23 March, 2009 |

Will Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Bass Guitar strings work on…?

An Ibanez SRX series bass. And also is it the strings that make the sound different or the type of bass? Thnx Peace

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3 comments to “Will Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Bass Guitar strings work on…?”

Robert W, March 23rd, 2009 at 9:20 am:

• The 2 previous statements are correct but they didn't answer your 2nd question. The guitar is what makes the difference in sound. But a cheaper way to upgrade your sound would be to upgrade your pickups. I have an Ibanez myself, and I plan on doing the same. Also an amp change could do wonders. If you are playing with an amp that has only one speaker, it needs to be at least 15", a 12" won't cut it. However if you have something like a 4 x 10, you should be good. As far as pickups are concerned, look at DiMarzio or Bartolini.

Jeff, March 23rd, 2009 at 9:20 am:

• Yes they will work. However, if you ever use different string gauges, you should check your intonation (make sure the 12th fret is right when your open string is right).
  And both. The strings and the types of pickups you have will define your sound.

  In response to Robert, everything you said is true (amps can change your sound, and changing your amp setting can also change your sound… I recommend putting the bass and trebble up and the mid-range down). However, the strings do change the sound of your instrument. On my bass I use D'Addario strings, and I love them. Along with Rotosounds they are probably the best strings.

  Also, every four to six months, I recommend changing your strings so they don't sound too dull. When your done playing you should wipe your bass off with a cloth to get off dirt and every couple weeks wipe it down with a multi-surface cleaner that can clean metal and wood.

Earl P, March 23rd, 2009 at 9:20 am:

• both I play a fender and right now I have blue steels on and the sound sounds very different from the 2 other strings I had on which were fender's and DR red devils. the strings really sound different if you use flat bounds which are basically the strings that are used on the giant double bass things so yah strings and bass do affect the sound

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