Pjowsky Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Hi I bought an NYC sadowsky pj 5 a couple of months back and love the sound but have been been getting some hand pain due to the stiffness of the strings (I like to dig in and get that raspy sound quite a bit) The gauge is the same I'm used to 45-125 but the strings were new to me stainless steel blue label sadowsky. Been liking the stainless steel so I checked online recommendations for some low tension ones (I want to keep the same gauge) So got it set up, action is now low as possible and it's wearing Dunlop super brights 45-125. Much less stiffness for my plucking hand to fight against but strings are still not as loose as I want. Bar switching to a lower gauge could u guys recommend any strings that would have lower tension than Dunlop super brights? Been reading about dr hi beams wud they be better for what I'm after? Also, are stainless steel strings just stiffer in general? Any help wud be greatly appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmayhem Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 (edited) Stainless strings are somewhat obstinate compared to nickels. It sounds like you want that bright tone, so I may have to disappoint you. Looser tension means by law of physics lesser brightness and "twang". If you want to try REALLY low tension strings, try the Thomastik Jazz Rounds! They are however a bit different from other strings in some aspects: - First - the gauges: .029 - .043 - .051 - .068 - .089 - .116 from high C to low B in 34" sets. That makes them really floppy if you "dig in"... - Second: the tone is very... organic and natural, I find no better way to describe them. No shrill treble, a nice full mid with a lot of "wood" in the tone. Not really the twang you may be after... - No string for traditional slapping. Finger style playing with a LOT of fffummmmph, if you "loosen the grip"... - It takes some adaption of playing style, softer right hand touch, but you are rewarded with a tone to die/kill for. As long as you like the tone. They sit very, very well in a band mix. http://www.thomastik-infeld.com/sites/default/files/catalogue/bass_guitar_2015.pdf Edited August 2, 2018 by bassmayhem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bubinga5 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Strings with a round core. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambrook Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 +1 for the Thomastik Rounds. I bought a bass from Roger with them on, and I'm more impressed with them each time I play it. They make you want to play with feeling (technical term, but you get the drift...) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
project_c Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 HiBeams are a little less stiff than the Sadowsky strings, I used to put them both on my Sadowsky pj (which I sold a while ago). Ultimately there’s not a huge difference in tension between them, the Sadowsky strings are really nice, as are the DRs, but you could always lower your action if you want more snap. Those Sadowsky necks are perfect, they’ll give you all the snap you need if you straighten them and drop the string height a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pjowsky Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 Thanks a lot for the replies guys I'll give some round core's a try and if that doesn't work the TI's will surely do it! Much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZilchWoolham Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 LaBella's Rx series is designed to have a lower tension than other comparable strings. I have a stainless steel 4 string set which was very bright at first, indeed a bit too bright for me; I like them better now that they're, well, deader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LITTLEWING Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Go for a set of Roto's 40-125's for a cheap trial. I only play fours nowadays but after playing 40-100's for a while, I picked up a spare indoors with 45-105's and hated it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Newtone should be able to wind you a custom set with thinner cores to have lower tension. I get strings wound for my 31.5" basses in lighter gauges to have the tension of regular strings on a regular scale bass and they absolutely nail it. I'm positive they can help you achieve the opposite. They're made here in the UK, and are extremely reasonably priced too. Give them a shout, I expect you won't be disappointed 😎 Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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