Most balanced strings in feel and sound

[sockdeluxe_mikey]

Simple one, this - I seem to have trouble with my strings not sounding even enough. I understand it's not going to be 100pc perfect, but I have trouble with things such as quiet D and loud G strings. Doesn't seem to be related to set up. Who has some good suggestions for good sets of even bass strings? Thanks

[ahpook]

have you tried status strings ?

i'm a recent convert - i bought a set for my status bass (keep it in the family ) and liked them so much i'm changing all my basses over to them.

very even and punchy across the board.

[sockdeluxe_mikey]

I haven't, actually. Which set are you using?

[Lozz196]

First off, what bass is it you`re using? If it`s a bass with a Precision type pickup, start off by adjusting that, to see if heightening under the D solves the problem. If it`s not a Precision type pickup, has the bass had a proper set-up? That can make a difference as well. The playability of an incorrectly set up bass may not be bad, but it`s things like this that can be affected more.

[observer]

I'm quite happy already with DR neons on my G&L2000 . Very nice touch and to my ear better balanced than my previous set on D'addarios.

[noelk27]

Assuming it isn't set up or pickup placement/adjustment/performance, as has been previously stated/suggested, then isn't what you're actually looking for an unbalanced set? If the D and G strings are quiet then what you need is more mass in those strings or less mass in the E and A strings.

[ikay]

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If the D and G strings are quiet then what you need is more mass in those strings or less mass in the E and A strings.
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+1 if you haven't done so already it might be worth trying something like Ernie Ball Slinkies which have a slightly heavier G and D string (eg 50/70/85/105 or 45/65/80/100). Or buy a couple of sets with different gauges and mix and match your own hybrid set.

[ezbass]

Another vote for lighter bottom/heavier top as found with D'Addarios and Ernie Balls. With judicious set up and pickup alignment I get good results from my preffered 100-80-65-45 gauge.

[JTUK]

Best strings I have tried recently..and I have tried a lot ..........are Newtone Diamond series.
You can request custom winds and they are very easy to talk to via e-mail.

All contact details are on their website.
Handmade UK made strings...perfect for me..

[ahpook]

sorry - missed your question...

i use their standard longscale 100-40's

[chrismuzz]

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1324058509' post='1470482']
Best strings I have tried recently..and I have tried a lot ..........are Newtone Diamond series.
You can request custom winds and they are very easy to talk to via e-mail.

All contact details are on their website.
Handmade UK made strings...perfect for me..
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Not really anything I can add to this except 'correct!'

[alanbass1]

TI flats have great balance, but you might not take to flats if you are used to playing roundwounds