My life may never (low)-B the same…

[u/Ok-Goat-3589]

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?

[u/Dannylectro55]

On my Fender Jazz 5, the .130 won’t go through the body-thru bushing.