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? asked in Arts & HumanitiesPerforming Arts · 7 years ago

Acoustic Bass Question?

Can any bass strings be used on an acoustic bass even if the strings dont specify that they are for an acoustic? I'd wanna put some La Bella flatwounds on an acoustic bass, I wouldn't see why it wouldnt work, just wanna make sure

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  • 7 years ago

    Depends on what type of acoustic bass you are talking about.

    If you are talking about a "acoustic guitar" type bass then maybe ,yes.

    On a Double Bass (or upright bass)..no way

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    It'll sound different but as long as it's tuned it won't sound bad.

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