tension

  1. L

    For sale D'Addario Zyex Light Tension used set

    Used complete set of D'Addario Zyex Light Tension strings. They are only 6 months old and were on my bass for only one month so like new. Price includes shipping to Continental US. Paypal preferred. Len.
    $100.00
  2. L

    For Sale D'Addario Zyex Light Tension used set

    Used complete set of D'Addario Zyex Light Tension strings. They are only 6 months old and were on my bass for only one month so like new. Price includes shipping to Continental US. Paypal preferred. Len.
  3. La Faro

    D'Addario Tape wound tension on Acoustic

    D'Addario ETB92 Tapewound are rated at 146in/lb. I'm thinking of these for my Takemine Acoustic Bass Guitar. Are these likely to be higher tension that the stock roundwounds? Or is there no way of really telling? The truss hardly seems engaged to put some relief in the neck on the stock strings...
    • La Faro
    • Thread
    • acoustic d'addario tape tape wound tension wound
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  4. rtav

    Cover - Liquid Tension Experiment's "Acid Rain" + quick Dream Theater's "Instrumedley" clip

    Hey TBers, Here's a vid of me playing LTE's "Acid Rain" and a bit of "Instrumedley" on bass. Lots of fun; I'm finishing Dream Theater's "Instrumedley" (just finished the insane "Change of Seasons" section and bass solo), then onto "Paradigm Shift" and who knows. The first clip is the whole...
  5. ZenG

    LaBella String Tension Chart?

    Looking on their site...don't see the tensions listed with bass strings. Just says "low tension". In this case it would be the Nylon Copper Tapewounds in shortscale:- 50/105's..
    • ZenG
    • Thread
    • labella strings tension
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  6. D'Addario Helicore Hybrid Light tension string set (used)
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    For sale D'Addario Helicore Hybrid Light tension string set (used)

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    $60.00
  7. Decomposer

    SOLD D'Addario Helicore Hybrid Light tension string set (used)

    Set of D'Addario Helicore Hybrid Light tension strings in original packaging. 3/4 scale length, gently used, in great condition.
  8. FunkHead

    Labella 760FL string tension Vs. Stock Ric 4003 String tension?

    I searched for about 1/2 hour but no luck. Anyone know the Tensions for 760FL's and Stock Ric 4003 strings. I just put a new set(760FL) on 2016 RIC 4003 and I love them. They do seem to have raised the action just a bit. This makes me think the 760's tension is higher. It does play really...
    • FunkHead
    • Thread
    • 4003 labella ric stock strings tension vs.
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  9. rwkeating

    Calculate string tension difference based only on scale length change?

    Say I have a string with a scale length of 34" tuned to a pitch and that gives me X lbs of tension. With the same gauge string tuned to the same pitch but with a scale length of 30", what is X now? I've been googling but I can't find a formula. I believe this should just be a simple...
  10. La Bella Low Tension Flats
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    For sale La Bella Low Tension Flats

    Open set and put on and tested - do not like! So here are the set cut for a Fender precision bass. Taken out and cut to try and then taken off. $10.00 to cover CONUS SHIPPING ONLY, and they are yours. Pay pal ok and no trades please.
    $10.00
  11. LennyJ

    SOLD La Bella Low Tension Flats

    Open set and put on and tested - do not like! So here are the set cut for a Fender precision bass. Taken out and cut to try and then taken off. $10.00 to cover CONUS SHIPPING ONLY, and they are yours. Pay pal ok and no trades please.
  12. shawshank72

    45\60\80\105 Balanced Tension GHS Flats?

    I know balanced tension is the same for most strings but wondering about ghs flats. Since they don't have a 50_G or 110_E I'm curious.
  13. Bassman8416
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    For sale LaBella Low Tension Flats(long scale)-on bass a couple days(2+2 hd stock))

    I had these on my Alembic Spoiler(2+2 head stock), they ended up being too flexible for my tastes...feel and sound great, but I tend to dig in a times. Any here are the gauges and cut lengths(from inside ball to the end) E-100 (44") A-070 (46") D-056 (46") G-042 (43") $25 Shipped!!!!
    $25.00
  14. Bassman8416

    SOLD LaBella Low Tension Flats(long scale)-on bass a couple days(2+2 hd stock))

