what guage strings for 5 string bass for playing in drop A?

guitarjitsumaster · 09-02-2005, 01:27 AM

I was wondering, I know a lot of you guys probably have to back up your sevenstring riffs with a 5 string bass when your at home recording so Im sure someone here knows. Ive been looking for replacement strings for a 5 string bass I just bought, because with the strings it came with when I go down to drop A that fifth string is just floppin everywhere. So what kind and guage of bass strings would you reccomend that is going to be good for riffs in B and be stable when I drop down to A?

No Soul · 09-02-2005, 02:59 AM

nothing smaller than a 105, thats for sure.

Shannon · 09-02-2005, 03:14 AM

.130 is great for this tuning.

dpm · 09-02-2005, 05:25 AM

.145, D'Addario sells them. Have your nut slots filed larger to avoid breaking the nut btw

Naren · 09-02-2005, 11:28 AM

I broke the nut on my Epiphone three years ago when I put a pair of 15 gauge flatwound strings on. The low E was heavier gauge than the low B on my seven string. So, yeah, be careful as to not break the nut.

eleven59 · 09-03-2005, 01:15 AM

I've used a 130 and a 135, and both worked pretty well.

All_¥our_Bass · 05-19-2008, 05:13 AM

I would say a 135, minimun. I highly suggest a 140 or 145.

zimbloth · 05-19-2008, 05:19 AM

I like .135 on my 35" ESP 5-string. Plays great. .145 seems a bit excessive but I'm not a bassist. All I know is the .135 plays great and sustains well.

05-19-2008, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zimbloth

I like .135 on my 35" ESP 5-string. Plays great. .145 seems a bit excessive but I'm not a bassist. All I know is the .135 plays great and sustains well.

Not all of us have 35", I only have 32" on my 5-string

So 145 and thicker ain't so bad then.

zimbloth · 05-19-2008, 06:03 AM

32"? I didn't even know they made basses like that. I just thought it was 34 or 35.

09-02-2005, 01:27 AM	#1
guitarjitsumaster seven times seven Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas City Texas Posts: 425 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: Schecter A-7, Ibanez 7620 Rig: Randall Warhead Thanked: 2 / 1	what guage strings for 5 string bass for playing in drop A? I was wondering, I know a lot of you guys probably have to back up your sevenstring riffs with a 5 string bass when your at home recording so Im sure someone here knows. Ive been looking for replacement strings for a 5 string bass I just bought, because with the strings it came with when I go down to drop A that fifth string is just floppin everywhere. So what kind and guage of bass strings would you reccomend that is going to be good for riffs in B and be stable when I drop down to A?

09-02-2005, 03:14 AM	#3
Shannon Lovely Dita... • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: W. Seattle, WA Posts: 7,934 Real Name: Shannon Main Seven: Ibanez UV7PWH Rig: Digitech GSP1101 Thanked: 84	.130 is great for this tuning. O.S.D.O. : The Smoking Lounge : Jar Of Flies : Your personal hero!

09-03-2005, 01:15 AM	#6
eleven59 Terrorhorse Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,585 Real Name: Aaron Main Seven: Schecter Hellraiser C7 Rig: Line6 Flextone II HD Thanked: 103	I've used a 130 and a 135, and both worked pretty well. --------------- TERRORHORSE Eleven59 Your Extended Network

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All_¥our_Bass Hotter than Tifa!! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sevenstring.org Posts: 1,770 Real Name: Nicholas Main Seven: I don't has yetz :'( Main ERG: Hello Kitty Squire Strat Rig: BP80->Drive CD 100B Thanked: 28	I would say a 135, minimun. I highly suggest a 140 or 145. STARBUCK'S IST KRIEG!! "Fall Back. The zombies have broken through our defences. It's time to activate the doomsday device. GET THE LEOTARD." - String Sad in 2046

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09-02-2005, 02:59 AM	#2
No Soul bringer of mosh Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 717 Main Seven: 1997 RG7620 Thanked: 0	nothing smaller than a 105, thats for sure.

09-02-2005, 05:25 AM	#4
dpm RnB causes cancer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Posts: 2,797 Real Name: Dan Main Seven: Old UV Main ERG: Oni 8 string Rig: modded Laney VC50 Thanked: 19	.145, D'Addario sells them. Have your nut slots filed larger to avoid breaking the nut btw

09-02-2005, 11:28 AM	#5
Naren OldschoolGhettostyle Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tokyo Posts: 12,147 Real Name: Eric Main Seven: RG1527-GK Main ERG: RG7EXFX2-IPT Rig: GNX3000 Thanked: 37	I broke the nut on my Epiphone three years ago when I put a pair of 15 gauge flatwound strings on. The low E was heavier gauge than the low B on my seven string. So, yeah, be careful as to not break the nut.

05-19-2008, 05:19 AM	#8
zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,229 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 67	I like .135 on my 35" ESP 5-string. Plays great. .145 seems a bit excessive but I'm not a bassist. All I know is the .135 plays great and sustains well.

05-19-2008, 06:03 AM	#10
zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,229 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 67	32"? I didn't even know they made basses like that. I just thought it was 34 or 35.

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