EB on Warwick

[Catalin]

I've just got a Warwick Streamer Lx 5 strings.

What strings should i buy ? I play tuned one tone lower then normal
-Ernie Ball Power Slinky 50 70 85 105 135
or
-Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 45 65 80 100 130

Do they fit on my Warwick? I've heard that not any type of strings are suitable on Warwicks.

 

[xring]

I can't comment on the gauge, but tapered B strings are the easiest to mount on the Warwick tailpiece. Not a huge problem though you must do 1 thing. Get a sturdy pair of pliers and squeeze the sh#! out of the wrapping where the string fits in the tailpiece, or it won't fit. I've found it necessary for the B and E strings only.

 

[maddog]

If you are dowtuning on a 5er, I would suggest going with the Power Slinkys. You'll have less trouble with tension (if there is going to be any trouble.)

 

[maddog]

Good point xring. Would the Power Slinkys even fit? The B is a .135 where as on the regular slinkys, B is .130.

 

[xring]

I had to really squish a .130, so a .135 will be even tougher (maybe). The string wrap doesn't necessarily have to be larger in that area just because of the larger gauge. A regular pair of pliers won't do it. If a smaller head tool with a large gripping area is available for LOTS of leverage, I say go for it.
Oh yeah, and one more thing...Don't ever work "over" you bass with any tools. Too easy to drop!