low b

  1. D

    Best flatwound low B

    Having recently become a fretless 5 owner I am looking for the best low B. I'm used to either Roto 77s or La Bella LTFs on my fretless 4s so have tried the low B offerings from both and definitely prefer the heavier gauge .130 Roto 77 string over the .118 La Bella, but what other good flatwound...
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    • flatwound low low b
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    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  2. el_Bajo_Verde

    Does anybody here ever need to go below B0 on their bass?

    I've been toying with the idea of tuning ADGCF (one whole step below standard) on my 5-string or F#BEADG (A fourth below standard) on my 6-string, but then I realized that I have NEVER needed to go below B when playing songs! Not even on any gospel songs. So I'm just curious if there's anyone...
  3. U

    Double Bass Help with low B breaking double bass

    Hey all, earlier this year I had a professional repair my grandfather's 5 string Kay Swingmaster. Love the bass and have loved learning to play, but at the title states, the low B string keeps breaking. It has broken two times total, once with the string installed by the shop (the shop is out of...
  4. Persona87

    Double Bass Usefulness of a low B on an EUB?

    I've been playing BG for about half of my life, the last five of which have been somewhat serious. I mainly play jazz, but I also listen to hard rock/metal, funk, and hip-hop. I played upright for about a year a while ago, but due to life situations I had to sell it. Now I'm in a place where I...
  5. NickFromNY

    Acme Low B 2x10- $55 nyc local

    Acme Low B 2x10 bass speaker cabnet No affiliation and no need. If it was closer to Eastern Long Island I'd definitely take a flyer at that price though.
  6. NASH JB-5 Lake Placid Blue/Medium Relic/Loller Pups
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    For sale NASH JB-5 Lake Placid Blue/Medium Relic/Loller Pups

    Attention relic bass fans! Up for sale- an amazing 2015 Bill Nash JB-5 in fabulous Lake Placid Blue!! Lake Placid Blue/white pickguard Maple Neck/Rosewood FB Alder Body Perfectly relic'd Schaller hardware 35" scale Loller handmade pickups Passive Mint 9.5lbs This is a killer low b 5 string...
    $1,700.00
    • Strings: 5
  7. PeckBass

    SOLD NASH JB-5 Lake Placid Blue/Medium Relic/Loller Pups

    Attention relic bass fans! Up for sale- an amazing 2015 Bill Nash JB-5 in fabulous Lake Placid Blue!! Lake Placid Blue/white pickguard Maple Neck/Rosewood FB Alder Body Perfectly relic'd Schaller hardware 35" scale Loller handmade pickups Passive Mint 9.5lbs This is a killer low b 5 string...
  8. A

    Blackstar fly bass and low B

    I have a particular use for a very, very small amp, and a very simple question. How does the Blackstar respond to a low B? Actually, does it respond at all? Or does it melt? Has anyone tried?
  9. lomo

    What is the best clip-on tuner for tracking a low B?

    Not sure where this thread should go so mods feel free to move as necessary. I have clip-ons that work....IME Snarks work best with the B but are fragile and break. My TC is a more durable mechanical design but tracks less reliably....what's your favorite, specifically with respect to the B...
  10. superheavyfunk

    Why "Low B?"

    I started writing a post about why we call it a "Low B" string, when we don't give the 'E,' 'A,' or any other strings such a qualifier. I was thinking that "We don't even have a "High B" string," when I realized that some folks actually might tune their six-string basses with a "High B," for...
  11. JWH91

    Needing more presence on my low B

    Okay well, my low B is actually a low G. People say I tune weird but everything I play is very heavy and I love playing octaves. I'm tuned to GCGCF, if that's not enough my strings are heavy longs but instead of a .130 I use a .160, Either way I have passive esp soap bars with an active 3 band...
  12. B

    Highest Tension Low B string on the market?

    What is it? I have a bass with a floppy B...
    • BigKD
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    • b string low low b strings tension
    • Replies: 61
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  13. B

    Double Bass Highest Tension Low B string on the market?

    What is it? I have a bass that has a floppy low B...
    • BigKD
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    • b string low low b strings tension
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Strings [DB]
  14. Jsun_Tyler

    Low B String How do you use it?

