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BEAD Tuned Bass

Posted on May 30, 2017 » Filed under: bassguitar and tagged: ghs, strings » Add a comment »

Well, here’s a new thing from the folks at ghs strings – 5 string feel on a 4 string bass. ghs has released a “BEAD” tuning set of roundwound bass strings in their bass boomers range (nickel-plated steel). They say: Tuning a 4 String Bass BEAD (or, the lower 4 strings of a 5 string bass) […]

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Stunning String Vibrations – Slow Motion

Posted on August 8, 2009 » Filed under: video and tagged: bass, strings » 4 Comments »

Haven’t done a fun end of week post for a while, so here we go! When @JimAnning sent me this I just had to share it straight away on the Twitter feed, and here it is in its full glory, just ‘wow’:

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Setting String Height – Adjusting Your Action

Posted on June 11, 2009 » Filed under: bass, technique and tagged: fretboard, set up, strings » 20 Comments »

So, to the business of setting up a Bass Guitar. Tuning aside – do start with that first! – string height is the number one adjustment on a bass. There are all sorts of reasons that string height adjustment is needed, from changing string type and fret wear to changing weather conditions and playing style.

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Elixir Strings – Gore-Tex Coated

Posted on April 15, 2009 » Filed under: Gear and tagged: Elixir Strings, nanoweb, polyweb, strings » 12 Comments »

Whenever I ask for recommendations on Bass Guitar strings, one of the most mentioned makes is Elixir Strings. They are quite different, and not to everyone’s taste, but they have attracted a passionate following. Via Guitarkadia I came across this CBS piece on Gore-Tex, the company behind Elixir Strings (excuse the pre-roll ad):

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Bass Strings – Basic Design

Posted on September 30, 2008 » Filed under: bass, bassguitar, Gear and tagged: bassguitar, strings » 2 Comments »

Choosing strings for your Bass can be quite stressful! Strings have a massive impact on your tone, and on your wallet too. Understanding the difference between string types involves lots of factors, far too many for one post anyway, so this post will focus on the underlying design of the strings, and the major string […]

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