    I had these on my Alembic Spoiler(2+2 head stock), they ended up being too flexible for my tastes...feel and sound great, but I tend to dig in a times. Any here are the gauges and cut lengths(from inside ball to the end) E-100 (44") A-070 (46") D-056 (46") G-042 (43") $25 Shipped!!!!
  15. Laklandfan

    Labella 760FS vs Jazz neck

    I'm a fan of the labellas, but they seem to be fairly high tension. I've been using them on a p bass fine. I'm in the market for an Avri Jazz, does anyone know if the neck is able to handle that much tension?
  16. Jack Butler

    For sale Labella low tension flats

    Uncut. about 6 hours play time. Would trade for light gauge(40's) chromes.
    $17.00
  17. Jack Butler

    For Sale/Trade Labella low tension flats

    Uncut. about 6 hours play time. Would trade for light gauge(40's) chromes.
  18. Justice Graves

    Higher Tension ABG Strings

    Can anyone point me in the direction of a acoustic bass string that has a higher tension on the Bass side string? Most sets appears to be in 40 # area with the rest of the strings being somewhere in the low to mid 50's. I would love to find a more balanced set, I have tired of a floppy feeling E...
  19. mouthmw

    Switch to lower tension strings - can't get rid of the buzz

    I usually had DR Nickel Lo Riders (45-105) on my Music Man S.U.B. and they worked just fine, my setup was not too high and not too low, I liked it. There was just a bit of buzz towards the end of the neck (after like 15th fret) but nothing serious, and nothing that would come out of the amp. I...
  20. C

    Flatwounds for short/medium scale bass, low tension required.

    Hi there, i'm the owner of an old 60s semiacoustic bass, scaled 30" from bridge saddles to zero fret, and i'm looking for a set of flatwounds string fitting its length. low tension is required due to some neck problem the bass has developed with time. The main issue is that the ball-end to...
    • cangaroo
    • Thread
    • flatwounds low low tension scale tension
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  21. ColdEye

    Double Bass Relationship of string tension to volume?

    So can anyone explain to me their relationship? When I first got my bass it had Evah Pirazzi mediums. The volume was ok from what I can hear while playing the bass. My friend lent me a G gut string. When it settled it was very loud compared to the previous G I removed. Then tension between the...
  22. Jim C

    Sunbeam tone with higher tension suggestions

    My NS2A with a loose truss rod does not offer enough quite enough relief. I believe this is weather related as it has been great up until recently. Any suggestions for the Sunbeam tone with a slight bit more tension? I’m only looking for a small amount of relief overall on the neck.
    • Jim C
    • Thread
    • higher suggestions tension tone
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  23. V

    Bass string tension

    I have a new stingray bass and i never played a bass with a pick up near the bridge. (Ive only played precision basses, ibanez basses, jazz etc. Basses with the pick ups near to the neck) I feel like the string tensions are quite stronger than the other basses that ive played. So is there any...
  24. Scott Lynch

    Double Bass Why does string tension (generally) increase on lower strings?

    Hi TBers. I've been pondering this question for a bit. I know it's not universal, with even tensioned sets such as Velvets, and sets where the G is the highest tension string. In general, though, I wonder why there are so many sets where the lower strings are designed to have a higher tension...
  25. Les Fret

    Double Bass E string with higher tension to replace Helicore hybrid

    I currently have the Helicore hybrid medium set on my new bass. Really like those strings. Have them on my other bass as well. But the tension of the E string is too weak on my new bass. With (jazz) pizzicato notes the string is rattling against the fretboard when I dig in some more (quit fast I...
    • Les Fret
    • Thread
    • e string helicore higher hybrid replace strings tension
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Strings [DB]
  26. LeonD

    Low Tension Piccolo Strings

    I recently strung up my 30" scale bass with some D'Addario Nickel Wound Piccolo strings (.020 - .052). I'm ok with the tone (not great but not bad) but the tension is WAY too high. Any ideas on how to get lower tension? I see where Smith and GHS both have piccolo strings that are slightly...
    • LeonD
    • Thread
    • low piccolo strings tension
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  27. Pantone 333

    Tension Question (Flats): D'Addario vs. La Bella

    About seven years ago, I had my Jazz Bass strung with La Bella flats (.104-.082-.060-.043) and found them pretty stiff. Back then I quickly changed to TI then to Pyramid. Fast forward one year ago, I strung my P-Bass bass with a D'Addario chromes custom set (.105-.080-.060.-.045) and find them...
  28. +6dB Dan

