40-95 for me.. been using them for years .. better low action without tons of adjustment. my bass playing friends use the same gauge although not always the same brand.. oh and then there’s Victor Wootin
Possibly yeah? Always a personal thing isn’t it. I generally lean towards lighter gauges due to my technique, but sometimes the bass just demands something heavier!
I’d say go either of the two heavier gauges - depends on how comfortable you feel with heavier strings? Either way the stingray vibe will get you pretty close. Legend has it Bernard had the same half-rounds on his stingray his whole career - the strings were already on the bass when he bought it… So take from that what you will ;)
Hi there! I always use the 45 - 105 gauge, but the G string seems to be too thin sounding... I think the pickups are the right height. Can you say something about the 50 - 105 string gauge in relation to that? Do you know if it makes a good difference, regarded the G string? Thank you.
I generally think lighter strings (roundwounds) sound better on a Stingray due to the chunky sound naturally produced by the big soapbar pickup. I know what you mean re the G string and its a much talked about thing with ‘rays - personally I always found that boosting the Tops a little on the bass evened things out, and also maybe a couple of db boost around the 800-1200KhZ on the amp helps in my experience. I don’t think it is a case of the string being weaker or anything as such - I think it comes down to the way the soapbar pickup picks up a G string and it doesn’t have the same voice of say a split-single coil or even a true single-coil. For example see the direct signal sound like in my video in comparison to how one sounds live. On the vid things sound pretty even whereas live it feels like it gets a little lost sometimes. Just one of those “isms” with Stingrays:)
And further to your question - no I don’t think having a thicker G string makes a difference. In a sense the whole bass sounds thicker but the perceived unevenness is still the same
Most of the modern Stingrays (except for reissues etc.) have 3 band EQs, I’m not sure when it changed from a 2 band EQ in general production and design though. Hopefully someone else reads this and can give some more insight!
Hey man yeah I currently have 40-95s on my P Bass and I dig it. Probably a combination of that bass in particular and my light playing style, but definitely worth trying!
It's not a scientific test. You don't have the moustache on the the 45-100 recording which makes you naturally play 10% funkier.
Hahaha I think this is my favourite RUclips comment
And the wooden bed sounds more vintage
Very informative, thanks!! And this is what a great bass player is,soulful,grooving,in the pocket,no overplaying.
Cheers thanks so much!
100% agree!
Was too busy enjoying the lounge version of Good Times to pay attention to the strings!
Haha cheers! Yeah its what popped into my head when I considered what to play over these changes
i think i might put the 50-105 on my p bass, i love the deep tone
awesome playing
Thanks!
Overall I liked the 50 - 105's
For me, it’s 40-95 for active basses (including Stingrays), 40-100 for most passive basses and 45-100 for Precision Basses
No . Bass inteded to be bass so medium to heavey gauge is the best
@@aljaynalangan5932Yeah 40-95? 😂
eazy 40-95
medium / standard 45-100
hard 50-105
40-95 for me.. been using them for years .. better low action without tons of adjustment.
my bass playing friends use the same gauge although not always the same brand.. oh and then there’s Victor Wootin
Wonderful test. I'll stick to my ernie ball 45-100 thanks.
Cheers! Yeah they my usual go-to as well
The classic gauge 45/50 - 105 seems to be more balance to my ears. But what about the comfort ? Is it easier to play with a lighter gauge ?
Possibly yeah? Always a personal thing isn’t it.
I generally lean towards lighter gauges due to my technique, but sometimes the bass just demands something heavier!
Great video! What kind of strings would you suggest? I’m trying to get as close as I can to that Bernard Edwards Sound. 👍👍
I’d say go either of the two heavier gauges - depends on how comfortable you feel with heavier strings?
Either way the stingray vibe will get you pretty close.
Legend has it Bernard had the same half-rounds on his stingray his whole career - the strings were already on the bass when he bought it…
So take from that what you will ;)
@@KlemensCathcartBass Yeah, I’ve heard that too. lol 👍👍
Great comparison Klem! I listened on some AKGK271 cans - quite a difference between the gauges.
Cheers! Yeah there sure is huh
40-95
Agreed 👍🏽
40-95's sounds like short scale basses, kinda vintage, an exotic mojo
amazing test bro ! thanks a lot.
Cheers!
I used their 65 - 130s and the bass was more bassy. In fact it was an octave down.
Woah, thats a heavy gauge!
great video thank you so much !
Glad you enjoyed it thanks!
I’ll be switching to 45-100 after playing 45-105 for some time.
I played 50-105s for a long time - prefer the lighter gauges these days
What you recommend for short scale p bass?
Rounds or flats?
Hi there! I always use the 45 - 105 gauge, but the G string seems to be too thin sounding... I think the pickups are the right height. Can you say something about the 50 - 105 string gauge in relation to that? Do you know if it makes a good difference, regarded the G string? Thank you.
I generally think lighter strings (roundwounds) sound better on a Stingray due to the chunky sound naturally produced by the big soapbar pickup. I know what you mean re the G string and its a much talked about thing with ‘rays - personally I always found that boosting the Tops a little on the bass evened things out, and also maybe a couple of db boost around the 800-1200KhZ on the amp helps in my experience.
I don’t think it is a case of the string being weaker or anything as such - I think it comes down to the way the soapbar pickup picks up a G string and it doesn’t have the same voice of say a split-single coil or even a true single-coil. For example see the direct signal sound like in my video in comparison to how one sounds live. On the vid things sound pretty even whereas live it feels like it gets a little lost sometimes.
Just one of those “isms” with Stingrays:)
And further to your question - no I don’t think having a thicker G string makes a difference. In a sense the whole bass sounds thicker but the perceived unevenness is still the same
Your stingray has 4 Knobs? Pardon for my shallow knowledge, but what series of Stingray that has 4 knobs like yours?
Most of the modern Stingrays (except for reissues etc.) have 3 band EQs, I’m not sure when it changed from a 2 band EQ in general production and design though.
Hopefully someone else reads this and can give some more insight!
*очень информативно. огромное спасибо!*
*бас с белой накладкой хороший, но немного задушенный. бас с чёрной накладкой - мой любимый звук)*
спасибо!
Would 40-95 sound well for a p bass?
Hey man yeah I currently have 40-95s on my P Bass and I dig it. Probably a combination of that bass in particular and my light playing style, but definitely worth trying!
@@KlemensCathcartBass sweet, thanks
@@KlemensCathcartBasswhat do you think about a J bass with 45/90 strings? Does it sound with more attack to you?
Nice new sub!
Cheers!
i'm trying not to move my head. It's impossible !
Your video is very useful
Thanks!
What diference the regular and power?
Power slinkys are heavy - 55-110 gauge. I’ve never tried them!
40 - 95 with jazz bass ???
Yep used Rotosound 40-95s for a long time when I was playing contract gigs
Definitely 40-95 way more clarity and they just feel good to play
Yeah they are my go-to on the Stingray!
May I ask what is your audio set up as well? Sounds good.
Thanks!
Keep it very simple - Straight into a Scarlett 2i2 Interface, and Garageband with everything set flat apart from some very light compression.