megssab Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 i need help what strings would be best to get the best sounds out of my Musicman Sabre bass Thanks anyone Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloke_zero Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 The new one or the old one? The new one is more like a P-bass: flats for detroit, rotosound rounds for rock. I'm a big fan of GHS Boomers for a middy aggressive sound (Flea the most Famous endorsee). The old one (dual humbuckers), I'd be thinking round wound? It really depends on the music you're playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 10 minutes ago, bloke_zero said: The new one or the old one? The new one is more like a P-bass I think you're confusing it with the Caprice (PJ) or Cutlass (P). The old Cutlass I and II were a Stingray and a Sabre with a graphite neck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloke_zero Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 2 hours ago, LeftyJ said: I think you're confusing it with the Caprice (PJ) or Cutlass (P). The old Cutlass I and II were a Stingray and a Sabre with a graphite neck. You're right! Sorry. Ok - GHS boomers - brightish, growly and aggresive to complement the HH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 I use D'Addario EXL170 s on mine - good solid tone to my ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 DR Fat beams on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megssab Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 yes the old one 1979 sabe i think ghs boomers will make a big sound ill try them first thanks guys for all your comments Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Probably best to end this now before you drown in a thousand contradictory suggestions 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 (edited) Strings is a very personal thing, depends entirely on personal preferences, as well as what kind of music you play. Personally I would string it with a set of D'Addario EXL220BT balanced tension: gauge .095 - .070 - .055 - .040. Or even better a custom wound roundwound nickel-plated hex steel core Diamond series set of Newtone bass strings, gauge: .095 - .072 - .055 - .040 : https://newtonestrings.com/shop/custom-bass-string-configurator/ But you'll get a different answer from each different person you ask. Edited January 20 by Baloney Balderdash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megssab Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 Thanks ill bear them in mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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