STRING TENSION. Bass String Guide Updated March, Table of Contents

STRING TENSION Bass String Guide Updated March, 2016 Table of Contents Introduction pg. 2 String Tension - A Primer pg. 2 How to Calculate Tension Frequency Chart Other Considerations pg. 2 Winding Technique String Materials String Geometry String Tension Charts pg. 3 Super Steels pg. 3 Contact Core Super Steels Pressurewound pg. 4 Round Core Bass Boomers Sub-Zero Boomers pg. 5 Bass Boomers pg. 6 Big Core Bass pg. 7 Progressives Coated Bass Boomers pg. 8 Bassics Phosphor Bronze pg. 9 Brite Flats Crossovers pg. 10 Precision Flatwound pg. 11 Final Thoughts pg. 11

Introduction Whether you are a luthier, a repair tech, or someone looking to find your ideal set for your application, string tension will play a role. It is with this in mind that we at GHS have put together our Bass String Guide, as a way to help you find the information you are looking for to help you in whatever role you fall. How to Calculate Tension String tension is the amount of force a string has when tuned to a specific pitch. To find out the tension of a particular string, you need three variables: the Unit Weight, the Scale Length, and the Frequency or Pitch of the string you will be using. We have taken the time to provide you with a comprehensive list of all of our current bass strings, in single strings as well as in our pre-packaged sets. The formulas used to this end are the industry standard, and can be used to approximate other string tensions. PLEASE NOTE: We have provided this guide as a reference of the tension of our strings at various pitches. Please use caution when making sets that have extremely high tensions, as the set as a whole may put undue stress on the neck, as well as snap the core of the strings prematurely. Frequency Chart The chart below represents the frequency or pitch of each note, as it relates to the bass fretboard. Standard tunings are shown in bold type; use the additional frequencies to calculate tension for strings when using altered tunings. B0 Hz E1 41.2 Hz A1 55.0 Hz D2 73.4 Hz G2 98.0 Hz C3 130.8 Hz Nut / Open For those bassists that prefer to use altered - or down - tunings, we present our tension guide in such a way as to help facilitate your endeavors, to make choosing the ideal set of strings for your application much easier. C1 Hz F1 43.7 Hz A#1 58.3 Hz D#2 77.8 Hz G#2 103.8 Hz C#3 138.6 Hz First Fret UW L F UNIT WEIGHT: The weight of the string, measured in pounds per linear inch (lb/in). SCALE LENGTH: The vibrating length of a string. Measure the distance from the nut to the bridge of the instrument to find the scale length. GHS has used the below scale lengths in the enclosed guide; your individual instrument may vary. Long Scale Plus - 34 Standard Long Scale - 34 Scale - 32 Short Scale - 30 FREQUENCY or PITCH: The specific pitch at which each note is expressed, represented in cycles per second (Hertz). To calculate the tension of a particular string in pounds, use the formula below, inserting the three needed variables. T (Tension) = (UW x (2 x L x F) 2 ) / 386.4 C#1 34.7 Hz D1 Hz D#1 38.9 Hz E1 41.2 Hz F#1 46.3 Hz G1 49.0 Hz G#1 51.9 Hz A1 55.0 Hz B1 61.7 Hz C2 65.4 Hz C#2 69.3 Hz D2 73.4 Hz E2 82.4 Hz F2 87.3 Hz F#2 92.5 Hz G2 98.0 Hz A2 110.0 Hz A#2 116.5 Hz B2 1 Hz C3 130.8 Hz D3 