uk_lefty Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 For my MIM Jazz with Bartolinis I need to get a zingy sound with a touch of grit for I expect about half of my new bands set... I need to dig in with some fast finger funk and play the odd slap fill so I'm looking to change my strings to get the tone. I currently use round fender nickels and can't afford to try loads of different combos, am thinking steel round wound strings but not so clued up on brands to achieve the sound, any suggestions welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 For zingy I like DR Highbeams and D'Addario Pro Steels. They give me zing and seem to have a long life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 (edited) This is a 'how long is a piece of string' question and you will get as many recommendations as there are members. I'm going to say DR Fat Beams and Elites Stadium Steels. Other brands and types of string are available. Edited September 28, 2015 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I find Warwick red labels really bright and zingy and they are good value too IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayDownThaFunk Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Hi Beams or Fat Beams. Dunlop Super Bright steels are worth a shout too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWinter Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I like, no love, the standard Rickenbacker Nickel Bass Strings. You would be surprised at how good they feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Stainless Elixirs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 If you like to change your strings regularly (as I do) but don't want to spend a fortune (as I don't) then the Harley Benton strings from Thomann are surprisingly decent for less than four quid a set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1444119226' post='2880358'] Harley Benton strings from Thomann are surprisingly decent for less than four quid a set! [/quote] Great Scott, do you think we're made of money? That's very nearly twenty shillings per string. Edited October 6, 2015 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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