Strings: high to low tension

fireglo · Post by **fireglo** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 11:25 am

I'm using pyramids now, but since they are now $70.00, I'm considering chromes. I believe these are lower tension than the pyramids, so do I loosen the truss rods, install the chromes, and then tighten as needed? Or, do I install the chromes and leave the truss rods alone and then loosen them as needed?

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 12:30 pm

The high end of the scale would be Fender flats. Pyramids are pretty close. TIs are about the softest.

johnashfield · Post by **johnashfield** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 2:22 pm

I love TI flats.

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:39 pm

FireGlo, which bass? 4001 or 4003? The 4001 would be more of a concern for me. You might want to back off a bit (1/8th turn each?) and see where you are.

fireglo · Post by **fireglo** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 8:47 pm

It's a 4003.

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 11:41 am

With the 4003, string it up and see where it lays.

fireglo · Post by **fireglo** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 9:24 pm

Cool. Thanks guys!

congerz83 · Post by **congerz83** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 4:37 am

Tim, you should give the GHS Precision Flats a try. They can nail that mellow flat "WOA" sound. I use the (.95-.40) on my 4003 and my C64S. Cheap at 22 bucks @ MF.

scottpro1969 · Post by **scottpro1969** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 4:52 am

Tim, I use Pyramids too. They are expensive but last forever. You can do much better than $70 for a set. POTR have them for $58 including shipping. Just a thought.