Whats the standard gauge string that come on a MM SUB5. Just wondering as im thinking of buying a heavier gauge strings to get rid of some fret buzz im having expecially on the B string. Also with such a thick gauge of strings will slapping sound as gd as on a standard guage of strings?
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Strings For A 5er
- Thread starter Melv
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Melv said:
The EB FAQ says...
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Q: Can you please tell me what type of strings are put on the Music Man Stingray 4-string basses when they ship new from the factory?
A: The 4-string basses are all equipped with Ernie Ball Super Slinky Bass strings, catalog number #2834, when they leave the factory. The gauges are 45-65-80-100, with the StingRay 5 having the same with an added 130.
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I've never understood the idea that slapping sounds better on thin strings. I think it comes from the fact that Mark King and Stanley Clarke use light gauges, .030" to .090" if I remember correctly. However, I've read interviews with Mark King where he says he uses light strings to aid with string bending.
No thats the thing ive got quite a light right hand stlye. The buzz comes from when a string is depressed againts the metal fret inlays it makes a buzzing sound like say open E to 10th fret as the string is depressed against the 10th fret inlay it buzz's unplugged or not. Does anyone get this at all.
Will it help if i uploaded a short audio file of me just playing a few scales to show exactly wots happening?
Will it help if i uploaded a short audio file of me just playing a few scales to show exactly wots happening?
If i play an open string its fine. But say when i play an open E string and then play the 10th fret on the E string is buzzes. Everytime i depress a string against a fret it buzzs.
G|---------------------------
D|---------------------------
A|---------------------0-7--
E|------0h10---------------
B|-0-5---------0-11-------
Say i played that it would buzz everytime i went from the open string to a fret. As i depress the string against that certain fret it would buzz as the string meets the fret inlay. It wouldnt be a clean bass sound.
G|---------------------------
D|---------------------------
A|---------------------0-7--
E|------0h10---------------
B|-0-5---------0-11-------
Say i played that it would buzz everytime i went from the open string to a fret. As i depress the string against that certain fret it would buzz as the string meets the fret inlay. It wouldnt be a clean bass sound.
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bassmonkeee
Well-known member
dlloyd said:
I was thinking the same thing. There are only so many things that it can be, really.
It's not going to be the strings. It's got to be the bow in the neck, the level of the frets, or technique. That's about it.
It sounds to me like a backbow in the neck or an uneven fretjob (perhaps one popped out of its seating on the transatlantic shipment from SLO). But, that's not something that changing strings is really going to fix/alleviate.
johans
Well-known member
just wondering
for those who use TI flat
musiciansfriend now has them
its $79.99 per set
super expensive arent they
for those who use TI flat
musiciansfriend now has them
its $79.99 per set
super expensive arent they
johans
Well-known member
Melv said:
i think a lil buzz is fine
if its continuous buzz on each note
probably need to re-setup your bass
Steve "Dude" Barr, owner of the fabled Dude Pit forum (where the older folks gojohans said:just wondering
for those who use TI flat
musiciansfriend now has them
its $79.99 per set
super expensive arent they
), has got a store setup on eBay. He sells TI Flats super cheap! I believe it's $58.00 for a five string set plus $4 flat for shipping anywhere in the US. I finally got around to buying myself a set of TI Flats and I expect them in the mail anyday now! Link: http://stores.ebay.com/Vintage-Bass-Trading-Company