146.8 Hz D#3 155.6 Hz E3 164.8 Hz F3 174.6 Hz Second Fret Third Fret Fourth Fret Fifth Fret For those looking for a specific tension, you can use the formula below to get the unit weight for your particular needs. With that, compare the unit weight against the ones listed in the following pages to find the string gauge that meets your needs. UW (Unit Weight) = (T x 386.4) / (2 x L x F) 2 Other Considerations A common misconception is that the tension of a string is the same as the feel of the string under your fingers. And while string tension plays a part, there are a number of other processes that will also have an affect on the tone and playability of a string. Winding Techniques: There are four types of winding techniques used for strings. The type providing the brightest tone (all else being equal) is the roundwound string. Next is the rollerwound, followed by the groundwound (also called a halfwound) and finally a flatwound. Roundwound Rollerwound Groundwound Flatwound String Materials: The hardness of common materials used in the cover wire of strings affects both the tone and feel of a string. Usually, with all else remaining constant, the harder the material the brighter the string. Common cover wire materials include (ranked by order of brightness) stainless steel, Alloy 52, nickel plated steel, pure nickel, and for acoustics, brass and bronze. String Geometry: String Geometry generally refers to the ratio of the core wire diameter to the cover wire diameter. These two parameters are utilized to come up with the final string gauge. All else remaining constant, a small core-to-cover ratio generally results in a string with greater flexibility and brighter tone. A larger coreto-cover ratio generally results in a string with greater volume, sustain, tone life and durability. Small Ratio Large Ratio 2 - GHS Bass String Guide

Super Steels - Tension PB18 PB20 STB027 STB030 STB040 STB044 STB046 STB050 STB058 STB063 STB067 STB070 STB075 STB080 STB084 STB090 STB098 STB102 STB106 STB121 STB126 Grey Silks Stainless Steel Roundwound Strings Bright, Punchy and Articulate Tone.00000727.00000841 23.6 27.3 21.0 18.8 19.3 17.2 15.3.00016212.00017301 52.7 56.3 46.9 39.8.00029172 53.2 47.4 42.3 37.6 33.5 29.9 26.6 23.7 21.1 18.8.00038523.00040243 55.8 58.3 49.7 51.9 44.3 46.3 39.4 41.2 35.1 31.3 29.1 24.9 25.9 22.1 23.1 16.4.00048386 55.6 49.5 44.1 39.3 35.0 31.2 27.8 22.1.00059786 54.5 48.6 38.6 34.3 30.6 27.3 21.6 19.3 17.2 15.3.00077190.00082542 55.9 59.8 49.8 53.3 44.4 47.4 42.3 37.7 31.4 29.9 24.9 26.6 23.7 21.2 18.8.00095418 54.8 48.8 43.5 34.5 30.8 24.5 19.4 17.3.00104534.00113651 53.5 58.2 47.7 51.8 42.5 46.2 41.1 33.7 36.6 30.0 32.6 26.8 29.2 23.8 25.9 23.1 16.4.00129257 58.9 52.6 46.8 41.7 37.1 29.5 26.2 23.4 20.8 16.5.00136385 55.5 49.4 43.9 39.2 35.0 31.1 24.7 22.0 17.4.00181843 58.6 52.2 46.6 41.5 36.9 32.9 29.3 26.2 23.3 20.7 18.5 16.5.00200935.00214559.00279247.00291823 57.7 51.5 55.0 45.8 48.9 56.7 59.3 50.6 52.9 45.0 47.1 40.2 27.5 35.7 22.9 24.5 31.8 20.4 21.8 28.4 18.2 19.4 25.3 16.2 17.3 15.3 22.5 21.0 Scale (34.5 Winding Length) 5501 (.044) 5502 (.063) 5503 (.084) 5504 (.106).00034447.00075784.00109724.00199794 55.7 49.6 44.2 39.3 35.1 31.2 27.8 54.6 22.1 48.6 38.6 55.9 34.4 49.8 30.6 44.3 27.3 21.6 31.3 57.0 19.3 50.9 17.2 24.9 45.4 15.3 40.4 36.0 32.0 