I just got a SLO special hh. I love this bass and how fast it is. I like the stock set up but i Drop my E down a step to D and there is not enough tension. I like alot of tension in General. I was wondering what strings your would suggest to optimise the sound from my white pearl beauty... should i just adjust the Low E to a 110? or change the whole set? does EB have hex core stuff? i hear that is pretty good for increasing tension but keeping gauge down...
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LawDaddy
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Have you tried the .105 E? If not, the .110s might do the trick. The power slinky set 55-110 would definitely have more tension. Personally, I'm partial to the 50-105 regular slinky set. The hybrid set 45-105 might also work for you.
what do you mean Hybrids? I am using the stock gauge with a 110... My style is screwed up because I really dig into the strings but i also slap..... I am in the midst of setting it up perfectly.... i want to have it be really fast but keep the sustain for when i dig and hold....
I LOVE THE SLO... JAZZ size necks rule!!!
I LOVE THE SLO... JAZZ size necks rule!!!
danny-79
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I think the general rule of thumb is add a .05 for every semi tone you drop so if you were keeping it permanently in drop D then replace the 100 with a single 110.
Your bass was shipped with "Super Slinkys" as standard (100-80-65-45) so if your happy with the rest of them get a single 110 to replace the 100.
Though personally I use the "Hybrid" sets 105-85-65-45 an find the 105 drops down to D when needed no problem.
Your bass was shipped with "Super Slinkys" as standard (100-80-65-45) so if your happy with the rest of them get a single 110 to replace the 100.
Though personally I use the "Hybrid" sets 105-85-65-45 an find the 105 drops down to D when needed no problem.
