what gauge strings should I get to fit?
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WITH THIS BASS, ALWAYS GET SUPER LONG STRINGS!String gauge is a matter of personal taste and playing style. Remember, every guitar needs to be setup for a particular string gauge to ensure proper tonation and neck tension. If you are wanting a sharp, slap bass sound, I suggest round wound strings. Much brighter sound but harsher on your fingers and the fretboard. If you want a smooth, low tone, flatwound strings are the way to go. Much softer to the touch and easier on your fretboard.
545957
D'Addario EJ16-3D is a really nice set of stringsThat have a really nice sound to them but you may want more of a medium string it may help more if you just go to their web site and they explain better what strings to use www.daddario.com
2012562
If you like the warmer less "metallic' tones, you want to go with a med-heavy to heavy gauge (thicker) string. Of course, the type of guitar body (big, small, shallow, deep box) affects this too. I almost exclusively finger pick, which is why I go with mediums. You might look at a Bronze, rather than a Phosphor string as well. The D'Addarios are great strings.
2219116
A 16 gauge is good for up to 25'. Use 12 gauge for longer length. Make sure the connections are tight or snugged.
1780900
I recommend Seymour Duncan Custom Staggered SSL-5 Pickup(smooth rich tone.i bought one for my fender.bridge position) or fender texas special pickups(these have that fender tone,came stock in my fender these are in my neck position and middle position.both are different.Strings DR'S or ernie ballsif he is just learning I recommend lit gauge strings just make sure he is dedicated to playing before you start adding new pickups strings ect....I have seen a lot of nice guitars in closets for years untouched.
1275889
Factory setup was great with provided strings. I soon switched to 12-54 gauge, which required some lowering of the action. A couple of quarter turns on the truss road did the trick, no pro necessary.
609203
I don't think it really matters which gauge you use. This machine can accommodate either. The thicker gauge will have more silver & last longer, but it costs more.
1796882
I don't know what kind of strings but they are decent. If you are new to the guitar, you will probably want to replace them with some light gauge 'silk and steel' strings, which will be easier on your fingers.
1099204
Either strings will work just fine. I prefer the bronze strings as I feel the have a richer tone and sound
2098589
It's the same scale length as a guitar with a capo on the 7th fret but tuned to the 5th fret. Standard nylon strings will work fine, but give a slightly easier feel on the frets. High tension strings might be closer to standard tension, but would be harder to fret. It looks close enough to be a personal choice either way.I have large hands with think fingers and can play instruments down to a 14 inch scale, so the size should be no problem.
25186
I used 12 gauge which is recommended, but there is enough room for 10 gauge.
1765293
I use Luxilon Big Banger 16 gauge. I actually like them better then the original strings. You get more power and more spin. They last a long time.
1030342
Buy a 3x3 set. On my PRS SE EG ,they were a direct drop in. Tu er buttons were a bit close owing to the offset head shape.. Great tunersto headstock
2148243
What a personal question. The disclaimer here, of course, is that what one player loves another loathes. I can only tell you what I have found to be best for me. If I am looking for a very vibrant, sharp "new" sound I will use a medium gauge nickel-wound .45-.130. But my preference for this bass, quite surprisingly, is a set of D'Addario Black Beauties .45-.125. Set aside the fact that they look cool as hell, that's not enough to warrant the price or induce a recommendation. For my playing style (technical, melody-based with a plectrum) the fact is they reduce to almost nothing any finger noise and there is a grip to them that I have never found in non-coated strings. Hope this helps.
953846
It should take .065 size string, which is a common size and should be available at most hardware stores.
1190281
Yes that gauge wire should be no problem. These were actually larger than I was expecting.
1729669
tuning up on standard guitar strings is dangerous, I recommend you get custom gauge strings, that sounds complicated but it's simple enough for you to figure out. hopefully you know you need a smaller string for a higher note at the same tension.