28.5 25.5 22.6 20.2 16.0 L5000 ML5000 M5000 CM5000 Custom 184.3 153.5 STB40 STB58 STB80 STB102 5ML-STB STB44 STB63 STB80 STB98 STB121 33.5 38.6 41.1, 5 String 203.9 44.3 49.8 41.1 36.9 31.8 176.0 STB44 STB63 STB80 STB102 5M-STB STB44 STB63 STB84 STB106 STB126 44.3 49.8 41.1, 5 String 217.8 44.3 49.8 46.8 184.5 STB44 STB63 STB84 STB106 6L-STB STB27 STB40 STB58 STB80 STB102 STB126 44.3 49.8 46.8, 6 String 220.5 33.5 38.6 41.1 STB46 46.3 STB67 53.3 STB80 41.1 STB106 Scale (34.5 Winding Length) 5500 149.6 5501 (.044) 35.1 5502 (.063) 5503 (.084) 5504 (.106) 36.0 The String Experts - 3

Contact Core Super Steels - Tension CC60 CC65 CC80 CC85 CC100 CC105 CC125 CC129.00064841.00072849.00110296.00122664.00168265.00187551 59.2 52.7 59.2 46.9 52.7 47.0 41.9 56.5 50.3 55.9 44.9 49.9 44.4 35.6 54.2 31.7 48.3 53.9 28.3 31.4 43.2 48.1 38.4 42.7 22.4 24.9 34.2 38.1 30.4 34.0 17.8 27.1 30.2 15.9 24.2 27.0 21.5 24.0 19.2 21.4 17.1 15.2 16.9 15.1.00272903.00304755 55.4 49.4 55.2 49.1 39.3 43.9 34.9 39.0 31.1 34.7 24.7 27.6 22.0 Grey Silks Stainless Steel Roundwound Strings w/ Exposed Core Extra Clarity, Articulation and Action L5200 STB40 CC60 CC80 CC100 5L-CC STB40 CC60 CC80 CC100 CC125 149.4 33.5 34.2, 5 String 180.5 33.5 34.2 31.1 M5200 STB44 CC65 CC85 CC105 5M-CC STB44 CC65 CC85 CC105 CC129 173.8 44.3 47.0 44.4 38.1, 5 String 208.5 44.3 47.0 44.4 38.1 34.7 Pressurewound - Tension Universal Scale (37.25 Winding Length) PWB28 PWB40 PWB44 PWB054 PWB058 PWB062 PWB076 PWB080 PWB084 PWB096 PWB102 PWB106 PWB128 7701 (.040) 7702 (.054) 7703 (.076) 7704 (.096) Black Silks Nickel-Iron Rollerwound Strings Smooth feel, mellow tone with articulation Unit Weight F3 E3 D#3 D3 C#3 C3 B2 A#2 A2 G#2 G2 F#2 F2 E2 D#2 D2 C#2 C2 B1 A#1 A1 G#1 G1 F#1 F1 E1 D#1 D1 C#1 C1 B0 A#0 A0.00016178 52.6 46.9 41.7 37.2 29.5 23.4.00032349 59.0 52.5 46.8 41.7 37.2 33.1 29.5 23.4 20.8.00037715 54.6 48.6 38.6 34.4 30.6 27.3 19.3 17.2.00056615.00064945 58.0 51.6 59.2 46.0 52.8 41.0 47.0 36.5 41.9 32.5 29.0 25.8 23.0 20.5.00075360 54.6 48.6 38.6 34.4 30.6 27.3 19.3 17.2.00108491 55.5 49.5 44.1 39.3 35.0 31.2 27.8 24.7 22.0.00123089.00130260 56.1 59.4 53.0 47.2 39.7 37.4 33.4 29.7 23.6 21.0 18.8.00168590.00194575.00236502.00297998 54.4 48.4 55.9 49.9 38.4 44.4 53.9 34.2 48.0 30.5 42.8 54.0 27.2 31.4 38.1 48.0 28.0 34.1 42.9 21.6 24.9 30.3 38.1 19.2 26.9 34.0 17.1 24.0 30.3 15.3 21.4 27.0 Unit Weight F3 E3 D#3 D3 C#3 C3 B2 A#2 A2 G#2 G2 F#2 F2 E2 D#2 D2 C#2 C2 B1 A#1 A1 G#1 G1 F#1 F1 E1 D#1 D1 C#1 C1 B0 A#0 A0.00033069.00060118.00128603.00183720 52.7 46.9 53.8 47.9 42.7 38.0 33.9 30.2 26.9 57.5 24.0 51.3 45.7 19.0 40.7 16.9 36.2 51.8 15.1 32.3 46.1 28.8 41.1 22.8 32.6 20.3 29.1 18.1 25.9 16.1 23.1 G#0 G0 24.0 21.4 G#0 G0 Universal Scale (37.25 Winding Length) L7200 PWB40 PWB54 PWB76 PWB96 147.2 37.2 36.5 39.3 34.2 ML7200 M7200 M7200-5, 5 String 169.3 187.1 221.1 PWB44 PWB44 PWB44 PWB58 41.9 PWB62 48.6 PWB62 48.6 PWB80 PWB84 47.2 PWB84 47.2 PWB102 PWB106 48.0 PWB106 48.0 PWB128 34.0 7700 7701 (.040) 7702 (.054) 7703 (.076) 7704 (.096) 1 30.2 36.2 29.1 4 - GHS Bass String Guide