    I player several instruments and I started with a 5 string bass when I was a teenager but went away from it for years to play keys and drums. I have now gotten back into playing bass for a band I am starting so I begin to study other bass players and noticed that most of the pro's either played...
  15. David Sutkin

    Low B conversion to high C question

    Hey all, I have a few 5 string basses in the arsenal, both fretted and fretless and they are all strung B,E,A,D,G I've been considering buying a 6 string to get that high C for more melodic, upper register notes / tonality when playing melody lines..... just recently I thought to myself "Why...
  16. gillento

    TI Flats low B string - less sustain/harmonics?

    Hi, I have a set of TI Flats on my 35" Reverend R5L. The low B string has less harmonics and its sustain is shorter. Yes, I checked the distance to the pickups and I don't have this issue with other strings (rounds or flats). Have others experienced as well? Any workarounds?
    • gillento
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    • b string flats low low b strings ti ti flats
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  17. low B strings

    For sale low B strings

    4 low B strings, all .125 gauge. 1 D'addario unused, 1 other unused (might also be d'addario but dont remember.) 1 MTD on my 35" scale bass for a couple hours 1 Elixir on my 35" scale bass for a couple hours both (barely) used strings have plenty of extra on them, I just prefer .120...
    $25.00
  18. kwdemo

    For Sale low B strings

    4 low B strings, all .125 gauge. 1 D'addario unused, 1 other unused (might also be d'addario but dont remember.) 1 MTD on my 35" scale bass for a couple hours 1 Elixir on my 35" scale bass for a couple hours both (barely) used strings have plenty of extra on them, I just prefer .120...
  19. W

    Double Bass Low B and high C black nylon?

    Does anyone know if a Low B and a High C black nylon exists for a 3/4? I know Labella makes a 5 string set with a high C but no low B. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
  20. glasser_cannon

    Intonation Help

    Hey guys, so I finally changed the strings on my Schecter Stiletto Elite 5 and now the low B is almost an entire quarter step out when it comes to intonation, and that's with the saddle extended as far as possible. Any ideas on how I could fix the intonation? I'm using D'addario XL Nickel Wound...
  21. KingRazor

    Good low b string options

    So I've happily hopped on the Circle K/Kalium and balanced tension and super heavy b string band wagon. But I was just curious, what are some of the better 130-135 gauge b strings you guys have used for a 34" scale bass? (other than the aforementioned Circle K/Kalium)
  22. JBassHead

    Aguilar and Fender guys, I need your help please

    I have an Aguilar Tone Hammer and a SL112 mini rig. I used it at church where I play gospel and I was disappointed to find that my low b string does not cut through very well no matter what I do eq wise. Also the E-G strings project well but sound very brittle especially as you move past the...
  23. Labella Deep Talkin Quarter Rounds 42-104 (with new Low B)
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    For sale Labella Deep Talkin Quarter Rounds 42-104 (with new Low B)

    42-104 cut approriaietly (minimum two turns per peg) for 4 in line Fender P bass with less than one hour playing time. These are somewhat tough to find for some reason and are killer strings...light years better in every possible way than D'Addario and GHS's half wound offerings, IMO. Tension...
    $20.00
  24. petrus61

    SOLD Labella Deep Talkin Quarter Rounds 42-104 (with new Low B)

    42-104 cut approriaietly (minimum two turns per peg) for 4 in line Fender P bass with less than one hour playing time. These are somewhat tough to find for some reason and are killer strings...light years better in every possible way than D'Addario and GHS's half wound offerings, IMO. Tension...
  25. nyangsw

    5 string 24 frets bass, which one?

    Hello TBs, I'm looking for a 5 string 24 frets bass as my main bass, maybe my life-time bass. Still can't decide which bass I should get. My price range is around $1000 , new and used both accepted. (but I prefer new) I play pop, hard rock, sometimes slap, so it should be wide string...
    • nyangsw
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    • 24 frets 5-string carvin low b m7 peavey sire spector
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  26. Acme low B 2x10 - Split Shipping CONUS
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    For sale Acme low B 2x10 - Split Shipping CONUS

    This guy is a great sounding HIFI cab. Not loud enough for me, though. It's 4 ohms and should be paired with another 2x10 for gigs, unless you're doing quiet stuff. Sounds amazing though, and the bass blows away other 2x10 cabs I have tried. Shows wear, but nothing too crazy. For sale at $250...
    $250.00
  27. c3powil

    No longer available Acme low B 2x10 - Split Shipping CONUS

    This guy is a great sounding HIFI cab. Not loud enough for me, though. It's 4 ohms and should be paired with another 2x10 for gigs, unless you're doing quiet stuff. Sounds amazing though, and the bass blows away other 2x10 cabs I have tried. Shows wear, but nothing too crazy. For sale at $250...
  28. rob_thebassman

    What's gauge is a 'heavy' low B string?

