Paulhauser Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 [quote name='markdavid' timestamp='1479976612' post='3180657'] Hi, have decided to broaden my range to stainless steel strings as i think i may be more likely to get the aggressive tone i am after, how are Daddario pro steels for aggressive tone? Thanks [/quote] They do sound bright and with a lot of attack, one of my fav SS strings. Also quite comfortable (for example I lover the rorosound Swingbass66 but that is just too rough for daily use :-) ) The D'A nickels are also bright, one of the brightest nickels out there that I've tried, though they seem to loose their top end quite soon - in my experience. Great selection for gauges though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 I tried Elixirs ( sorry forgot I had tried them too ) and I was disappointed. They do last longer, yes, but the initial brightness just isn't as good as with say, Rotos. The Elixir guitar strings are, however, incredible! Bright and long lasting. I just found the bass strings to be muddy compared to an uncoated steel string. It's annoying because my brother in law gets Elixr guitar strings free from Elixr and he could easily get me a supply of bass strings. I just don't like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1479334675' post='3175820'] But available dirt cheap now [/quote] Where? Can't find any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 [quote name='SH73' timestamp='1480074812' post='3181448'] Where? Can't find any. [/quote] We have a batch at BassGear #2610 are 45-100 @£11.99 #2610B are 45-126 @£14.99 Usually only available on eBay but we can supply direct for BC members Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1480103196' post='3181758'] We have a batch at BassGear #2610 are 45-100 @£11.99 #2610B are 45-126 @£14.99 Usually only available on eBay but we can supply direct for BC members [/quote]That is were I ordered mine from I did not know it was your shop anyway I am a happy customer and delivery was good now get some more 45-105's in stock lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdavid Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 Ok recieved the prosteels unfortunately i dont think these are gonna cut it, i know Daddario makes some great products and i am sure it is just a case of the strings being the wrong match accoustically for this bass, i found the treble to be only very slightly stronger than the nickels i already had on the bass and the tone if anything was a little on the polite side and lacking bite , wish i had gone for the xl nickels now, back to the drawing board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 [quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1480148661' post='3181947'] That is were I ordered mine from I did not know it was your shop anyway I am a happy customer and delivery was good now get some more 45-105's in stock lol [/quote] We bought a random job lot of Dean Markley strings because they were either being discontinued or the distributor wasn't stocking them in the UK any more. All we have left, in this design, are the two gauges above. There's all sorts of other types & gauges etc. though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1480103196' post='3181758'] We have a batch at BassGear #2610 are 45-100 @£11.99 #2610B are 45-126 @£14.99 Usually only available on eBay but we can supply direct for BC members [/quote] I've looked on website , no trace of the strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 [quote name='SH73' timestamp='1480180282' post='3182330'] I've looked on website , no trace of the strings. [/quote] try the ebay shop http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dean-Markley-Helix-Stainless-Steel-bass-guitar-4-5-string-sets-select-gauge-/222189574507?var=&hash=item33bb87d96b:m:myyxptcHhDIzisYWT_Wp97Q there is a few types on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 [quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1480184776' post='3182386'] try the ebay shop http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dean-Markley-Helix-Stainless-Steel-bass-guitar-4-5-string-sets-select-gauge-/222189574507?var=&hash=item33bb87d96b:m:myyxptcHhDIzisYWT_Wp97Q there is a few types on there [/quote] Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayDownThaFunk Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 [quote name='markdavid' timestamp='1480159891' post='3182072'] Ok recieved the prosteels unfortunately i dont think these are gonna cut it, i know Daddario makes some great products and i am sure it is just a case of the strings being the wrong match accoustically for this bass, i found the treble to be only very slightly stronger than the nickels i already had on the bass and the tone if anything was a little on the polite side and lacking bite , wish i had gone for the xl nickels now, back to the drawing board [/quote] Literally don't know what you want. What are these near sounding steel nickel strings? Pro Steels are really bright! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdavid Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 [quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1480260725' post='3182855'] Literally don't know what you want. What are these near sounding steel nickel strings? Pro Steels are really bright! [/quote]As i said i am sure it is a case of the strings not being the right match for the bass,i experienced this years ago with Roto steels sounding great on one bass and awful on another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayDownThaFunk Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 What are the nickel strings you have on now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdavid Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 [quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1480288945' post='3183181'] What are the nickel strings you have on now? [/quote] I have Rotobass nickel plated strings on at the moment, they seem one of the better nickels i have tried so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Consider going down a size in gauge also, looser strings usually sound a bit more lively! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayDownThaFunk Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 [quote name='markdavid' timestamp='1480294361' post='3183203'] I have Rotobass nickel plated strings on at the moment, they seem one of the better nickels i have tried so far [/quote] I wouldn't say Roto nickels are that bright at all; Prosteels are brighter I would say than Roto steels! If you like Roto nickels then I would try DR Lo Riders or SIT Powerwound nickels which would be a touch brighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 [quote name='markdavid' timestamp='1480294361' post='3183203'] I have Rotobass nickel plated strings on at the moment, they seem one of the better nickels i have tried so far [/quote] Are these the Rotobass RS35s? Maybe the Swing Bass series might be more suitable; they are designed to give a lot of brightness and sustain, more so than some of the slightly cheaper series. Can't comment on how they typically compare to Pro Steels, unfortunately! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 [quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1480184776' post='3182386'] try the ebay shop [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dean-Markley-Helix-Stainless-Steel-bass-guitar-4-5-string-sets-select-gauge-/222189574507?var=&hash=item33bb87d96b:m:myyxptcHhDIzisYWT_Wp97Q"]http://www.ebay.co.u...hDIzisYWT_Wp97Q[/url] there is a few types on there [/quote] Thanks for the link It was potentially a bit 'sensitive' to list on the main site so eBay is sometimes easier (although the fees are a killer!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1480358226' post='3183686'] Thanks for the link It was potentially a bit 'sensitive' to list on the main site so eBay is sometimes easier (although the fees are a killer!). [/quote] Do you know I always forget to look at your website I am just so used to going on ebay auto pilot and you are right the fees are getting very greedy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdavid Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 [quote name='D'AddarioUK' timestamp='1480006588' post='3180987'] ProSteels are one of our brightest sounding strings, we make many of our more popular gauges in short and medium scale sets in both steel and nickel plated steel. If you're still interested in trying some nickels from our range our NYXL Bass strings are the brightest nickel plated steel strings we manufacture. [/quote] thanks, i will definitely give the nyxl strings a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdavid Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Hi , just to give an update on this, I have found my strings Fender 7250L , these strings are awesome, really growly and ballsy sounding, they have great bite to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayDownThaFunk Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 So Fender labelled D'Addario Xls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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