Round Core Bass Boomers - Tension Universal Scale (37.25 Winding Length) RC-DYB30 RC-DYB40 RC- RC-DYB50 RC-DYB55 RC-DYB60 RC- RC-DYB70 RC-DYB75 RC-DYB80 RC-DYB85 RC-DYB95 RC-DYB100 RC-DYB105 RC-DYB115 RC-DYB126 RC-DYB130.00016211.00025232.00032421.00038361.00047818.00058724.00071326.00081914.00100619.00119324.00136168.00173438.00181136.00201009 51.7 46.0 40.9 52.6 36.5 46.9 55.5 32.5 49.6 29.9 44.1 54.9 25.8 39.3 48.9 23.0 35.0 53.6 20.5 31.2 38.9 47.7 57.9 27.8 42.5 51.7 59.3 24.7 30.8 37.9 46.0 52.8 22.0 27.5 33.7 40.9 47.0 57.8 24.5 30.0 36.5 41.9 51.5 21.8 26.8 32.5 37.4 45.9 54.4 19.4 23.9 29.0 40.9 48.5 55.4 17.3 25.8 43.2 49.3 62.8 15.4 23.0 38.5 43.9 55.9 58.4 16.9 20.5 34.3 39.1 49.8 52.0 57.8 15.1 21.0 25.8 30.6 34.9 44.5 46.5 51.6 22.9 27.2 31.0 41.3 45.8 20.4 24.2 36.8 18.2 21.6 24.7 31.4 32.8 16.2 19.2 28.0 29.2 17.2 26.1 15.3 17.4 23.2 15.5 22.9 18.4 20.4 16.4 18.2 16.2.00233343.00280684.00311241 59.8 53.2 47.4 57.0 50.8 56.4 37.6 45.3 50.2 40.4 35.9 39.8 26.6 32.0 23.7 28.5 21.1 25.4 28.2 18.8 22.6 20.2 22.4 Sub-Zero Boomers - Tension CR-DYB40 CR- CR-DYB55 CR- CR-DYB75 CR-DYB80 CR-DYB85 CR-DYB95 CR-DYB100 CR-DYB105.00029309.00036274.00054476.00070297.00097782.00110418.00127309.00153967.00174643.00192140 53.4 47.6 58.9 42.4 52.5 46.8 33.7 41.7 62.6 30.0 37.1 55.8 26.7 33.1 49.7 23.8 29.5 44.3 57.1 39.4 50.9 23.4 35.1 45.3 20.8 31.3 40.4 56.2 15.0 36.0 56.5 16.5 32.1 50.4 58.1 22.1 28.6 39.8 44.9 51.8 25.4 40.0 46.1 55.7 22.6 35.6 41.0 49.6 56.3 20.2 31.7 36.6 44.3 50.2 55.2 18.0 28.3 49.3 16.0 25.2 29.0 35.1 39.8 42.8 22.4 31.3 39.0 23.1 34.8 17.8 20.5 28.2 15.9 25.2 19.5 17.4 15.5 CR-L3045 CR-DYB40 CR-DYB55 CR-DYB75 CR-DYB95 1 33.7 35.1 31.3 CR-ML3045 CR-M3045 162.5 172.1 CR- 41.7 CR- 41.7 CR- 45.3 CR- 45.3 CR-DYB80 40.0 CR-DYB85 46.1 CR-DYB100 CR-DYB105 39.0 Red Silks Nickel-Plated Steel Roundwound Strings wound over a Round Core Fuller frequency sound with a soft top end RC-L3045 RC-DYB40 RC-DYB55 RC-DYB75 RC-DYB95 RC-5ML-DYB RC- RC- RC-DYB80 RC-DYB100 RC-DYB126 132.3 29.9 30.8, 5 String 195.3 46.0 43.2 36.8 32.0 RC-ML3045 RC- RC- RC-DYB80 RC-DYB100 RC-5M-DYB RC- RC- RC-DYB85 RC-DYB105 RC-DYB130 163.3 46.0 43.2 36.8, 5 String 208.9 46.0 49.3 RC-M3045 RC- RC- RC-DYB85 RC-DYB105 RC-6ML-DYB RC-DYB30 RC- RC- RC-DYB80 RC-DYB100 RC-DYB126 173.4 46.0 49.3, 6 String 228.5 46.0 43.2 36.8 32.0 RC-H3045 Heavy 217.1 RC-DYB55 54.9 RC-DYB70 52.8 RD-DYB95 62.8 RC-DYB115 47.4 Blue Silks Cryogenically Frozen Nickel-Plated Steel Roundwound Strings Increased Strength and Durability The String Experts - 5

Bass Boomers - Tension DYB30X DYB40X X DYB50X DYB55X X DYB70X DYB75X DYB80X DYB85X DYB90X DYB95X DYB100X DYB105X PB18 PB20 DYB20 DYB25 DYB30 DYB35 DYB40 DYB50 DYB55 DYB60 DYB70 DYB75 DYB80 DYB85 DYB95 DYB100 DYB105 DYB110 DYB115 DYB120 DYB125 DYB126 DYB130 DYB135 DYB140 DYB145 Red Silks / Gold Silks (Short Scale) Nickel-Plated Steel Roundwound String The Original POWER String Punch and Definition.00017947 58.3 51.9 46.3 41.2 29.1 26.0 23.1 18.4 16.4.00031887 58.2 51.8 46.2 41.1 36.6 32.6 29.1 25.9 23.1.00041633 53.7 42.6 38.0 33.8 30.2 26.8 23.9.00047323 54.4 48.4 43.2 38.5 34.3 30.5 27.2 24.2 21.6 19.2 17.1.00057105 58.5 52.1 46.4 41.4 36.8 32.8 29.2 26.0 23.2 20.7 18.4 16.4.00080788 58.5 52.2 46.4 41.4 36.8 32.8 29.2 26.0 23.2 20.7 18.4 16.4.00091866 59.3 52.8 47.0 41.9 37.4 23.6.00104534 53.5 47.7 42.5 33.7 30.0 26.8 23.8 21.2.00131659.00141093 53.6 57.4 47.6 51.1 42.4 45.5 40.5 33.8 36.2 30.0 32.2 26.7 28.7 23.8 25.5 21.2 22.8 20.3 18.0 15.0 16.1.00155487.00178139 56.3 57.4 44.7 51.2 45.7 40.6 36.2 32.3 28.7 