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by GAZINGUK » Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:38 am
Hi again everyone,
It's been a while since I wrote on this thread, but I'm going to get my Bass VI setup next month, and I just wanted to ask what strings people find the best for these instrument at present? Are many of you still using 95 gauge sets e.g. La Bella or Stringjoy or have most now move up to a 100-gauge set on the low E?
I have an original Bass VI from 1967, it has always had sets of Fender “5350” strings on it e.g. roundwound stainless steel (hex core), gauges 25-35-45-55-75-95. These sets have been discontinued for a while now, but I had a few packs saved up over the years so I've never really had to change my guitar setup too much. However, I always though the 95 on the low E was a little loose, not terrible, but a little slack. I'm now looking at the current options and I'm pleased to see many sets with a 100 or even 110 gauges.
I'm looking at the Fender Super 250 Bass VI set e.g. roundwound nickel-plated steel (hex core), gauges 24-34-44-65-80-100 and the Axion Custom Works set e.g. roundwound nickel-plated steel (hex core), gauges 24-34-44-56-80-100.
I live in the U.K. so I would prefer to get something that I can just buy when I want, rather than sending away overseas where I'm also subject to further (higher) costs due to postage and import tax etc. Therefore, I wanted to ask, for those that have tried, how have people found the above sets on the Bass VI and have any of you tried a 95-gauge set first? If so, was the tension on the low end improved with a 100 gauge? Also, how do the above sets compare in tone to roundwound strings from La Bella or Stringjoy and do they feel balanced? Preferences?