| Author | Message | ||
| bassjigga
Intermediate Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 180 Registered: 8-2005 |
Mica, I'll probably send you a set of the strings I use. When do you need them? Also, how much variance in gauges is ok? For example, if I had you slot the E for .105, could I use .100 or .95 without problems? Dave | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4408 Registered: 6-2000 |
We want to set up the bass for the strings you'll most likely be using. There's a little breathing room, but the closer the better or else it won't be ideal. We'd like the strings as soon as possible so we can see if they are a low tension string as well. Send them to my attention and do include a note so I can match them up with the right bass. | ||
| bassjigga
Intermediate Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 181 Registered: 8-2005 |
Ok I'll get them to you asap. I usually use DR Sunbeams or nickel Lo-riders in sizes .100, .080, .060, .040, .030. Some times I use .095 & .075 for the lowest two strings. | ||
| bassjigga
Intermediate Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 185 Registered: 8-2005 |
Mica, I got your letter today. Thanks. I also got the strings in and will be mailing those to you Monday. Dave | ||
| bassjigga
Intermediate Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 186 Registered: 8-2005 |
Mica, Did you get my strings? You should have them by now. Just checking. Dave | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4491 Registered: 6-2000 |
I did get the strings, and I must have shut down my browser when in the preview of the message 'cause I thought I posted here that I got 'em. | ||
| bassjigga
Advanced Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 246 Registered: 8-2005 |
Mica, I'm thinking about changing the strings I have you set this bass up with. Is there still time? I'm assuming since we're still waiting on the electronics decision and routing that the hardware hasn't been cut yet. Sorry for my indecisiveness but 9 months of playing time changes a lot. They won't be vastly different. DR Lo-Riders. I'm thinking of going to 105-85-65-45-30. So it's basically 0.005 difference. I think I'd like to keep the option of using 105 or 100, which is obviously only doable if the hardware is slotted for the larger. Dave | ||
| pierreyves
Intermediate Member Username: pierreyves Post Number: 157 Registered: 11-2006 |
105-85-65-45-30 it's what I get on my MK5 strings ... It's fantastic to play with high end, slap and sound really like cristal ... I try my MK5 with standard strings (130....=>045), it's not for my play ... only if you play some rock maybe ? You can go with eyes closed !! | ||
| bassjigga
Advanced Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 267 Registered: 8-2005 |
Mica, Sorry one last adjustment here. We should probably aim for 35 on the high string in order to accomodate other string brands. So the final slotting will be 105-85-65-45-35. But go ahead and set it up with the strings I sent. Thanks. Dave |