22.4 22.8 20.3 18.1 14.1 16.1.00193456.00214494 55.6 49.6 55.0 44.1 48.9 39.3 35.0 31.2 22.0 24.4 21.8 19.4 17.3 15.4.00007270.00008410 23.6 27.3 21.1 19.3 17.2 15.3.00009726.00014277 52.1 46.4 28.2 41.3 36.8 22.4 32.8 29.3 26.0 23.2 20.7 18.4 16.4.00018173 52.6 46.8 37.2 29.5 23.4.00022576 51.9 46.2 41.2 29.1 26.0 23.1 18.4.00029254 53.4 47.5 42.3 37.7 29.9 26.7 23.8 21.2.00039025 56.5 50.3 35.6 31.7 28.3 25.2 22.4 17.8.00044866 57.8 51.6 45.9 40.9 36.5 32.5 25.8 22.9 20.5 16.2.00054649 56.0 49.9 44.4 39.6 35.3 31.4 28.0 24.9.00065431 59.7 53.2 47.4 37.6 33.5 26.6 23.7 21.1 18.8.00077758 56.3 50.2 44.7 39.8.00087143 56.2 50.0 39.7 22.4.00099196 57.0 50.8 45.3 40.3 35.9 32.0 28.5 25.4 22.6 20.1 17.9 16.0.00124296.00136441 56.7 50.6 55.5 45.0 49.4 40.1 35.7 39.2 31.9 35.0 28.3 31.1 25.2 22.5 24.7 22.0 17.9 15.9.00177657 57.3 51.0 45.6 40.5 36.1 32.2 28.6 25.6 22.7 20.2 18.0 16.0.00186258.00207884.00246386.00241806.00274276.00303173.00296169.00338012.00336554.00349147.00361617 53.5 59.7 53.3 42.5 47.4 56.2 55.2 50.0 49.1 55.7 33.7 37.6 43.8 49.7 54.9 52.8 58.7 30.0 33.5 39.7 39.0 44.3 48.9 47.0 52.3 54.3 56.3 58.3 26.8 29.9 34.8 43.7 46.7 48.5 50.3 52.1 23.8 26.6 35.1 41.5 43.1 44.7 46.3 21.2 23.7 27.6 31.3 37.0 38.4 39.8 41.2 21.1 30.8 32.9 34.2 18.8 29.3 30.5 15.0 19.5 17.4 22.1 24.4 21.8 26.1 23.3 27.1 24.2 28.2 29.2 26.0 Scale (34.5 Winding Length) 3041 (.045).00041107 59.1 52.7 46.9 23.4 3042 (.065).00064630 58.6 52.3 46.5 41.5 36.9 32.9 29.3 26.1 23.3 20.7 18.4 16.4 3143 (.080).00110995 56.5 50.3 40.0 35.6 31.7 28.3 25.2 22.4 17.8 15.9 3043 (.085).00124381 56.4 50.3 28.3 22.4 17.8 15.9 3144 (.100) 3044 (.105).00169832.00181699 54.5 58.3 48.5 51.9 43.2 46.2 38.6 41.3 34.3 30.5 27.2 29.1 26.0 23.2 19.3 17.1 18.4 15.2 16.4 6 - GHS Bass String Guide

Bass Boomers - Tension (cont.) 3136 (.045).00041435 58.8 52.3 46.7 41.6 37.1 33.0 29.4 26.2 23.3 20.8 18.5 16.5 3036 (.050).00047666 53.7 42.6 38.0 33.8 30.2 26.9 23.9 19.0 16.9 15.1 3137 (.060).00066895 59.8 53.3 47.5 42.3 37.7 29.9 26.7 23.7 21.2 18.8 3037 (.070).00088008 55.7 49.6 44.2 39.4 35.1 31.3 22.1 3138 (.075).00099367 49.9 44.5 39.6 35.3 31.4 28.0 24.9 3038 (.090) 3139 (.095).00147901.00162311 58.9 52.5 57.6 46.8 51.4 41.7 45.7 37.1 40.7 33.1 36.3 29.5 26.2 28.8 23.4 20.8 22.9 20.4 18.2 16.2 3039 (.107).00208113 58.6 52.2 46.6 41.6 36.9 32.9 29.3 26.1 23.3 20.7 18.5 16.4 P3045 Piccolo 122.4 PB18 33.4 DYB30X 46.3 DYB40X 46.2 DYB50X 38.5 XL3045 Extra 109.1 DYB30 DYB50 DYB70 DYB90 27.8 L3045X 147.4 DYB40X 36.6 DYB55X 36.8 DYB75X DYB95X 36.2 L3045 1 DYB40 DYB55 DYB75 35.9 DYB95 36.1 ML3045X 185.4 X X 52.2 DYB80X 47.6 DYB100 ML3045 177.7 DYB80 45.0 DYB100 M3045X 194.7 X X 52.2 DYB85X 51.1 DYB105X M3045 186.5 DYB85 49.4 DYB105 5M-C-DYB, 5 String 222.1 DYB30X X X 52.2 DYB80X 47.6 DYB100 M3045F Flea Signature Set 186.5 DYB85 49.4 DYB105 8LS-DYB Regular, 8 String 278.8 Octaves Regulars PB20 38.6 DYB40X 36.6 DYB25 36.8 DYB55X 36.8 DYB35 DYB70X X 33.8 DYB90X H3045 Heavy 5L-DYB, 5 String 221.0 172.1 DYB50 51.3 DYB40 DYB70 56.2 DYB55 DYB95 64.3 DYB75 35.9 DYB115 49.2 DYB95 36.1 DYB120 31.3 Scale (34.5 Winding Length) 3140 3040 Regular 1 148.3 3041 (.045) 3041 (.045) 3042 (.065) 36.9 3042 (.065) 36.9 3143 (.080) 35.6 3043 (.085) 3144 (.100) 30.5 3044 (.105) 5ML-DYB, 5 String 5M-DYB, 5 String 6ML-DYB, 6 String 210.9 2 248.1 