tension

  1. BassJuju

    String Tension Question...

    I recently had a set of D'addario Tapes installed on a new fretless and I like them a lot for many reasons; mainly tone. I also noticed that they didn't seem to be as tight/tense as the other flats/tape that I've played. I understand that there are lots of factors to this-- core type being...
  2. gary mitchell

    Low Tension strings tell me about them

    as you know i am changing my 5 string to E to C.. well i found what i wanted made by Thomastik i think thats how you spell them, and i can get them in flatwounds, okay 1st question what does it mean low tension strings, how will that effect my bass and sound. 2nd question i have check everywhere...
  3. markjazzbassist
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    For sale FS: GHS Precision Flats Balanced Tension Set 4 string (.45 .60 .80 .105)

    For sale is a well used and broken in set of GHS precision flats. Bought in august and used for gigs and rehearsals and nightly practices since then they are fully broken in. The E string has been cut and A might have been as well. They were on a fender jazz. 4 string set, long scale (.45...
    $20.00
  4. markjazzbassist

    SOLD FS: GHS Precision Flats Balanced Tension Set 4 string (.45 .60 .80 .105)

    For sale is a well used and broken in set of GHS precision flats. Bought in august and used for gigs and rehearsals and nightly practices since then they are fully broken in. The E string has been cut and A might have been as well. They were on a fender jazz. 4 string set, long scale (.45...
  5. scuzzy

    Made the jump to heavy gauge, questions on increased tension on neck...

    As the title says. I have been curious to try heavy gauge on my DP custom 4 string. I ordered the DR sunbeams nickel coated in heavy gauge from bso. I installed last night, doing a 1/4 turn tightening on the truss rod, keeping the relief the same as it was with the medium Dunlop nickel...
  6. La Bella Low Tension Flats
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    For sale La Bella Low Tension Flats

    I had these on my Lull for about 24hrs. They saw all of 10 minutes of play. Uncut. Guess I'm just not into flats on this bass. $35 shipped
    $35.00
  7. BZadlo

    SOLD La Bella Low Tension Flats

    I had these on my Lull for about 24hrs. They saw all of 10 minutes of play. Uncut. Guess I'm just not into flats on this bass. $35 shipped
  8. Desuh

    Double Bass Which upright bass strings may be right for my situation?

    Hello! I saw these preliminary questions in the sticky thread so I'll answer those first. 1. What are you using the bass for (arco, pizz, 50/50, 10%pizz/90%arco ?...) I am looking to play primarily pizz but definitely still want something bowable, lets say something like 75% Pizz 25% Arco. 2...
    • Desuh
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    • bass strings double bass right strings sustain tension
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    • Forum: Strings [DB]
  9. S

    Double Bass Need a recommendation for low tension jazz strings

    [I tried to navigate the string megathread but the links appear to be broken.] There are no music stores where I live. My choice of stings is limited to what I can find on Amazon, (or Ebay, I guess) with international shipping. I am sort of a beginner and don't know what I should get (though I...
    • Spanky123
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    • jazz bass low low tension recommendation strings tension
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Strings [DB]
  10. Cube Bass

    Tension of Hi-Beams vs. Thomastik-Infeld Power Bass?

    Hi, I`m considering some new set of strings - probably Power Bass by Thomastik, mainly because the brand is known for long lifetime of its products. And from the description of this set`s sound I guess I should like them. My current set is DR Hi-Beams 45-105 and I wonder what is the comparison...
    • Cube Bass
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    • power powerbass tension thomastik thomastik-infeld vs.
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  11. sing-modulator

    Higher tension than Labella 1954s?

    I have some 1954s on my bass now, but I was wondering if there was a string out there that was even higher tension, but hopefully not being much larger in diameter.
  12. 7dollarbologna

    Tension comparison: Rotosound Nickel 66 vs DR Nickel Lo Riders

    I have a Fender jazz bass that I recently strung with DR nickel sunbeams (.045, .065,.080,.100), after set up, and a 2 week break in period, I noticed the truss rod rattling when I knocked the back of the neck with my knuckles. (yikes) After doing some research here, I decided to try some nickel...
  13. La Bella, Low Tension Flats for Fender
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    For sale La Bella, Low Tension Flats for Fender

