Elixir Bass strings - Regular vs. Long scale?

Drew · 11-14-2007, 06:17 AM

Hey, anyone happen to know this? I see JustStrings.com - Strings for guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, fiddle and other musical instruments offers Elixir bass strings in two different lengths, but they don't specify what scales each lengths are appropriate for. I tried the Elixir website, but they don't specify. Thanks!

zimbloth · 11-14-2007, 06:29 AM

That usually means just 34" vs 35". Really either works, it's just like how baritone strings are longer (helpful with reverse headstock guitars too). Based on my experience with my 5-string bass in standard tuning, you'd probably want to go with the .045 - .100 + a .120. I use thicker ones than that but I tune mine down 1 step. FTR my ESP F-205 has a 35" scale.

Drew · 11-14-2007, 07:44 AM

Yeah, you string pretty light though on your guitars.

We'll see...

Thanks for the answer!

zimbloth · 11-14-2007, 10:27 AM

Well a light touch on a bass is usually a good thing, there's not much benefit to slamming into the strings with a bass. Especially with direct recording and whatnot. Also, .045.-.100 isnt light, it's like using 10's on a guitar....standard fair

NP, good luck

Drew · 11-14-2007, 01:42 PM

I think I pussied out and went with the guages you suggested anyway - they're going on a 35" so whatever.

I hit everything pretty hard, dude. For fingerstyle stuff there's no need to really go nuts, but for heavier stuff you do want some punch behind it...

zimbloth · 11-14-2007, 02:35 PM

The bottom line is, since it says "Elixir NanoWeb" on it, it will be terrific regardless of gauge

Hah, I'm not saying you have to pick light. I pick very hard I just have a different technique (its all in the wrists

). Again though, 45-100 is not loose or light, its just like 10s. 40-95 is like 9s, 50-105 is like 11s, etc.

I'm using a .055-.130 on mine (thickest they make). It's cool, feels great, but just was noticibly muddier than the .125 that was on before it

MF_Kitten · 11-15-2007, 12:09 PM

i like a .130 set on mine, but for tuning down i would like something larger, like a .165 :P

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zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,039 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 59	That usually means just 34" vs 35". Really either works, it's just like how baritone strings are longer (helpful with reverse headstock guitars too). Based on my experience with my 5-string bass in standard tuning, you'd probably want to go with the .045 - .100 + a .120. I use thicker ones than that but I tune mine down 1 step. FTR my ESP F-205 has a 35" scale.

11-14-2007, 07:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
Drew Fear the Polo! • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 29,805 Real Name: Call me Ahab... Main Seven: 1991 Ibanez UV7PWH Main ERG: Sherman 5-string bass Rig: Mesa Recto-verb 50 Thanked: 147	Yeah, you string pretty light though on your guitars. We'll see... Thanks for the answer!

11-14-2007, 10:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,039 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 59	Well a light touch on a bass is usually a good thing, there's not much benefit to slamming into the strings with a bass. Especially with direct recording and whatnot. Also, .045.-.100 isnt light, it's like using 10's on a guitar....standard fair NP, good luck

11-14-2007, 01:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Drew Fear the Polo! • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 29,805 Real Name: Call me Ahab... Main Seven: 1991 Ibanez UV7PWH Main ERG: Sherman 5-string bass Rig: Mesa Recto-verb 50 Thanked: 147	I think I pussied out and went with the guages you suggested anyway - they're going on a 35" so whatever. I hit everything pretty hard, dude. For fingerstyle stuff there's no need to really go nuts, but for heavier stuff you do want some punch behind it...

11-14-2007, 02:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,039 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 59	The bottom line is, since it says "Elixir NanoWeb" on it, it will be terrific regardless of gauge Hah, I'm not saying you have to pick light. I pick very hard I just have a different technique (its all in the wrists ). Again though, 45-100 is not loose or light, its just like 10s. 40-95 is like 9s, 50-105 is like 11s, etc. I'm using a .055-.130 on mine (thickest they make). It's cool, feels great, but just was noticibly muddier than the .125 that was on before it


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