dmccombe7 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I mostly use 40-100 gauge and was wondering what everyone else uses. ? Some manufacturers class that as light and others as medium or regular. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Same as you, 100s. Usually Ernie Ball Super Slinky's. Not that I regularly change them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I use .35 - 120 on my 5 (35/55/75/95/120 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 40-100, 45-100 or 45-105. Elixir Nanowebs. Whichever is cheapest of these works for me. I prefer a 45/65/80/100 set (Elixir SKU 14052)...it's a little more balanced and the heavier gauge D&G allows for a slightly louder string response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 45-105 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeystrange Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 50-110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 45-105 - really just through force of habit, I think. I've played basses with lighter (40-100) and "hybrid" gauges (45-100) in the past, but the only time I noticed a real difference in the feel was a bass strung with 50-110. But according to Rotosound, a 45-65-80-105 set is "standard" gauge, and I've always been happy enough with that. (Generally I've found a much more noticeable difference moving between gauges on guitar than on bass!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 100-45/40 , not sure why but I find 105 feels odd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 45-105 nearly always, though I have a jazz which is currently always downtuned a full tone on all strings and for that I got some balanced tension strings which were a bit heavier guage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 40-95 , 40-100, 45-100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 45-105, Dunlop Super Bright Nickels, which are very low tension. Been using them for the best part of a year now with no complaints. Getting good life out of them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Dean Marley SR2000, 47-127, Steel Round Wounds (Use on my Fretless and Fretted). Super tight, great for finger style and slapping. Heavy, punchy and bright sounding. I have been using them since about 2000, when they were the 'Will Lee' signature series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 [quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1485187287' post='3221901'] Dean Marley SR2000, 47-[b]127[/b], Steel Round Wounds (Use on my Fretless and Fretted). [/quote] Is that 127 a relatively light B, or an insanely heavy E? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I use 45-105 Elites on my Precision basses and Fender 45-105 flats on the fretless basses, but I use 40-100 Elites on the Warwick and Stingray, always loved Elites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 50 - 110 elite stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 [quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1485188908' post='3221924'] Is that 127 a relatively light B, or an insanely heavy E? [/quote] Yep, sorry, B String. 47/67/87/107/127. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Recently changed to 45-100 D'Addario steelies on my Zoot 32", after using 40-95 nickels previously. Much more balanced output and response across the fingerboard to my ear and nice and flexible too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 In fact the ones that Ghost Bass has just posted, except without the B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebigyin Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) 45-105 can't remember what they are because i never change them but i think there S.I.T because they were only £14. Edited January 23, 2017 by thebigyin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 The Status Tapewounds 40-100 are fantastic - if I have to use a steel string I prefer a 35-95 ideally but will take a 40-95/100 at a push. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 45-105 sunbeams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Ernie Ball Regular slinkies 50 -105 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) We could do with a little lecture on String Theory from Dr Brian Cox right about now. Newtone; 45, 65, 85, 105, 125 rounds. I have some 45 to 130 Picato flats coming soon (Thanks Hubrad). Double ball ends can make some strings hard to get. Glad I ain't fussy. Just checked on some spares I have for my Hohner; Round superwound Funkmaster 606s - 30, 50, 70, 90. I used to be a right slapper you see. Edited January 23, 2017 by SpondonBassed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verb Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 D'Addario EXL230 55-110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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