DYB30 37.2 DYB80 45.0 DYB85 49.4 DYB80 45.0 DYB100 DYB105 DYB100 DYB126 DYB130 38.5 DYB126 3135 124.4 3136 (.045) 37.1 3137 (.060) 3138 (.075) 28.0 3139 (.095) 3035 Regular 161.4 3036 (.050) 42.6 3037 (.070) 44.2 3038 (.090) 41.7 3039 (.107) 32.9 Big Core Bass - Tension 1 (.045) 2 (.065) 3 (.085) 4 (.105) 5 (.130).00038905.00077810.00136168.00201009 56.3 50.2 44.7 39.8 28.2 56.4 50.2 22.4 44.7 39.8 55.4 28.2 49.3 43.9 39.1 57.7 34.9 51.6 31.0 45.8 27.6 29.0 17.4 22.9 20.4 18.2.00239211 54.5 48.6 38.6 34.5 30.6 27.3 21.6 19.3 17.2 4-RMB 1 (.045) 2 (.065) 3 (.085) 4 (.105) 185.0 44.7 50.2 49.3 5-RMB 1 (.045) 2 (.065) 3 (.085) 4 (.105) 5 (.130), 5 String 212.3 44.7 50.2 49.3 27.3 Teal Silks Nickel-Iron / Stainless Steel Roundwound Strings Larger Core Wire perfect for Down/Drop Tuning The String Experts - 7

Progressives - Tension Unit Weight PRB030.00014882 PRB035.00022588 PRB040.00028882 PRB045.00039303 PRB055.00048831 PRB060.00064823 PRB065.00073558 PRB080.00113235 PRB085.00135735 PRB095.00169529 PRB100.00183720 PRB105.00187199 PRB126.00240211 PRB130.00276601 F3 E3 D#3 D3 C#3 C3 B2 54.3 48.4 43.1 38.4 34.2 30.5 27.2 58.3 51.2 46.3 41.2 52.7 A#2 24.2 46.9 A2 21.5 56.9 G#2 19.2 29.1 37.2 50.7 G2 17.1 26.0 45.2 56.1 F#2 15.2 23.1 40.2 50.0 F2 35.8 44.5 59.1 E2 18.4 31.9 39.7 52.7 59.7 D#2 28.5 46.9 53.3 D2 25.4 47.4 C#2 22.6 37.2 42.3 C2 20.1 37.7 57.9 B1 Burgundy Silks Nickel-Iron Roundwound Strings Exposed Core on E & B Strings Higher Output, Punchy, Aggressive Tone A#1 A1 G#1 G1 17.9 16.0 51.6 29.9 46.0 55.2 26.6 41.0 49.1 23.7 36.5 43.7 21.1 32.5 39.0 54.6 48.7 59.2 52.8 53.8 F#1 F1 E1 D#1 29.0 34.8 43.5 47.1 48.0 25.8 38.7 41.9 42.7 54.8 23.0 27.6 34.4 38.0 48.8 20.5 33.9 43.5 56.2 50.8 D1 30.2 38.7 C#1 24.4 27.0 C1 17.4 24.0 B0 15.5 19.3 A#0 17.2 19.0 24.4 A0 15.3 16.9 G#0 G0 15.1 19.4 17.2 XL8000 PRB35 PRB55 PRB75 PRB95 M8000 PRB45 PRB65 PRB85 PRB105 Extra 124.0 26.0 32.1 34.4 179.7 45.2 47.4 49.1 38.0 L8000 PRB40 PRB60 PRB80 PRB100 5M8000 PRB45 PRB65 PRB85 PRB105 PRB130 153.3 41.0, 5 String 211.2 45.2 47.4 49.1 38.0 M8000X 5L8000, 5 String 179.7 180.7 PRB45 45.2 PRB40 PRB65 47.4 PRB60 PRB85 49.1 PRB80 41.0 PRB106 38.0 PRB100 PRB126 Coated Bass Boomers - Tension Black Silks Coated Nickel-Plated Steel Roundwound Strings Coated for Increased Longevity CB-DYB40 CB- CB-DYB55 CB- CB-DYB75 CB-DYB80 CB-DYB85 CB-DYB95 CB-DYB100 CB-DYB105 Unit Weight.00028555.00035533.00052932.00067118.00097717.00107947.00129817.00153675.00167707.00188202 F3 E3 D#3 D3 C#3 C3 58.5 B2 52.1 A#2 46.4 57.7 A2 41.3 51.4 G#2 36.8 45.8 G2 32.8 60.8 F#2 29.2 54.2 F2 26.0 48.3 61.2 E2 23.2 43.0 54.5 D#2 20.7 38.3 48.6 D2 18.4 22.9 34.1 63.0 C#2 16.4 20.4 30.4 38.6 56.1 62.0 C2 18.2 27.1 34.4 50.0 55.3 B1 16.2 24.1 30.6 49.2 59.2 A#1 21.5 27.3 39.7 43.9 52.8 A1 19.2 39.1 47.0 55.6 60.7 G#1 17.1 21.6 34.8 49.5 54.0 60.6 G1 15.2 19.3 31.0 44.1 48.2 54.1 F#1 17.2 39.4 43.0 48.3 F1 15.3 35.0 38.2 42.9 E1 31.2 34.1 38.2 D#1 19.5 27.8 30.4 34.1 D1 17.4 27.0 30.3 C#1 22.1 24.2 27.1 C1 21.5 24.1 B0 21.4 A#0 17.0 A0 15.2 17.0 G#0 15.2 G0 CB-L3045 CB-DYB40 CB-DYB55 CB-DYB75 CB-DYB95 133.5 32.8 34.1 31.2 CB-ML3045 CB-ML3045 157.3 169.3 CB- CB- CB- CB- CB-DYB80 39.1 CB-DYB85 47.0 CB-DYB100 34.1 CB-DYB105 38.2 8 - GHS Bass String Guide