    Very-Low-Tension Strings and Hand/Finger Strength

    Hey Everyone, I put TI Jazz Flats on my Jazz Bass two months ago, and have spent a lot of time playing them since then. This is my first experience with either TI Jazz Flats or very-low-tension strings. Overall, the experience has been good: the strings are super comfortable to play, and I...
  29. LaBella Low Tension Flexible Flats
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    For sale LaBella Low Tension Flexible Flats

    here are a recent install of labella low tension flats installed a few weeks ago with only a few hours on them.i figured i would try these but they remind me of the TI'S i had and sold due to the tension.i like higher tension,but man they do sound deep and full. they are currently on a 1991...
    $35.00
  30. moreblues

    SOLD LaBella Low Tension Flexible Flats

    here are a recent install of labella low tension flats installed a few weeks ago with only a few hours on them.i figured i would try these but they remind me of the TI'S i had and sold due to the tension.i like higher tension,but man they do sound deep and full. they are currently on a 1991...
  31. Kaplan Heavy Tension - UNUSED/NEW

    For sale Kaplan Heavy Tension - UNUSED/NEW

    Hey All Up for grabs is a brand new unused set of Kaplan heavy tension arco strings ... I was going through my string box and found this set that I purchased last year but never got around to putting it on one of my basses and have no use for it now at all ... Brand spanking new - no install...
    $150.00
  32. Bassman415

    For Sale Kaplan Heavy Tension - UNUSED/NEW

    Hey All Up for grabs is a brand new unused set of Kaplan heavy tension arco strings ... I was going through my string box and found this set that I purchased last year but never got around to putting it on one of my basses and have no use for it now at all ... Brand spanking new - no install...
  33. ViciousXUSMC

    5 String Tuning: Drop the high strings or tension the low strings?

    New player, playing all types of stuff. Coming across stuff like D Drop C and other strange ones. I like the tighter feel of tensioning my lower strings, but sometimes I may need to go from say A to C on the 3rd string and I feel like the tension might be too much and cause the string to...
  34. TalkBass

    GHS Strings Launch Updated Bass Guitar Tension Charts

    GHS Strings is pleased to announce updated Tension charts for Bass guitar strings are now available FREE on their website. GHS Strings is one of the few companies to offer such comprehensive information with layouts that include single strings as well. Today’s modern music has so many styles...
    • TalkBass
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    • charts ghs strings tension
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    • Forum: News & PR
  35. ghostsontheroad

    Question for Drummers, Extra long tension rods?

    I've converted some random sized shells into a DIY little Jazz kit. My bass drum is an 18" First Act Kick drum. It came with a batter head and hoop but is missing the other hoop/head and Tension Rods. The rods on this particular drum are extra long. I've seen them on some older kits but can't...
  36. jaminjamesp

    Explain Low Tension Strings To a Beginner?

    I've read a lot on these forums about low tension strings, in particular the Thomastik Jazz Rounds. I just purchased a new Fender Road Worn 60s Jazz bass. I'm not much of a bass player, though I've played guitar for years. I own a studio, and while this will be primarily be played by me, I'm...
  37. DLemos

    Quick Question In Regards To String Tension

    The two strings in question are the Sadowsky Flat-Wounds, and the Rotosound Tru Bass 88's. I am wondering if anyone knows the tension difference between these two? Sorry for the newbie question, Dave
    • DLemos
    • Thread
    • rotosound sadowsky strings tension
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  38. hihat

    Rotosound RS66LN Nickel string tension

    Hi, these strings were recommended to me as I'd like to cut thru the mix a little better. However I'm used to lower tension strings like Kalium, Zon and DR Sunbeams. How tight are the Rotosounds? Thanks.
    • hihat
    • Thread
    • nickel rotosound strings tension
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  39. fifthstone

    String tension between rounds and flats

    as the title asks, is there a noticeable difference in string tension between rounds and flats. My Jazz Bass has its original round wounds and I am contemplating my next set. Great resources in this section of the forun, by the way. Thanks.
  40. trying4firstbass

    Squier p fretless low tension strings

    Hi, Double checking with the low enders before I pull the trigger. I got a Squier p fretless and subbed medium D'addario chrome flats for the crappy oem rounds. The tension, action, and neck bow were then high. My luthier has made it just playable but is worried that if left like this the neck...
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