    La Bella Low Tension Flats from a Fender Precision that was minimally played. The bass never left the house after I put these on. Maybe 3 total hours of playing time. Cut for standard, top load Fender P Bass. PayPal is the preferred method of payment . Shipping via USPS Priority Mail
    $20.00
  14. Alan Ace Cooper

    SOLD La Bella, Low Tension Flats for Fender

    La Bella Low Tension Flats from a Fender Precision that was minimally played. The bass never left the house after I put these on. Maybe 3 total hours of playing time. Cut for standard, top load Fender P Bass. PayPal is the preferred method of payment . Shipping via USPS Priority Mail
  15. stefaniw80401

    Double Bass Best string tension for resonant bass?

    Can any generalizations be made regarding how string tension (light-medium-heavy) affect a bass's resonance characteristics? My big Romanian flatback, is 42" string length, and is a challenge to record pizzicato (jazz) since it seems very unfocused and overly resonant/wolfy. Currently, I have...
  16. stoopalini

    Flat, Round, Half Wound - Tension Differences?

    As I learn more about bass strings, I'm reading that flat and half wound strings do a lot to reduce, or remove, the string noise when sliding your fingers across the strings. This is something my wife has complained about a lot, and I've done my best to EQ it out of her sound. But of course...
  17. Labella Low Tension Flats
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    For sale Labella Low Tension Flats

    Very lightly used set of Labella Low Tension flats. Installed these on my '72 Fender P bass for about 3 days. Never gigged them, only tried them at my house. They just are not for me. The Strings are in great shape and will fit any 4 string 34" Fender style bass. These would be great if you want...
    $20.00
  18. Dickie

    SOLD Labella Low Tension Flats

    Very lightly used set of Labella Low Tension flats. Installed these on my '72 Fender P bass for about 3 days. Never gigged them, only tried them at my house. They just are not for me. The Strings are in great shape and will fit any 4 string 34" Fender style bass. These would be great if you want...
  19. C
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    For sale D'Addario Zyex Medium Tension Set - barely used

    I had these on my bass for about 2 weeks. Decided to go in a different direction. Ends are uncut and the set is in like-new condition. Asking $100/shipped
    $100.00
  20. C

    SOLD D'Addario Zyex Medium Tension Set - barely used

    I had these on my bass for about 2 weeks. Decided to go in a different direction. Ends are uncut and the set is in like-new condition. Asking $100/shipped
  21. dabass

    Does string tension change with time?

    I'm not used to playing Flats and just put on nice new set of La Bella Deep Talkin Strings 760FL .043-.104. Super nice feel, awesome tone, perfect set up... String tension feels bit higher than I'm accustomed to and feel a bit fatigued in my hands. Any perspective would be appreciated...
  22. LaBella Low Tension Flats
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    For sale LaBella Low Tension Flats

    For sale, one set of LaBella Low Tension Flats. Under 10 hours of play time, used on a Pbass. Shipped ConUs; PayPal please.
    $25.00
  23. Ian Trusheim

    SOLD LaBella Low Tension Flats

    For sale, one set of LaBella Low Tension Flats. Under 10 hours of play time, used on a Pbass. Shipped ConUs; PayPal please.
  24. Scott Lynch

    Bass setup - balanced tension vs. traditional tension strings

    I just swapped my strings for a set of Kaliums today and am curious if I should be considering anything when fine tuning my setup for these new strings. A question for you balanced tension string users - did you change anything about your setup when moving from 'regular' strings to balanced...
  25. armybass

    LaBella Low Tension Flats...gig report

    I have been a LaBella 760FL player for a long time and have found them to be the perfect flat for me, or so I thought. For the past 5-6 years I played in a band that tuned to Eb and that half step down made the 760FL's very supple and playable for me. However my new band and much of my sub...
  26. Linnin

    The Reality About String Tension Vs Perception & Feel: Hooey or Hoorah?

    I do not care about science or numbers. At all. As a musician, my life's work is all about subjectivity. Perception and feel is what is real. I've been playing GHS M3050 Precision Flats for a bit over three years now. They are perfect, and I love them. When you compare string tension as...
  27. Resonance129

    Are these things gonna hurt my bass?

