njr911 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Do you guys use different gauges for Jazz and Precision basses ? I have a Jazz with 45-105 flats on and just about to put a light set of flats on my Precision. For some reason I have a bad feeling. The Precision feels like a much more solid bass that would benefit from chunkier strings? Or would the lighter gauge strings make the precision feel less workman like ? Or am I talking utter gash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 [quote name='njr911' timestamp='1390297230' post='2343600'] Do you guys use different gauges for Jazz and Precision basses ? I have a Jazz with 45-105 flats on and just about to put a light set of flats on my Precision. For some reason I have a bad feeling. The Precision feels like a much more solid bass that would benefit from chunkier strings? Or would the lighter gauge strings make the precision feel less workman like ? Or am I talking utter gash [/quote] Which make of strings? Gauge means nothing on its own - a 100 Chrome is nothing like a 100 Thomastik, whatever bass it is on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njr911 Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Fender Flats 45-105 on the Jazz Lakland flats (light) to go on the P (not yet on, going to get it set up at the same time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 [quote name='njr911' timestamp='1390297694' post='2343605'] Fender Flats 45-105 on the Jazz Lakland flats (light) to go on the P (not yet on, going to get it set up at the same time) [/quote] I don't see why the Lakland flats won't be great on the Precision but they will likely feel softer than the Fenders. Whether you like that is a matter of personal choice. There are plenty of people playing TI Jazz Flats on a P bass and they are much softer in feel than either the Fenders or the Laklands (which are made by GHS by the way). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njr911 Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 String gauge can be deceptive, I recorded some tracks on the house-bass - which I had bought that day - that had very light gauge roundwounds on. I was a bit sceptical but it turned out to be a really great recorded sound, just bass into valve-amp with all eq at midday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheelvy Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I think a Precision would sound good with most types/gauges of strings. Different in each case, but still good! Try a few out, see what suits you best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboy1984 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I play 45-105 on all my bass, but recently strung my bongo with a set of 45-107 balance tension D'Addario. Sounds pretty good on the bongo. I would like to try 40-100 on my jazz bass next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) I'm using Lakland flats (steel, regular guage) my 5 string Pbass. They sound perfect on this bass, and IMO they sound better than the DR Lo-Riders that were on it before. I prefer the tone from heavier guage strings. Edited January 21, 2014 by chris_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 50-120 on the Precision 45-105 on the Jazz. Entirely different basses, used with entirely different tunings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I've stuck to 45-105 almost religiously, and Rotosound Swing Bass at that. I mean, there was that time when I ended up with a hybrid 45-100 set by mistake, though I can't say I noticed a great deal of difference. The only exception is the 8-string, where it all starts to get a bit strange...but then that's also my only short-scale (30") bass, so I guess it's a good point to throw convention straight out the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booboo Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Any advice for swapping between basses / string gauges. I run a P with flats and J with rounds (predictable I know) and feel comfy on either one, but always struggle swapping from one to the other between days - never mind between songs! They are similar gauges and both basses are set up to be as close to each other as possible, but when I swap I'm pretty sh*t until I get used to the change. Any advice from nutters that happily swap between different basses during a gig appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 [quote name='booboo' timestamp='1390340482' post='2344337'] Any advice for swapping between basses / string gauges. I run a P with flats and J with rounds (predictable I know) and feel comfy on either one, but always struggle swapping from one to the other between days - never mind between songs! They are similar gauges and both basses are set up to be as close to each other as possible, but when I swap I'm pretty sh*t until I get used to the change. Any advice from nutters that happily swap between different basses during a gig appreciated! [/quote] I swap a lot (including upright and bass guitar of two different sizes). I've never found a problem just a few seconds for the relevant muscle memory to set in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I measured the strings on my 2012 US P. Fender's site states that the E is a 110, but mine is exactly 105. I like 45-105s, they feel just right to me. Incidentally, has Fender stopped producing 45-105 flats? I can't find them anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsgbass Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I use the same D'Addario ETB92 Nylon Tapewounds, on both my Am. Std. Jazz, and Precision. .50, .65, .85, .105 I'll use the same strings in a short scale string set. D'Addario ETB92S Nylon Tapewounds, .50, .65, .85, .105, on a Gibson SG Std. They play well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njr911 Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 [quote name='M@23' timestamp='1390659141' post='2348026'] Incidentally, has Fender stopped producing 45-105 flats? I can't find them anywhere. [/quote] I was wondering why strings direct haven't had them for a while. That would be a bummer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 40-100 gauge - pros and cons please? I know the old adage about tone being better with thicker strings, but what advantages could I fain from using a lighter string? And would I get more buzz from light strings? How about slapping with light strings? Would it be better or worse? The reason I ask rather than just go out and try is that strings ain't cheap so its a pricey experiment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 [quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1390846089' post='2350287'] 40-100 gauge - pros and cons please? [/quote] Which make of strings? Gauge means nothing on its own - a 100 Chrome is nothing like a 100 Thomastik, whatever bass it is on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Crumbs. No idea. I'm a total noob. This is going to require a lot of research then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 [quote name='njr911' timestamp='1390833030' post='2350004'] I was wondering why strings direct haven't had them for a while. That would be a bummer [/quote] They still have this gauge available as a 5 set. Wonder why they changed the 4 string gauge though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) D'Addario nickel wound 35-95 on two of my jazz basses, 40-100 on my precision and 45-100 Chromes on my '62 RI Jazz which appears to be REALLY light compared to everyone else! Edited January 27, 2014 by skej21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Skej, did you have heavier strings and then change down? What differences have you noticed with lighter strings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 [quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1390853941' post='2350493'] Skej, did you have heavier strings and then change down? What differences have you noticed with lighter strings? [/quote] A [b][i]lower gauge in the [i][b]s[/b][/i]ame make of strings[/i][/b] will have lower tension - so the string is likely to feel softer, floppier, under the fingers or pick. You may need to loosen the truss rod to even up the tension on the neck and avoid buzzing on the frets. If you are changing make or style of string then the lower gauge lower tension rule no longer necessarily applies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Ah right. Apologies for my complete cluelessness. I'm looking for a thinner string than my current 0.45 gauge Fender roundwounds, but with greater tension. Me no likey da buzzy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 [quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1390854673' post='2350516'] Ah right. Apologies for my complete cluelessness. I'm looking for a thinner string than my current 0.45 gauge Fender roundwounds, but with greater tension. Me no likey da buzzy. [/quote] If you've got buzzing then that is most likely caused by some combination of neck relief and bridge height. If you go to lighter gauge strings its more likely that you will increase the buzz rather than reduce it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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