Bass Strings Sound Sources♪〜listen, choose & recommend you〜

Gengo

Today I’m going to show you some “recommended bass strings!”

Heyji

When I first started playing bass, I didn’t know which strings to choose.

【This article for】
・I don’t know which strings to choose.
・I wonder what kind of sound they make(listen sound source♪)
・What is the difference between strings?
・I want to learn about strings.

There are so many different types of bass strings that many people do not know which to choose.

Let’s listen to the sound I played♪

・The first half of the article explains “Types of Strings and How to Select Strings“
・The second half of the article introduces “Recommended bass strings” with sound recordings.
※skip to strings sound→Go to Strings sound sources♪

Let’s get started!!
Hope you enjoy♪

contents

How to choose bass strings
①Strings Material~Nickel & Stainless~
②Bass Strings Construction~Round wound, Flat wound & Half wound~
③Gauge(thickness)
1. Also available for single strings sold in pieces
Bass Strings Sound Sources~recommend & play~
Bass Strings Sound Sources♪〜closing〜

How to choose bass strings

【Knowledge of Strings】

Remember these knowledge
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①Material
②Construction
③Gauge(thickness)

①Strings Material~Nickel & Stainless~

What you should know that 2 types of materials.

【Nickel】
This material is usually used.
Standard sound♪

【Stainless】
It is rough to the touch compared to nickel.
Brighter sound♪

Look at package mentions.
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Others include alloy materials and black nylon, but just remember two materials to start with!

Heyji

When slapping, I prefer the “stainless steel” sound.

②Bass Strings Construction~Round wound, Flat wound & Half wound~

Difference in touch.

The feel of the strings influences your playing.

Round Wound

This is the standard of bass string construction.

【Features】
・Rough to the touch
・Bright sound

Flat Wound

【Features】
・Smooth to touch
・Mild sound
・Often strung on fretless bass

Half Wound

【Features】
・Round Wound with the surface of the strings shaved
・Smoother than Round Wound
・Rougher to touch than Flat Wound

Gengo

Standard is “Round Wound”

③Gauge(thickness)

For 4-string bass is
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1st string is the thinnest.
4th string is the thickest.

Mention by number(Unit is inches)
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【Regular gauge(Medium gauge)】”45・65・85・105″
【Light gauge】”40・60・80・100″
【Heavy gauge】”50・70・85(90)・105(110)”

There are many combinations.

Heyji

Gauges are different from product to product.
I would like to find good one that I can use and get used to.

Gengo

When in doubt, just go with “Medium gauge!”

Also available for single strings sold in pieces

Musical stores sell strings in pieces.

Only one string can be changed.

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①D’addario

【Features】
・Clear sound
・Standard strings
・Many artists use this string.
・Ball ends are colorful.