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What string to choose?
Since I have had my Smith 5 I have used DR Sunbeams, which is what it came with (used). I would like to try Smith strings but need a place to start.
I know the difference between SS vs Nickel, light vs med vs heavy. My style is modern gospel, cont. christian, old gospel, etc. I prefer the hifi sound associated with SS, but do like the warmth and smoothness of nickel. I have looked through the site and I am not sure what to start with. master series, rock masters, compressors, burners...... Some one give me a direction to go on. I will most likely buy the top 2 recommendations. |
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Need Help?
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It's listed on the FAQs of the website the exact Strings that come on the Bass and made specifically for these Basses as well which are the TCRMs in 4, 5, 6 and 7-strings sets. Burner Taper Core have a slightly smoother feel.
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Taper Cores....
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Second that Motion
I second that recommendation from Tim, when I brought my CR 6 to Ken to repair the neck it had been recently strung up with DR Stainless Steel medium Low-Rider strings. Immediately Ken noticed that they were the wrong strings for the Axe. Though mind you DR makes a hell of a string they just weren't the right fit for my Bass. Ken repaired the Axe and equipped it with a set of tapered core strings, and from that day on I have been grooving like there's no tomorrow.
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Thanks for the replies.
Taper core med's it will be. I think I might even try the med light. |
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Keep in mind...
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Tim, keep in mind if you decide to change gauges, you change neck tension. If you change neck tension, you will need to complete another set-up. If you go with the Taper Core Mediums, complete your set-up with the Taper Core Mediums, use Taper Core Mediums going forward, be done and stay consistent.
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I use "Custom Balanced Taper Core" mediums. These strings in my opinion are the bomb for tone and even balance between strings. They also make eqing a dream because the strings a balanced so you don't have to use eq to try to even them out. They are worth every penny to me. As a side note the consistancy of the strings allows simple string changes because there is NO NEED to touch the bridge when you change strings. 2 thumbs up for quality control.
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