How often should I change bass strings?

You should change bass strings as often as is practical, this will generally depend on how often you play, how exposed the strings are during storage and a number of other factors. Professional musicians will have a fresh set of strings for every show, but most musicians will get away with changing every month or so.

How do I know what bass strings to buy?

You should buy strings based on what type of bass guitar you own, and you should also factor the basses scale length into your decision making. Heavier gauge strings will have a more rounded bottom-end, but you'll likely need more finger strength.

What is the standard gauge for bass strings?

This can depend on many factors such as scale length but the standard gauge for most basses is 45-100.

What are some of the best bass guitar strings?

The best bass guitar strings will often be determined by the type of bass and what your style is, however some of the most popular strings are Ernie Ball Slinky's and Rotosound Bass Strings.

What are the 4 strings on a bass guitar?

The standard tuning for bass guitars is E, A, D and G, which you may have noticed is the same as the four lowest strings on a regular guitar, however the bass is one octave lower.

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Ernie Ball 2806 Nickel Flatwound Bass 45-100

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D'Addario XT Light Top/Medium Bottom Long Scale Bass Nickel Plated Steel 45-105

Ernie Ball 2840 Beefy Slinky Bass 65-130

Rotosound RB45 Rotobass 45-105

Dunlop DBN2014 45-105 Nickel Bass Strings

D'Addario NYXL45100, Bass Set Long Scale, Regular Light, 45-100

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Rotosound RS44LD 45-105 Acoustic Bass

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D'Addario NYXL45130 Regular Light 5 String Bass 45-130

Elixir Nanoweb Long Scale Bass 5 String Set Gauge 045-130

Dunlop DBS30130T Tapered B Stainless Steel 6-String Bass Strings 30-130

D'Addario ECB81S XL Chromes Flatwound Light Short Scale Bass 45-100

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Ernie Ball Power Slinky 5-String Nickel Wound Electric Bass Strings 50-135

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Flatwound Electric Bass Strings 50-105

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Nickel Wound Short Scale Bass Strings 45-105

Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky Flatwound Electric Bass Strings 45-105

Rotosound SM666 Swing Bass 30-125 6 String

Elixir Nanoweb Nickel Plated Steel Bass String Set Gauge 045-100

D'Addario NYXL32130SL, Bass Set Super Long Scale, Regular Light, 6-String, 32-130

D'Addario ECB81 XL Chromes Flatwound Light Long Scale Bass 45-100

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Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 5-String Flatwound Electric Bass Strings 45-130 Gauge

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