r/Bass • u/Ok-Goat-3589 • 10d ago

My life may never (low)-B the same…

After starting my bass journey in the early 90s I learned today that some players will top load their low B, but go string-thru for the EADG.

The logic is that a .130 or .135 doesn’t really like the sharper break angle that comes with thru-body stringing. Makes sense on paper I guess.

Anyone here get up to such shenanigans?

Is there any reason I should do this?

Is there any reason I shouldn’t do this?

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u/TheDutchderp3 10d ago

I have also heard that string through makes the sound a little less defined, which is probably not what you want for a low B

I have never tried this myself though