1987 BT6 G & C strings "tinny" sounding

[ajhodge]

I shall... I am using the Ken Smith strings suggested by Mr. Smith for this particular bass, but I will check.


ahhh... I just realized you may have meant for the lower gauge string....

What if I discover the bridge saddle is not optimal...?

[Ronen Tat]

Any (well, most) experienced tech with the right tool will make sure the contact point/surface is optimal. It's really just fine tuning. Shouldn't take long, if needed at all. I think you should address this issue just to rule it out. Bad contact with the saddle would effect all notes on that string.

[ajhodge]

got it. Thanks. I'll look into that before going with the thicker string.

[Ken Smith]

Less mass of string is thinner sounding and from thick to thin, they all change in tonality. A G open is thinner sounding than a G on the D, a thicker string.