Glen Hughs/Chris Squire Bass Strings

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Does anyone know what strings these guys used.
I liked the Sound on Trapeze Albums and
"Round About" on the Yes Fragile Album.
 
I'm pretty sure squire used Rotosounds .... I remember when the Yes stuff came out and all us bass players were getting those strings because of it.
Not sure about Hughes ..... but I loved Trapeze ...... actually saw them live.
 
Chris were Rotosound roundwound. I don't know about Glenn's but most guys during that time period (and even most Rick players still) used Rotosounds, largely because of Squire. But that would probably be comparing apples to oranges, anyway. I don't know what Hughes used for recording, but on the cover of You Are The Music, We're Just The Band, he's playing a Fender Mustang. He went on to use a Rick and a Precision in Deep Purple, but again, that doesn't really mean anything.
 
I loved Trapeze Music Also.
I got the chance to see them In Austin right after the
"You Are The Music, We're Just The Band" Album came out.
Hughs was using a Rickenbacker in front of a wall of HiWatts.
I'll never forget.
Was a Great Show!!
 
Use Rotosound Roundwound, sound as clear, bright, and boomy as you want.

Just bought Elixers this time around and they're pretty damn good, also.

Both sound clean as piano wire.
 
Squire used Rotosounds but I read an interview and he said they only sounded good for a night.
 
GHS Boomers on my Rick 4001 sounds pretty damn bright. I used the Contact Cores for a bit but man, they was TOO bight. Very piano like (more like hitting a bell with a hammer).
 
69 SG said:
I loved Trapeze Music Also.
I got the chance to see them In Austin right after the
"You Are The Music, We're Just The Band" Album came out.
Hughs was using a Rickenbacker in front of a wall of HiWatts.
I'll never forget.
Was a Great Show!!
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When I saw them was back when the album with Medusa had just come out ...... the opening band was Captain Beyond. One of the very best shows I've ever seen.
 
Ahhh.....Sun Is Shinning Breathless. I haven't heard that in years.
 
I used to use Boomers on my Jazz, back in the day.

My favorite bass strings of all time are unfortunately not made anymore.

Sound City.

Those mf'ers were the best.
 
I play guitar.
I need to get a bass guitar.
I have a lot of respect for you bass players.
It takes a lot of strength and endurance to play one of those things.
Not to even mention making them walk and talk and hold the whole band together.
What is the difference between Long Scale and Medium Scale strings.
Is it just the thickness (Guage) of the string or is it for the length of the neck?
 
Scale refers to the length of the neck.

I've never seem 'medium' scale strings, only short, long, and extra-long.

Being a converted guitar player myself, I've always preferred short-scale basses, my favorite being my Mustang.

I am in the minority, though, even among converted guitarists.

Just go with what you feel comfortable with, and don't stress out about it.
 
the thing about short scale basses is they have that exxaggerated 'middy' sound with not very much deep lows.
Some people actually prefer that but most of us bassies like to have that deep rumbling bottom end.
 
Ok that being said,
I know from experience my Gibson SG is easier to play than a Strat.
The neck seems longer whether it is or not, string bending is more precise and easier.
I never Got out a tape and measured the Blond Strat that I had to find out.
I just got rid of it.
I'm wondering if longer necks has the same affect on Bass Strings.
Or if it even matters outside of tone anomallies
 
69 SG said:
Ok that being said,
I know from experience my Gibson SG is easier to play than a Strat.
The neck seems longer whether it is or not, string bending is more precise and easier.
I never Got out a tape and measured the Blond Strat that I had to find out.
I just got rid of it.
I'm wondering if longer necks has the same affect on Bass Strings.
Or if it even matters outside of tone anomallies
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Actually the SG is a shorter scale than a Strat (24 3/4" vs. 25 1/2") which is what makes string bending easier. The longer strings of a strat have to be at a higher tension to get up to the same pitch.
The same would definitely be true of basses which is another reason I prefer long or extra long scale basses because I don't want the strings to bend easily since I hate that 'rubbery' feel on a bass and want a bit more precision and tightness.
That's my preference BTW, I'm NOT saying that it's better. It's better for me is all.
 
Well slap me with a Pacific Salmon...Jethro
hehehe..... Ignorance was bliss
 
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