lungimsam
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Over the last 15 years or so I have noticed my left hand liking lighter and lighter gauge bass strings. Been getting uncomfortable to play even 40-100. Now I am down to 40-95. I guess as I age (54 this year) I am losing hand strength or something.
But I notice that with the 40-95 sets I am experiencing stability issues both in staying in tune and intonation, rattles. Like the strings aren't as stable as the 40-100 and higher gauges.
Anyone experienced this with their 40-95 sets (if anyone plays anything as light here at all)? I have used chromes and Ernie Ball cobalt flats and their Group flats. I used to use really heavy chromes and LaBellas years ago. But the left hand can't take it anymore.
Neck is straight (0.30mm relief) and action reasonable (2/32-3/32 at 12th fret) so its not because the action is too high or anything. Nut height good. So I don't think that is affecting my hand issues or string instability.
Maybe I just need some hand grips to get the muscle tone back.
But I notice that with the 40-95 sets I am experiencing stability issues both in staying in tune and intonation, rattles. Like the strings aren't as stable as the 40-100 and higher gauges.
Anyone experienced this with their 40-95 sets (if anyone plays anything as light here at all)? I have used chromes and Ernie Ball cobalt flats and their Group flats. I used to use really heavy chromes and LaBellas years ago. But the left hand can't take it anymore.
Neck is straight (0.30mm relief) and action reasonable (2/32-3/32 at 12th fret) so its not because the action is too high or anything. Nut height good. So I don't think that is affecting my hand issues or string instability.
Maybe I just need some hand grips to get the muscle tone back.