    I recently decided I wanted new strings for my Squire CV 70's P bass and looked into getting some flats for that classic sound everyone knows and loves. I've tried D'Addario Chromes before on a different bass but didn't like them much (sticky and cumbersome). I was in Sam Ash and saw they had 2...
  28. New Sealed Labella Low Tension Flexible Flats
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    For sale New Sealed Labella Low Tension Flexible Flats

    Brand new in sealed package Labella low tension flexible flats. $28 PayPal shipped lower 48 US
    $28.00
  29. BFISHER1970

    SOLD New Sealed Labella Low Tension Flexible Flats

    Brand new in sealed package Labella low tension flexible flats. $28 PayPal shipped lower 48 US
  30. G

    Strings with high tension

    Hi guys I've been using GHS boomers on my Lull M5V alder body/rosewood fretboard for quite a while. Soundwise they are perfect for the classic blues rock we play, and their high tension suits me perfectly. Problem is, I have another Lull M5V, ash body/maple fretboard for which I'd like to find a...
  31. Two GruvGear DuoStrap Neo Straps with straplock ends (optional tension straps)
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    For sale Two GruvGear DuoStrap Neo Straps with straplock ends (optional tension straps)

    $40 per strap shipped USPS Worn frequently but still in great shape. I can keep the Dunlop Straplocks on these for no additional cost or remove them if you don't need them and take $5 off the price. These straps definitely help disperse the weight of your basses which helps with a bad back...
    $35.00
  32. Bryan R. Tyler

    SOLD Two GruvGear DuoStrap Neo Straps with straplock ends (optional tension straps)

    $40 per strap shipped USPS Worn frequently but still in great shape. I can keep the Dunlop Straplocks on these for no additional cost or remove them if you don't need them and take $5 off the price. These straps definitely help disperse the weight of your basses which helps with a bad back...
  33. Will_White

    Balanced tension 5 string flats?

    My normal 4 string flats are a balanced set of chromes with a .110E string (46lbs) I have a new bass that needs flats and since I already have two basses tuned to E with flats and a D standard bass I'm wanting to step down to BEAD. Unless someone knows of a .145 flat that's just popped up I'm...
  34. kkaarrll

    string tension and old hand

    I am experiencing some soreness in my old man fingers when switching to ghs precision flats I love the sound, but am worried about making them my go to. Any suggestions for the same polished feel with less tension? And do you think tension helps with older arthritic type hands that have...
  35. honza992

    Fretting with neck straight/under tension (confusion....)

    Hi all I hope this is a quick one, and I'm being my usual slightly slow self. There are lots of threads about fretting with either a straight neck or under tension, either real or simulated. Half say one and half say the other. I've always fretted my necks straight, because it never...
  36. lowplaces

    Which lower tension Flats for stand up tone ?

    I don't have any illusions of achieving stand up/DB tone on my 4 string Peavey Foundation with frets, but what lower tension set of flats will get me somewhat close ?
  37. jaybones

    La Bella tapewound tension question

    I recently out a set of La Bella tapewounds on my Affinity P bass, and I've noticed they feel like there's less tension. The low E will even rattle a bit when plucked hard. Also, at the same time my action seems to have gone up. When capoing the first fret, the action at the 12th is 6mm. I'm...
  38. DR DDT and D'Addario Balanced Tension
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    For sale DR DDT and D'Addario Balanced Tension

    Two unopened packs of strings I have had lying around for a long time. Probably won't use them...maybe someone else can! DDT Drop Tuning Strings 45-105 and D'Addario balanced set is 45-107. Both packs shipped for $25.00 within US. Would like to sell both at one time. Thanks for reading! Brian
    $25.00
  39. B

    SOLD DR DDT and D'Addario Balanced Tension

    Two unopened packs of strings I have had lying around for a long time. Probably won't use them...maybe someone else can! DDT Drop Tuning Strings 45-105 and D'Addario balanced set is 45-107. Both packs shipped for $25.00 within US. Would like to sell both at one time. Thanks for reading! Brian
  40. IWieldTheSpade

    Tension difference between same scale lengths

    Hi all, Something that's been plaguing me lately has been deciding on the scale length for my next bass. I'm not the biggest guy around, and for my playing style 34" can be a bit taxing for longer periods of playing. I thought I would have a try of 30" scale in my local stores but unfortunately...
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