Bass Strings Gauges Comparison - Sound Demo (no talking)

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  • Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
  • We compared six different gauges for bass strings (Ernie Ball Slinkys). Do they have a unique sound? Do string gauges make a difference at all? Decide for yourself and let us know what you think!

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  • @bassbonedo2158
    @bassbonedo2158  3 місяці тому +1

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  • @57precision
    @57precision 3 місяці тому +19

    I can really only tell a difference when going between extra and power slinky. Lighter gauge is more airy and clear, heavier is a little more wooly. It's very subtle though and absolutely no one other than an experienced bass player could ever tell the difference. String gauge to me is more about feel and tuning, pick the gauge that gives you the tension you feel comfortable with in the tuning you use.

  • @jonathanchevallier7046
    @jonathanchevallier7046 3 місяці тому +6

    Interesting comparison. The thinner gauge sound clearer but less warmer, maybe, than the thicker one.
    I will go for the medium/standard set of 45-105 to my playing.
    Thank you for this great comparison.

  • @innocentoctave
    @innocentoctave 3 місяці тому +2

    A very useful comparison. People agonise about string gauges, but the standard gauges are obviously well chosen.

    • @vitaminc2161
      @vitaminc2161 9 днів тому +1

      yea regular slinky works most of the time with most basses. The differences are only obvious on the player's hand. May also sound different on the short scale

  • @BobWilliam
    @BobWilliam 3 місяці тому +7

    The best strings set is a fresh one.

  • @vitaminc2161
    @vitaminc2161 9 днів тому

    Great comparison. I wish EB themselves do this kind of stuffs.

  • @Sean_thompson_bass
    @Sean_thompson_bass 27 днів тому

    I was all about the Hybrids for a long time, but I've been using Hypers for about two years now and I friggin love em!

  • @MrFedoss
    @MrFedoss 3 місяці тому

    I absolutly love that "bounce" of 95's set. They sound really cool at slap and high strings intro, pretty well at fingerstyle and a little bit thin at drop-D and hammer-pull E-string. Personally, I use nickel 100's, playing mostly in EADG tuning.

  • @Mr.N3cro
    @Mr.N3cro 3 місяці тому

    I use 110 gauge strings and this video was awesome, thank you for making it.

  • @beerwolf8518
    @beerwolf8518 3 місяці тому

    It's cool that I wanted to see this comparison and it only came out a few days ago. I have a shorter scale bass but I typically play thinner strings on regular guitar for the 'feel'. All of these sound good, I think in general, thinner strings loose some of their beefier sound, but I kind of think EQ can fix most of what is lost. I like the definition of the note on thinner strings and also they're easier to play for the most part. I think the Super Slinky sounds very good.

  • @robdelabassist
    @robdelabassist Місяць тому

    Great comparison! Can hear the output and low end slowly increasing then ya hear a giant leap with the power slinkies.

  • @alexskibicki2262
    @alexskibicki2262 Місяць тому

    Awesome demo and comparison 😎🤘🏻🎸 my personal favorites strings are the super slinky and the power slinky strings.

  • @jkf9167
    @jkf9167 3 місяці тому +1

    40-100 sound the best, but I use 45-105 because I don't have to chase them around the fretboard on a gig.

  • @blamelouis
    @blamelouis 3 місяці тому +3

    Extra slinky sound so clear 👍🏻

  • @abouc
    @abouc 3 місяці тому +1

    It's too bad EB doesn't make a 45-110 set. I play a lot of drop D and use the whole neck. 110 gives the tight punch needed at the bottom. 45 is great for hammer-ons, bends & chords. The 55 g-string that comes with the 110 set is just too heavy for my needs.

  • @rubensleite9384
    @rubensleite9384 3 місяці тому +2

    Thank you ❤

  • @EricT43
    @EricT43 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for this!

  • @MrToonfish
    @MrToonfish 3 місяці тому

    2835 is what I am using for years on all my Stingrays, classic tone, easy playing...

  • @mkwaterstone
    @mkwaterstone 2 місяці тому

    Love this...and Interesting...to me...the lighter strings sound more grindy to me...as the gauge went up...went darker..almost subdude...

  • @MotoGreciaMarios
    @MotoGreciaMarios 3 місяці тому

    Thinner strings sound more articulate. The note transients are also more pronounced. They seem to lack a bit of low end though. To me articulation is everythying so I go with 40-95s (but Elixirs).

  • @SevansDog-ju4fb
    @SevansDog-ju4fb Місяць тому

    I don‘t know but the lighter the gauge the more punch you get. Counterintuitive

  • @FlamesAt1000ft
    @FlamesAt1000ft 3 місяці тому

    Yeah,…seems that i best stick with my choice of…105
    ~45 EB Slinky set!!..although I NOW have an interest in the EB Slimky 105~50 gauge as well!! 😅Great that this was done!! b(‘_

  • @Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan
    @Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan 2 місяці тому

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    @Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan Місяць тому

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  • @christantonugroho8018
    @christantonugroho8018 2 дні тому

    my ear 45-100

  • @thomasrose7713
    @thomasrose7713 3 місяці тому

    Fake drums getting in the way