What gauge strings should I use on my bass?

Match the gauge to your sound and style String gauge is more than a number: it determines how your bass strings will feel and sound. The rule of thumb is, that heavy-gauge strings (around . 050 – . 105) have a richer bottom-end, but require more finger-strength than a lighter set (typically .

Which string is which bass?

Standard bass guitar tuning If you’re playing a standard bass guitar, you will notice that your bass has only 4 strings. The standard tuning for a 4 string bass is E, A, D, G (the same as the four lowest strings on the guitar but one octave lower). The bass strings are tuned in fourths.

How are bass strings measured?

First measure from the back of the ball end to the tuning post side of the nut. This will give you the “Minimum Required Winding Length” for your instrument. Then measure from the back of the ball end to the middle of the tuning post. This will give you the “Maximum Winding Length” for your instrument.

How long should bass strings last?

So bass strings last from roughly 1 month to 5 years. 😉 As some people have said already it depends on how you want to sound. Depending on how often you play your strings will sound a lot more dull after some time. I personally think that if you’re slapping, newer strings sound much better.

Who uses Ernie Ball bass strings?

Ernie Ball now sells over 100 different types of bass guitar strings including the popular super slinky bass guitar strings. Noteworthy bassists who use Ernie Ball strings include Paul McCartney,Tony Levin, Mark Hoppus, Mike Herrera, Johnny Christ, Dave La Rue, John Myung, and Juan Alderete.

What is a 3/4 bass?

3/4 upright basses are by far the most common and popular size upright bass. A bass that has a back 43″, upper bouts only 19″ apart, but has a long neck (say… 44″ long string length) could easily be put into both the 3/4 category or 7/8 depending on which measurement we’re looking at.

Can you use wd40 to clean guitar strings?

Do not use WD-40 to clean your guitar strings. While WD-40 was designed to be used on metal and should work fine on guitar strings, it can cause issues when in contact with wood. WD-40 can ruin the finish of your fretboard. If you want to use an oil to clean your fretboard, use lemon oil (unless you have a maple neck).

What is the “standard” gauge for bass strings?

Most bass strings have a medium gauge, a standard 4-string bass guitar ranges between 0.045 and 0.105 inches thick. Some manufacturers are known to take the mix and match approach in creating string sets.

What are the guitar strings on a bass guitar?

Bass Guitar String Names. The 4 strings on a standard bass guitar are E, A, D, and G. As you can see the names of the strings are the same as the lowest 4 strings on a 6 string guitar – they are however an octave lower on the bass guitar.

What does a gauge of a guitar string mean?

According to Websters Dictionary, a gauge is “a measure” or “a standard of measure”. When discussing guitar strings, guitarists often say things like ‘I all the time use nines’ or ‘I prefer elevens for detuning’.

What gauge is a medium guitar string?

Generally, the most common gauges for acoustic guitar strings are Extra-light (11-47), Light (12-54) and medium (13-56). Do note different string makers may have slightly different string gauges for their products. If you have a dreadnought guitar, we recommend medium strings.