What Strings

[pickle]

Im about to buy my first set of bass strings to go on my p/j bass and i was wondering what you guys would recommend, im thinking of getting either the Ernie Ball Regular Slinky or Hybrid slinky. Or the Rotosound RB50's 50-110 sio what would you guys recommend.

[krazy_olie]

if you are a bit of a newby I wouldn't recommend such a high guage unless you have crazy strong fingers.

normal 45-105 should be fine.

I would also recommend a nickel set, it's personal preference for everyone but personally i can't stand steel because of the coarse feel and excessively bright sound.

D'addario nickels are good value. as are these
[url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/600-newtone_diamond_nickel_bass_46_105_med_light"]http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/60...6_105_med_light[/url]

[Darkmeteor]

I'm in the same boat about steel strings, I hate the sound of them... My favourites are daddario's and ernie balls, also I just ordered some labella 45-128 strings to test them as some people recommended them

[Conan]

After many years of using Rotosound, Elites and D'addarios I recently discovered DR strings. Pricey, yes - but tone to die for! They apparently last a long time too so may not be as expensive in the long term as they seem...

[ezbass]

D'Addario fan here and according to my local shop they are more consistent and longer lasting than EBs (that might be hyperbole however). I prefer them because I like the tone and that they match heavier high strings with lighter low strings which seems to lead to a more consistent tone/output level. I use 45/65/80/100 nickel wound EXLs. I've also used Elites in the same gauge and they were pretty good too.

[Dave Vader]

[url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/597-legacy_4_string_nickel_bass_strings_40_100_45_105_"]http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/59..._40_100_45_105_[/url]

save yourself some dosh with these rebadged rotos (allegedly)

[Lozz196]

Rotos all the way.

[Spike Vincent]

DR's and D'Addarios for me. I think I've made my feelings clear on Rotosounds by now..

[Andy]

[quote name='Conan' post='1299968' date='Jul 11 2011, 02:59 PM']After many years of using Rotosound, Elites and D'addarios I recently discovered DR strings. Pricey, yes - but tone to die for! They apparently last a long time too so may not be as expensive in the long term as they seem...[/quote]


I've recently picked up DR's & Elixers at £27 so not too bad considering the extended lifespan.