Different guage for bass specs

[Fish_R_Us]

hi im wondering if using a different gauge for bass strings may damage my bass guitar. im currently using a fender precision us which uses guages 45-110, but i bought a 45-105 instead. if i use the latter strings would i dmg my bass?

 

[cool-beans]

No but you should adjust the truss rod.

 

[irvinzj]

most defintely you would need to adjust the tension on the neck if u do more drastic changes.depends alot on the string tensions as well.

it depends a lil on how the bass is currently set up as well, you may find that the strings would be clunky or action too low due to the lack of force pulling back on the neck