Bass String Gauge Comparison - Extra, Super, Regular Slinky

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Bass String Gauge Comparison - All 'fresh out of the packet'
Ernie Ball Extra Slinky 40 - 95
Ernie Ball Super Slinky 45 - 100
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 50 - 105
1994 Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray
Seymour Duncan "Basslines" Pickup
DI - Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
Very light compression
00:00 - Fingerstyle 40 - 95
00:20 - Fingerstyle 45 - 100
00:38 - Fingerstyle 50 - 105
00:58 - Slap 40 - 95
01:17 - Slap 45 - 100
01:36 - Slap 50 - 105
01:56 - Pick 40 - 95
02:15 - Pick 45 - 100
02:34 - Pick 50 - 105
Backing track - thanks to JamTracksChannel (All Rights Reserved)
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Recorded in Prebbleton & Christchurch, NZ
May & October 2021

Пікірлер: 52

@facethefaceandmore44 Жыл бұрын

It's not a scientific test. You don't have the moustache on the the 45-100 recording which makes you naturally play 10% funkier.

@KlemensCathcartBass Жыл бұрын

Hahaha I think this is my favourite KZfaq comment

@perrysar5954 Жыл бұрын

Very informative, thanks!! And this is what a great bass player is,soulful,grooving,in the pocket,no overplaying.

@KlemensCathcartBass Жыл бұрын

Cheers thanks so much!

@pindab0ter 3 ай бұрын

100% agree!

@MarkCharlesLamendola Ай бұрын

40-95 for me.. been using them for years .. better low action without tons of adjustment. my bass playing friends use the same gauge although not always the same brand.. oh and then there’s Victor Wootin

@Leon_tornasol Жыл бұрын

amazing test bro ! thanks a lot.

@KlemensCathcartBass Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@differentiel3166 2 жыл бұрын

great video thank you so much !

@KlemensCathcartBass 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it thanks!

@davidbrown6415 Жыл бұрын

Overall I liked the 50 - 105's

@benparker-guitartutor5515 2 жыл бұрын

Great comparison Klem! I listened on some AKGK271 cans - quite a difference between the gauges.

@KlemensCathcartBass 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Yeah there sure is huh

@Oldmcjuicer Жыл бұрын

i think i might put the 50-105 on my p bass, i love the deep tone

@dre3261 Жыл бұрын

Nice new sub!

@KlemensCathcartBass Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@paulyb-englishmaninhangzho3609 2 жыл бұрын

Was too busy enjoying the lounge version of Good Times to pay attention to the strings!

@KlemensCathcartBass 2 жыл бұрын

Haha cheers! Yeah its what popped into my head when I considered what to play over these changes

@DmitrijPALYCH Жыл бұрын

*очень информативно. огромное спасибо!*

@DmitrijPALYCH Жыл бұрын

*бас с белой накладкой хороший, но немного задушенный. бас с чёрной накладкой - мой любимый звук)*

@KlemensCathcartBass Жыл бұрын

спасибо!

@NOTHsay Жыл бұрын

Your video is very useful

@KlemensCathcartBass Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@JimC121 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful test. I'll stick to my ernie ball 45-100 thanks.

@KlemensCathcartBass Жыл бұрын

Cheers! Yeah they my usual go-to as well

@AllbeeHivezChristianAllbee 2 жыл бұрын

For me, it’s 40-95 for active basses (including Stingrays), 40-100 for most passive basses and 45-100 for Precision Basses

@aljaynalangan5932 Жыл бұрын

No . Bass inteded to be bass so medium to heavey gauge is the best

@hakimtwelve5074 7 ай бұрын

eazy 40-95 medium / standard 45-100 hard 50-105

@jonathanchevallier7046 2 жыл бұрын

The classic gauge 45/50 - 105 seems to be more balance to my ears. But what about the comfort ? Is it easier to play with a lighter gauge ?

@KlemensCathcartBass 2 жыл бұрын

Possibly yeah? Always a personal thing isn’t it. I generally lean towards lighter gauges due to my technique, but sometimes the bass just demands something heavier!

@stormbringer67 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! I always use the 45 - 105 gauge, but the G string seems to be too thin sounding... I think the pickups are the right height. Can you say something about the 50 - 105 string gauge in relation to that? Do you know if it makes a good difference, regarded the G string? Thank you.

@KlemensCathcartBass 2 жыл бұрын

I generally think lighter strings (roundwounds) sound better on a Stingray due to the chunky sound naturally produced by the big soapbar pickup. I know what you mean re the G string and its a much talked about thing with ‘rays - personally I always found that boosting the Tops a little on the bass evened things out, and also maybe a couple of db boost around the 800-1200KhZ on the amp helps in my experience. I don’t think it is a case of the string being weaker or anything as such - I think it comes down to the way the soapbar pickup picks up a G string and it doesn’t have the same voice of say a split-single coil or even a true single-coil. For example see the direct signal sound like in my video in comparison to how one sounds live. On the vid things sound pretty even whereas live it feels like it gets a little lost sometimes. Just one of those “isms” with Stingrays:)

@KlemensCathcartBass 2 жыл бұрын

And further to your question - no I don’t think having a thicker G string makes a difference. In a sense the whole bass sounds thicker but the perceived unevenness is still the same

@bobbyboyderecords 7 ай бұрын

I used their 65 - 130s and the bass was more bassy. In fact it was an octave down.

@KlemensCathcartBass 7 ай бұрын

Woah, thats a heavy gauge!

@journeyquest1 2 жыл бұрын

40-95

@KlemensCathcartBass 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed 👍🏽

@GuitarType01 Жыл бұрын

I’ll be switching to 45-100 after playing 45-105 for some time.

@KlemensCathcartBass Жыл бұрын

I played 50-105s for a long time - prefer the lighter gauges these days

@ExConcernSh012 4 ай бұрын

Your stingray has 4 Knobs? Pardon for my shallow knowledge, but what series of Stingray that has 4 knobs like yours?

@KlemensCathcartBass 4 ай бұрын

Most of the modern Stingrays (except for reissues etc.) have 3 band EQs, I’m not sure when it changed from a 2 band EQ in general production and design though. Hopefully someone else reads this and can give some more insight!

@snipes6236 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely 40-95 way more clarity and they just feel good to play

@KlemensCathcartBass 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah they are my go-to on the Stingray!

@tristanheath4037 Жыл бұрын

Would 40-95 sound well for a p bass?

@KlemensCathcartBass Жыл бұрын

Hey man yeah I currently have 40-95s on my P Bass and I dig it. Probably a combination of that bass in particular and my light playing style, but definitely worth trying!

@tristanheath4037 Жыл бұрын

@@KlemensCathcartBass sweet, thanks

@flaviocomignano Жыл бұрын

@@KlemensCathcartBasswhat do you think about a J bass with 45/90 strings? Does it sound with more attack to you?