Bassics - Tension - Standard Long Scale BAS40 BAS44 BAS58 BAS63 BAS80 BAS84 BAS102 BAS106 BAS130.00029254.00034672.00061412.00074073.00116093.00130673.00187526.00202522 53.4 47.5 56.3 42.4 50.2 37.7 44.7 30.0 26.7 56.0 23.8 28.2 49.9 21.2 44.5 53.7 22.4 39.6 35.3 42.6 15.0 17.8 31.4 37.9 59.4 28.0 33.8 52.9 59.6 30.1 47.2 53.2 26.8 47.3 23.9 37.4 33.4 37.5 53.9 58.2 19.0 33.5 48.1 52.0 16.9 42.7 46.2 15.0 23.6 38.1 41.1 21.0 23.7 33.9 21.1 30.2 18.8 27.0 29.2 24.0 25.9 21.4 23.1 17.0 15.1.00324209 58.7 52.3 46.7 41.5 36.9 32.9 29.3 26.1 23.3 L6000 BAS40 BAS58 BAS80 BAS102 153.3 39.6 38.1 ML6000 M6000 M6000-5, 5 String 167.8 176.1 213.0 BAS44 BAS44 BAS44 BAS63 BAS63 BAS63 BAS80 BAS84 47.3 BAS84 47.3 BAS102 38.1 BAS106 41.1 BAS106 41.1 BAS130 36.9 NO Silks Nickel-Plated Steel Roundwound Strings Economical alternative to other strings Phosphor Bronze - Tension PHB40 PHB56 PHB76 PHB96 PHB123 9201 (.040) 9202 (.058) 9203 (.076) 9204 (.096).00027654.00053857.00095707.00146752 50.4 44.9 40.0 35.7 31.8 28.3 55.1 25.2 49.1 22.5 43.8 39.0 17.8 34.7 15.9 55.0 27.6 49.0 38.9 19.5 53.1 17.4 30.8 47.3 15.5 27.5 37.6 21.8 33.5 19.4 17.3 26.6 15.4 23.7 21.1 18.8 14.9.00290778 59.1 52.7 46.9 41.9 37.2 29.5 23.4 20.8 NO Silks Phosphor Bronze Roundwound Strings Perfect for Acoustic/Electric Basses.00033299.00044341.00098392.00147683 53.1 47.3 42.1 56.1 37.5 50.0 33.4 44.5 39.7 35.3 23.7 21.1 28.0 18.8 55.5 49.4 39.2 34.9 52.4 31.2 46.8 41.6 24.7 37.1 22.0 33.0 29.5 26.2 23.4 20.8 18.5 L9000 1 PHB40 31.8 PHB56 34.7 PHB76 PHB96 L9200 103.2 9201 (.040) 9202 (.058) 9203 (.076) 9204 (.096) 23.4 The String Experts - 9

Brite Flats - Tension BF27 BF45 BF49 BF52 BF56 BF62 BF65 BF77 BF84 BF98 BF103 BF108 BF129 3066 (.049) 3067 (.062) 3068 (.084) 3069 (.108) 3071 (.049) 3072 (.062) 3073 (.084) 3074 (.108).00016294 52.3 47.2 37.4 33.4 29.7 23.6 21.0.00033286 54.1 48.2 42.9 38.3 34.1 30.4 27.0 24.1 21.5 19.2 17.0 15.2.00037284 54.0 48.1 42.8 38.2 34.0 30.3 27.0 24.0 21.4 17.0 15.2.00045956 59.3 52.8 47.1 41.9.00055712 57.0 50.8 45.3 40.4 35.9 32.0 28.5 25.4 22.7 20.2 18.0 16.0.00068278.00074284 55.5 49.5 53.8 47.9 39.2 42.7 34.9 38.0 31.1 33.9 27.8 30.2 24.7 26.9 22.0 23.9 16.9.00108720 55.7 49.6 44.2 39.3 35.0 31.3 22.1.00136654 55.6 49.5 39.3 35.1 31.1 24.7 22.0.00191153.00206683.00220740.00319394 54.9 59.4 49.0 53.0 56.6 47.1 50.3 37.4 40.0 30.8 35.6 51.5 27.5 31.8 46.0 24.5 28.2 21.8 23.6 25.2 19.4 21.0 22.4 32.5 17.3 15.4 17.8 15.9 25.8 22.9 Scale (34.5 Winding Length).00045345.00069298.00120910.00218012 58.2 51.8 46.2 41.2 36.6 56.0 49.8 29.1 44.5 25.9 39.6 23.1 35.3 31.4 54.8 28.0 48.8 16.4 24.9 34.5 30.8 55.5 27.5 49.5 24.4 39.2 19.4 34.9 17.3 31.1 15.4 27.8 24.7 22.0 17.4 Dark Blue Silks Blue Silks (, Short Scale) Nickel-Iron Groundwound Strings Mellow sound, with definition and sustain.00047964.00072449.00125724.00218012 54.1 48.2 42.9 38.2 57.7 34.1 51.4 30.3 45.8 27.0 40.9 24.1 21.5 56.3 17.0 23.0 39.8 20.4 18.2 54.7 16.2 48.8 43.5 38.7 34.5 24.5 19.4 17.2 15.4 L3075 BF45 BF56 BF77 BF98 152.3 38.3 35.9 39.3 Scale (34.5 Winding Length) 3065 Regular 155.2 3066 (.049) 46.2 3067 (.062) 39.6 3068 (.084) 3069 (.108) 30.6 ML3075 M3075 M3075-5, 5 String 192.2 181.1 2 BF52 52.8 BF49 42.8 BF49 42.8 BF65 47.9 BF62 BF62 BF84 49.5 BF84 49.5 BF84 49.5 BF103 BF108 BF108 BF129 3070 Regular 149.7 3071 (.049) 42.9 3072 (.062) 3073 (.084) 3074 (.108) Crossovers - Tension Special