its probobly been asked before but...different string gauges?

[Kevin S]

whats the difference between string gauges if anything?

[fretless]

usually just a few (mm.) :P :D I swear by 100-045's usually the 4 string set in long scale is .045 , .065 , .080 , .100 I will use a lighter set on say a short or med scale instrument , but that's what I have settled on for a long scale 4 string set . For me if I go lighter then the little g string feels to weak and usually sounds a bit to weak and more than a .100 and I get more bass than I need/want . I mostly notice those 2 things , also the string to string tension just feels right with this set . I think it's just a personal preference , I also mainly use DAddario Pro steels ;)

[mrcrow]

whats the difference between string gauges if anything?

only tension ....

each gauge and wrapping style will give different tensions

to avoid un necessary aggro and set ups....stick to the 45-105 regime for rounds and try to keep to either round core or hex core...

we all have a set gauge to base our buying on...then we can alter as we try out the various strings...

i use light gauges for bending and sustain...
some assholes use tree trunks so they can belt the string and get rid of aggression...:D

its all in experience and trial..

[cdb]

only tension ....

each gauge and wrapping style will give different tensions

to avoid un necessary aggro and set ups....stick to the 45-105 regime for rounds and try to keep to either round core or hex core...

we all have a set gauge to base our buying on...then we can alter as we try out the various strings...

i use light gauges for bending and sustain...
some assholes use tree trunks so they can belt the string and get rid of aggression...:D

its all in experience and trial..


Which reminds me, Mr. Crow, what are those strings with the green wrappings on the ball end in your stingray bridge pic??

[bpocall]

Which reminds me, Mr. Crow, what are those strings with the green wrappings on the ball end in your stingray bridge pic??

I'm pretty sure they are TI Jazz Rounds.