is too light for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Yep, used to love Rotos at 30, maybe 35 - 90 tops. One problem I found was the 'E' would go sharp easily if hit hard. My old Jaydee was a feather touch to play with these, and easy to bend notes etc. Less fussy now, a few sets of cheap 40s knocked it out of me and the priority now is a warm tone. Just getting used to a set of Newtones, the 38s but would till not go beyond 40s (may stretch to their 42s which have a 96 E but would prefer not to). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Heavy and flat for me 49-109. Thinking of going heavier. No pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeystrange Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I'm far too heavy-handed for light strings. Been using 50-110s for a while but if I could find a heavier 4-string set easily I'd probably use those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) Same here. In the old days to get more volume meant playing harder! I now find it impossible to use anything lighter than 45-105 with a high action without getting loads of fret buss. [quote name='joeystrange' timestamp='1350978711' post='1845668'] I'm far too heavy-handed for light strings. Been using 50-110s for a while but if I could find a heavier 4-string set easily I'd probably use those. [/quote] Edited October 23, 2012 by deanovw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Used to use 30-115 on a 5er.... now 35 - 120 which work well, can't deal with anything heavier though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 45,65,80,100,125 or thereabouts generally. Primarily because those gauges are readily available in lots of types/brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 [quote name='Martin E' timestamp='1350946010' post='1845554'] I would love to try a set of flats but they just don't come in light gauges unfortunately. [/quote] They do actually. TI (Thomastik/infeld) jazz flats are the lowest tension (and have a light gauge) flat out there AFAIK. They are expensive but worth it IMO. [url="http://www.lordofthestrings.com/lots/RAPRD/Thomastik-JF344-Jazz-Flat/11001621.html"]http://www.lordofthestrings.com/lots/RAPRD/Thomastik-JF344-Jazz-Flat/11001621.html[/url] As for string gauges, I am quite happy with 45-105. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 40-120 or 125... but now have a few from 42 upwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I've always used 45-105, but recently tried tuning my BB415 down 5 steps(!) just for fun and loved the loose feel of the strings, sounded really growly too. Next time I change the strings I'm going for a lighter guage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I use roto flat wound,steel rods on the p and Fender 40-100 on the jazz,works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 All my basses are strung through the body, and I use hex cored stainless steels. So they're stiffer than 'normal' strings at the same gauge on 'normal' basses. I flirted with heavier gauges, but after putting .125s on my 5 string and it sounding/feeling rather nice, I'm considering lightening up a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 another no here. Heavier the better for me for tone and feel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimryan Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I'm currently using 40-105's and love the feel of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Have a chat with Newtone as they'll give you a 'balanced' set where the tension is the same in all and you can have whatever gauge 'G' you like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 30-90 or 35-95 sets work best for me on my jaydee and status great for the slappy stuff and string bending, the best string sets are 30-50-75-95 for me personaly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) - Edited February 16, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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