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plinio
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Username: plinio

Post Number: 4
Registered: 9-2015
Posted on Friday, February 19, 2016 - 3:34 am:   Edit Post

Hi there,
I can't found a good 5 string set for this bass. Short scale set is not available in my country, i try a long scale 5 string set but the B string feels a little "floppy", so i change to E A D G C what results a better playability with long scale strings.
I would like to use the B E A D G configuration, someone could recommend a good set for this bass?
Thanks
mario_farufyno
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Username: mario_farufyno

Post Number: 1125
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Sunday, February 21, 2016 - 7:24 am:   Edit Post

Plínio, além de usar um jogo mais pesado (ou pelo menos a B mais grossa, para ter mais tensão), uma coisa que pode ajudar é subir o ajuste do "capo" sob a Sizona...

Plínio, you can use a heavier set (or a heavier B to get more tension, at least), but you can try raise adjustable nut right under B...
hieronymous
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Username: hieronymous

Post Number: 1633
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Sunday, February 21, 2016 - 10:07 pm:   Edit Post

No answer, but a related thread is here:

http://alembic.com/club/messages/393/224415.html?1455084489

I also have a 5-string Stanley Clarke, also tuned EADGC. I don't think that "short scale" strings are the answer - a higher tension string might help - D'Addario Chromes are pretty high tension (but flat wound) - DR Lo Riders are round wounds with a little bit higher tension. I am thinking of switching back to BEADG, and the Lo Riders is what I would try first myself.
edwin
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Username: edwin

Post Number: 2211
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, February 22, 2016 - 3:05 pm:   Edit Post

Maybe Pyramids? Their flats have a nice tension, not too much or too little.
plinio
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Username: plinio

Post Number: 5
Registered: 9-2015
Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - 4:09 am:   Edit Post

Thank you guys!

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