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Ernie Ball 2840 Beefy Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Bass Strings - .065-.130
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Beefy Slinky Bass StringsInto down-tuning and heavier music styles? Sweetwater recommends checking out Ernie Ball 2840 Beefy Slinky roundwound electric bass strings. Despite their girth, Beefy Slinky strings are surprisingly pliable under your fingers. They're perfect for down-tuning, and deliver the rock-solid fundamental, brightness, sustain, and high output you need for aggressive metal and fusion.
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Discussed in Stoner/Doom Bassists Thread, Part 90: Maxed Out in the TalkBass community
Novarocker
That's how I felt before I really listened through albums as a whole. I couldn't stand stairway or immigrant song because of the radio. Later beatles, Cream, Hendrix, Clapton, ... ... more
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I have 3 basses (Ric, P and a J) that are setup specifically for the lower tuning. I have another Ric, P and J that are setup for 1/2 step down using 100s or 105s depending on ... ... more
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