Question Why do EB basses ship with a .100 E string??

[RaginRog]

Just curious as to why the .100 E string on new basses? I've noticed that most other manufacturers ship with a .105 E string. (yeah, I know Eb isn't the other manufacturers)

I only ask because I personally prefer a thicker E string (.105 or .110), and figured that the thinner strings may be the cause of most new players thinking the bass may be a little on the brighter side.

Also...since they ship with these strings (I take it that it's the recommended guage by BP & those in R&D), am I in any way harming my neck with my preferred selection of Power Slinkys(.110)

I really don't think so, but I keep my basses in standard tuning 440.

 

[spencer]

They fit the bass perfectly. There slinky, the low tension gives that great sound even on lower strings

 

[maddog]

J am I in any way harming my neck with my preferred selection of Power Slinkys(.110)

No.

 

[RaginRog]

Thanks for the replies guys. More of a curiosity question.
I've been a fan of the Power Slinkys since back when I was playing metal. They may cause a few blisters by the 3rd set, but I love the tone.

 

[maddog]

something about them power slinkys, huh.

I tried a set on a 5'er I had. there is a nice flavor to 'em. Kind of like dark chocolate.

 

[Aussie Mark]

I only ask because I personally prefer a thicker E string (.105 or .110), and figured that the thinner strings may be the cause of most new players thinking the bass may be a little on the brighter side.

They should ship with EB Flats.

 

[Powman]

They should ship with EB Flats.

Ya like those strings, eh?

 

[Musicman Nut]

Just curious as to why the .100 E string on new basses? I've noticed that most other manufacturers ship with a .105 E string. (yeah, I know Eb isn't the other manufacturers)

I only ask because I personally prefer a thicker E string (.105 or .110), and figured that the thinner strings may be the cause of most new players thinking the bass may be a little on the brighter side.

Also...since they ship with these strings (I take it that it's the recommended guage by BP & those in R&D), am I in any way harming my neck with my preferred selection of Power Slinkys(.110)

I really don't think so, but I keep my basses in standard tuning 440.

100's just work out all around nice and even tone for a Stingray, Sometimes 105's a lot of people always say the E & A strings are louder then the D & G, so my feeling would be with a 100 E String just evens out the tone a little better.

 

[Applelurker]

You know the old saying, you can please some of the people some of the time, but you will never please everybody all the time, or some people you will please none of the time?? Something like that right? Our 2 most popular bass string sets are Supers .045-.100 and Regulars .050-.105 It's about a 50/50 split. All the other gauge combos and flatwound sets don't even come close. It's really a matter of what's the most popular gauge combo. If we switched to Regular then all the player's that prefer Supers would write in. If you buy a new bass at a retail shop, they should be more than happy to switch your gauge and set it up for you. Let's ask Pete Dubaldo! Pete are you out there? I'm sure he'd get you a deal on a new set with your bass purchase!

 

[spencer]

To me stingrays just scream thin strings. Now a sr5 I'd a different story

 

[RaginRog]

something about them power slinkys, huh.

I tried a set on a 5'er I had. there is a nice flavor to 'em. Kind of like dark chocolate.

I love, love, love Power Slinkys. So much thump, and because they're a bit more taut, it's a nice tight thump.

 

[RaginRog]

To me stingrays just scream thin strings.

Spencer, why would you think that? I'm a rock n roller, so I like a nice thick guaged string. I don't slap very much, and when I do, it's an accent. The thicker guaged strings give me a very nice, tight low end, with a very round sound.

 

[RaginRog]

You know the old saying, you can please some of the people some of the time, but you will never please everybody all the time, or some people you will please none of the time?? Something like that right? Our 2 most popular bass string sets are Supers .045-.100 and Regulars .050-.105 It's about a 50/50 split. All the other gauge combos and flatwound sets don't even come close. It's really a matter of what's the most popular gauge combo. If we switched to Regular then all the player's that prefer Supers would write in. If you buy a new bass at a retail shop, they should be more than happy to switch your gauge and set it up for you. Let's ask Pete Dubaldo! Pete are you out there? I'm sure he'd get you a deal on a new set with your bass purchase!

Thanks. I know what you mean, but seriously...it was an inquisitive question, and certainly not one to stir the pot. My last purchase (last week) had a 2 year old set of dead strings...trust me, they're looooong gone.

I think that once a MM product has been on the wall at a store for too long, GC should do a set up and string change. If someone looking for a new EB product comes in and plays a bass with dead strings, the player may have a misconception of the true MusicMan sound.

 

[RaginRog]

100's just work out all around nice and even tone for a Stingray, Sometimes 105's a lot of people always say the E & A strings are louder then the D & G, so my feeling would be with a 100 E String just evens out the tone a little better.

That makes perfect sense. I try and keep the pickup height higher on the D & G side of the bass.


Nut- you have some basses...you're probably an authority on this topic! lol

 

[spencer]

Spencer, why would you think that? I'm a rock n roller, so I like a nice thick guaged string. I don't slap very much, and when I do, it's an accent. The thicker guaged strings give me a very nice, tight low end, with a very round sound.

It's just that stingray sound. That dig in hard which sounds better with lighter strings, especially on the e. That funky gritty buzzy stingray sound.. That sound when you pull a stingray off the shelf with that low action.

 

[RaginRog]

They should ship with EB Flats.

Thanks Mark...At least I'm not the only one with a different preference!! lol

Really though...new strings is an excuse to go to the local guitar store

 

[oli@bass]

I love the Super Slinky set. And I buy them in bulks.... glad that my favorite bass does come with my favorite string on it. But I've never had a problem to swap the strings on any bass where I didn't like what was on them...

 

[cellkirk74]

I am with you with the power slinkies. I do regulary play 110 E-strings on my basses because i like the feel of a tighter string. They give me the attack i want for the rock-stuff i usially play.

On the Big Al its a little different. I like the regulars on it.

 

[Big Poppa]

Boys Boys...Mark is giving me another cayenne moment. I put flats on them and I lay off half the workers.

You go with the safest bet. I put powers on them and someone that lack hand strength would say that our basses are hard to play

 

[five7]

Different strokes for different folks. I finally tried a set of flats on one of my stingrays and everyone loves the sound.