Necrobacker Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 hi, I'm looking at upgrading parts of my squire troy sanders jaguar i play in a death metal band with A# standard tuning, so the strings i use are "quite" thick so far i have changed the bridge to a fender high mass bridge. I've noticed the tuning pegs aren't the best at holding the tuning, anyone have any suggestions for replacements below £50 also, is it worth upgrading the pickups the the EMG P/J actives too get that "uber metal alles" tone, or try something else link seymor duncan? ***i don't user any pedals, bar my boss tuner, as i get the distortion i need from my orange ob-1 300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 It probably isn't the tuners, it's probably the fact you're in A# lol. Have a chat with Newtone Strings about a higher tension set of strings, just tell them what you're tuned too and they'll sort you out. You won't be able to tune to standard (too much tension), and your bass will need a setup to accommodate them, but will mean you can have lower gauge strings, a lower action, and still time low! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necrobacker Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) whoops, i should have said im using the Dunlop heaviest core bass strings. they are pretty much the 4 lowest strings from a 5 strings pack. Edited October 25, 2017 by Necrobacker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I would still talk to Newtone strings as they may be able to wind a custom set for your application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdavid Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Daddario have a 145 gauge string, may be worth checking out, i used it to tune to B on a short scale and it worked fine so should be perfect for your application Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 (edited) As Sibob says, it's probably not so much the tuners, it'll be more down to the strings. Not used Newtone myself, so can't comment on their custom strings. Though this does seem a good approach IMO If you did want to upgrade the tuners, then for £50, you probably aren't going to get anything of higher quality than the ones already on your bass. If they're the standard ones you get on a Squier - they're not bad.....not brilliant either, but not bad... You'd be better off saving a bit more cash, and get some 2nd hand tuners - keep an eye on the marketplace here on BC, or place a wanted ad. Cheers Edited October 26, 2017 by Marc S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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