Long Scale (47.5 Winding Length) NS47 NS53 NS74 NS104 NS127.00039368.00062989.00110231 69.0 61.5 54.8 48.8 43.5 69.6 38.7 62.0 34.5 55.2 49.2 43.8 24.4 39.1 68.4 34.8 60.9 54.2 27.6 48.3 43.2 38.3 34.2 30.4 27.1 24.2 21.5.00204715.00314940 71.2 63.4 56.6 50.4 45.0 69.2 40.0 61.5 35.6 54.8 31.7 48.8 28.3 43.5 25.2 22.4 38.7 34.5 Red Silks Nickel-Iron Groundwound Strings Mellow sound, with definition and sustain For NS Design CR and NXT Electric-Upright Basses ONLY! Special Long Scale (47.5 Winding Length) NS3075 NS47 NS53 NS74 NS104 NS3075-5 NS47 NS53 NS74 NS104 NS127 255.0 69.0 62.0 60.9 63.4, 5 String 309.8 69.0 62.0 60.9 63.4 54.8 10 - GHS Bass String Guide

Precision Flatwound - Tension FB28 FB45 FB55 FB60 FB65 FB70 FB75 FB85 FB90 FB95 FB105 FB126 Scale (34.5 Winding Length) 3121 (.045) 3122 (.060) 3123 (.075) 3124 (.095) 3021 (.045) 3022 (.060) 3023 (.075) 3024 (.095) Purple Silks Stainless Steel Polished Flatwound Dark, thick, thumpy tone.00016859 54.8 48.8 43.5 38.7 34.5 27.3 24.4 19.4 17.3 15.4.00036100 58.6 52.3 46.5 41.5 36.9 32.9 29.3 26.1 23.3 20.7 18.5 16.5.00059573 54.3 48.4 43.2 38.4 34.2 30.5 27.2 24.2 21.6 19.2 17.1 15.3.00072062 58.6 52.2 46.5 41.4 36.9 32.9 29.3 26.1 23.2 20.7 18.5 16.4.00078579 56.9 50.7 45.2 40.2 35.8 31.9 28.4 25.3 22.6 20.2 17.9 15.9.00096566 55.5 49.4 39.3 34.9 31.1 22.0.00106341 54.4 48.5 38.5 34.3 30.5 27.3 24.2 21.6 19.3 17.1 15.3.00141525 57.6 51.2 45.6 40.7 36.3 32.3 25.6 22.8 20.4 18.1 16.1.00157079 56.9 50.6 45.1 40.3 35.8 31.9 28.4 25.3 22.6 20.1 17.9 15.9.00180706 58.2 51.9 46.4 41.0 29.1 26.0 23.1 16.4.00203172.00301768 58.4 52.1 46.3 41.2 36.8 54.6 32.8 48.7 29.3 43.4 26.0 38.6 23.2 34.4 18.4 27.3 16.4.00034470.00068894.00103342.00172236 55.7 49.6 44.2 39.4 35.1 31.3 27.8 55.7 49.6 22.1 44.2 39.4 59.0 35.0 52.6 31.2 46.9 27.8 41.7 37.2 22.1 33.1 55.3 29.5 49.2 43.8 39.1 34.8 31.0 27.6 19.5 17.4 15.5.00041594.00066346.00097376.00153294 59.1 52.6 46.9 41.7 37.2 59.4 52.9 29.5 47.1 41.9 23.4 37.4 54.9 48.9 29.7 23.6 54.4 21.0 30.8 48.5 43.2 24.4 38.5 21.8 34.3 19.5 30.6 17.3 27.2 15.4 21.6 19.2 17.2 15.3 3025 FB45 FB60 FB75 FB95 163.2 41.5 46.5 38.5 Scale (34.5 Winding Length) 3120 138.6 3121 (.045) 35.1 3122 (.060) 39.4 3123 (.075) 33.1 3124 (.095) 31.0 M3050 3050 Regular M3050-5 *, 5 String 184.6 229.1 219.0 FB45 41.5 FB55 68.8 FB45 41.5 FB65 50.7 FB70 62.2 FB65 50.7 FB85 51.2 FB90 56.9 FB85 51.2 FB105 41.2 FB105 41.2 FB105 41.2 FB126 34.4 3020 1 3021 (.045) 37.2 3022 (.060) 3023 (.075) 3024 (.095) M3050X-5, 5 String 219.0 FB45 41.5 FB65 50.7 FB85 51.2 FB105 41.2 XLFB126 34.4 * Denotes Standard Long Scale Winding Length Final Thoughts This tension guide is just that; a guide. You re the expert at your own personal playing style and needs, so if something doesn t feel/sound right, you can change it. Music is a very organic art form, so while you can start with science, you perfect it by touch and feel. If you re perfectly happy with playing a pre-packaged set of strings, GREAT! If you re excited about putting together that balanced tension set, GREAT! If you want to try a set with less/more tension than what you re used to, GREAT! You re playing. You re learning. That s the important part. We ll provide the strings; you provide the inspiration. The String Experts - 11

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