High C String Set Suggestions

[Dylan Bretz]

Does anyone have suggestions for a set of bass strings for a 5 String with a high "C"? The only strings I've tried are DR High Beams 30-105. I think I want to try some lighter strings this time. The "Warwick 40310 ML Black Label" looks cool and so do Fodera's "5-String High C Set Light N".

I play mainly jazz and need good note definition up high without it sounding too "bright" for soloing. My bass is a 1999 5-String MIM Jazz Deluxe Bass.

Any thoughts or other ideas?

Thanks,
- Dylan

 

[Turxile]

I play mainly jazz and need good note definition up high without it sounding too "bright" for soloing.

A bit unusual, but I use chromes for that.
E-C, I make a light custom set from singles; 32-40-55-75-105. (Most go for 95). The C is only in .32, but works ok.

 

[Dug2]

i use Kalium. you can pick whatever gauge you like.
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[LeMaartien]

Curt Mangan 45-105 nickels. They sell a .030 high-C string which can be added. When I finally get my hands on an Ibanez BTB845V, that's the 5-string set I'll use on it.

45-105 Nickel Wound Light 4-String Bass Set
30 Nickel Wound Bass Single String

EDIT: Updated the link to the 4-string set. Accidentally linked to the short scale set.

 

[mmbongo]

Search is over with these:

Dunlop Super Bright Stainless Steel Round Wound Electric Bass Strings Long Scale Set - 6-String 30-130 DBSBS30130 - SALE

Better strings than most, and cost much less. And seriously, if you buy a bunch of them I'll buy the .130 B strings from you. I'm not joking. Or email Jason and see if he'll remove the .130's and give you a better price and I'll buy them from him.

And even though the gauges are the same as the others you mentioned, Super Brights are still lighter.

 

[ixlramp]

Discarding a string is just a hassle, or a waste of money and resources. The most choice is from a 4 set plus a single , or all singles, instead of restricting yourself to a very few high-C sets.

 

[the_home]

I use Fodera nickels. Good balance, not too light on the C.