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zimbloth · 02-10-2008, 03:02 AM

You really didn't know pickup height/etc affected the tone? Anyways, the Elixir 068 shouldn't be boomy. I did decide I liked the tone/tension of the Elixir NanoWeb bass .065 more though. You won't find a string that is clearer on the heavy gauge strings than Elixir.

Ed/Ibz: You don't have to use optimum tension strings of course. That said, it's not hype or anything. Consistent tension does yield to better playability and tonal balance. The 10-14-18-26-36-49-65 set I use now feels and sounds amazing.

02-10-2008, 03:02 AM	#15
zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,244 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 67	You really didn't know pickup height/etc affected the tone? Anyways, the Elixir 068 shouldn't be boomy. I did decide I liked the tone/tension of the Elixir NanoWeb bass .065 more though. You won't find a string that is clearer on the heavy gauge strings than Elixir. Ed/Ibz: You don't have to use optimum tension strings of course. That said, it's not hype or anything. Consistent tension does yield to better playability and tonal balance. The 10-14-18-26-36-49-65 set I use now feels and sounds amazing.