Bass string gauges

[Ermz]

Hey guys,

I've got a 35" scale, 5-string bass. What gauge strings should I be looking at for standard tuning?

Thanks!

 

[Wolfeman]

I use 045-065-085-105-128 on my bass(which is also 35") and I like them a lot. I can go a bit lower on the tuning as well and they still seem fine.

 

[colonel_claypoo]

depends a lot on the player's touch i think and whether you want to have a lot of "fret clank".
i like to keep it clean so no strings hitting the frets from a hard attack.
i have a medium touch when i'm playing but like the action as low as possible.
on my 35" spector i used 45-130 DR low-riders
http://www.drstrings.com/catalog/lo-rider-bass
they're a little stiffer than common bass strings which i liked a lot and they worked for my style.

 

[egan.]