In need of good, durable strings!

[Keepitcoolidge]

I have broken two g strings in the past month- what do I do?

Am I using the wrong brand (rotosounds, d'addario elixirs)? Wrong gauge (.45) ? AGHHHHHH! :upset:

Help a brother out....

[ignignok]

File down the part that holds the string on the bridge. I had the same problem awhile back.

[mister_tee]

^ What he said. My old bass used to murder E strings for poops and giggles. The bridge saddle (I think that's the right term) acts as a pair of scissors over the course of a few days/weeks and snips right through the string when it's under tension.

[Chris K]

yep, you wanna file down that bridge saddle. So many people chew through hundereds of strings and blame it on all number of things, but if a string is persistantly snapping then the saddle should be the first port of call.

[ebe9]

in terms of just strings, try warwick red label..........have had my current set for a while and so far no problems, and i do tend to abuse them quite a bit

[Naminator]

bass boomers ... a lil expensive but wth
or a nice set of gut strings ...damn they sound nice

[Chris K]

in terms of just strings, try warwick red label..........have had my current set for a while and so far no problems, and i do tend to abuse them quite a bit

Try Black labels instead...they're stainless steel.

or maybe some DR Hi beams.

[Worrpigs]

I have broken two g strings in the past month- what do I do?

try granny panties...
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DR's are where its at. either hi beams or just regular 45 guage.

[rustyburrito55]

So DR's would be better then D'Addarios? I was thinking about getting Dean Markleys but i'm not sure.