Bass Strings

[Rohan]

Hi Guys,

I was wondering which bass strings I should get for my IB5 kit.

There seems to be some variation in the "standard" guages. I was looking at the D’Addario EXL170-5 Nickel Wound 5-String Bass, Light, 45-130, Long Scale. The strings guages are .045, .065, .080, .100, .130.

Would this be appropriate? What do the Kit guitars come with?

Cheers,
Rohan.

[Rohan]

Hi Guys,

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

Cheers,
Rohan.

[Brendan]

Rohan - sorry haven't got back to you - not sure what the kit strings are for the IB-5. I haven't got a set of calipers here or I'd check for you. I've currently got some D'Addario ECB81-5 Flatwounds waiting for my IB-5 build. They're .045, .065, .080, .100 and .132.

I'll let you know how they go, but I'm not planning on starting the IB-5 build until November, so won't have anything too soon.

In terms of appropriate - I think so - but it will depend on your playing style. Are they going to be terrible - don't think so.

BTW - the D'Addario's that you're looking at are the same gauge as the Ernie Ball flatwounds that I was looking at but were out of stock at the time.

[dingobass]

Wot Brendan said...
Cant go wrong with either the Ernies or D'Addies flat wounds. I use both and love em both.
The Ernies are nickle and are very warm, perfect for blues.
Daddies come in stainless steel and are much brighter so great for rock, metal, punk or grunge

[lawry]

Hi Rohan,
I have two 5 string basses. Both are Schecters (one fretted and one fretless) and I use the D'Addario ECB81-5 like Brendan. I love the feel and fatness of the sound. By far my favourites of the ones I've tried over the years.

[Rohan]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for your feedback. I always like a good recommendation. I don't have much experience with bass guitars and the types of strings that are out there.

The bass strings are much dearer than guitar strings. Do they require replacement very often?

Cheers,
Rohan.

[dingobass]

Nope... Bass players NEVER change strings until one breaks ..

[lawry]

Definitely agree with DB. I've been playing bass for over 40 years and have only ever replaced them when they sounded very dead or failed. My current weapon of choice is a 5 string fretless and I want a big, round fat sound, so dirty old strings are giving me the sound I want. Who'd a thunk it.

[Brendan]

Is once in 11 years never? If so, I must be a bass player .

[Gavin1393]

/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from dingobass on September 30, 2013, 16:12
Nope... Bass players NEVER change strings until one breaks ..

DB! You cheap bastard making good progress with my Pink Fretless?