    Hey guys, not been on here for awhile. Only just getting back into my bass stuff. Had other priorities, being a daddy :) getting back into the swing of things again. I'm wanting a 'heavy' gauge for my 5 string music man sub, preferably flat wounds. I once made a custom set of chromes 50 - 110...
  29. Rayjay

    30" scale, low B that is tapered?

    My shorty has 3/8" string posts (the skinny kind). I'm in need of a low B that is tapered, within about 32" of the ball end. The fat long scale B's I've tried break around the skinny posts. Mahalo!
  30. Ergo 5 string EUB - Low B Version
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    For sale Ergo 5 string EUB - Low B Version

    I actually just picked this up, but sometimes priorities change so I need to move this. 42" scale, nut is about 1.75" All Ergo basses were handmade. This from one piece of Mahogany. It's overall in excellent shape. Two issues of note - As pictured it's missing a 1" piece at the top of the...
    $550.00
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      1. Y
    • Strings: 4
  31. Marc61

    SOLD Ergo 5 string EUB - Low B Version

    I actually just picked this up, but sometimes priorities change so I need to move this. 42" scale, nut is about 1.75" All Ergo basses were handmade. This from one piece of Mahogany. It's overall in excellent shape. Two issues of note - As pictured it's missing a 1" piece at the top of the...
  32. ColdEye

    Low B with tapewounds

    How is the low B on the La Bella tapewounds? My 5 string jazz bass is in need of some new strings and I am thinking in getting the white copper or gold, I am under the impression that they are brighter sounding than the other flavors.
  33. K

    5 string bass - low B advice please!

    Hi All, A while ago I bought a second-hand 5 string from ebay due to my new band playing in drop C tuning. The strings were dull and lifeless as expected, so I swapped the ones I could from my spare 4 stringers, but was obviously missing the low B. My local shop didn't have a lot of choice...
    • Koldov
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    • 5-string advice low low b string bass strings
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  34. Felken

    Have you ever broken a low B string?

    Funny question. Is it even possible? If you have, please tell us your story!
  35. Ric5

    I just strung my acoustic Guitar Baritone (Low B)

    As a 5 string bass player I find acoustic guitars tuned EADGBE awkward ... So I tuned my acoustic guitar BEADF#B I am experimenting with this tuning.
    • Ric5
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    • acoustic acoustic guitar baritone low b
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  36. G

    Let's talk about low B strings

    I've been a 4 string player for well over 20 years, and just got my first 5 string 2 years ago. I've had LaBella flats on it, now I have TI flats. I just got a second 5 string that's pretty much this bass's twin brother so I could put rounds on it. As I look for strings, I noticed that B strings...
  37. Chris Fitzgerald

    Low B flat wound options to tune up to E

    Before anyone asserts that I must be crazy, I'll concede that at the beginning. :) That stipulated, I have a very specific question: I'm a DB player currently practicing like crazy on a new Rob Allen Mouse 30 that I'll be taking with me on an international trip soon to play a few concerts and...
  38. ZBirdV8

    Playing drop D songs by using the low B on a 5string.

    Anybody have shortcuts to doing this or is it more effective to just downtune the E?
  39. BuffaloBass

    Anyone get big low B booty with Bootzillas? Whoa!

    Been using DR's for almost ever. Thought I'd do something different and ordered up a of Bootzillas along with my usual nickle LoRiders ( and sometime Sunbeams. ) I don't think I ever got the B to sound as good with the nickle strings as it does now with the Bootzillas! Anyone else experience...
  40. Charlie Quatro

    Acme Low B-212

    I have searched and not found any references to this cabinet. Has anybody tried it? If I missed a prior thread I'd appreciate a direct to it. Thanks
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