jim_strings Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Hi all, Just a quick question to try and get a rough idea of what bass strings are most popular. I run a business selling strings and accessories. We currently only stock D'Addario, Elites and Ernie Ball bass. While these are popular with our customers what other brands are popular? Not being a bass player I would welcome any thoughts you had. I appreciate this is a fairly vague question , just trying to get a general overview of what people are using. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voxpop Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I use daddario Pro steels and Elixir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 SIT and Dean Markley Rocco Prestia for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 DR LoRiders and TI Flatwound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Rotosound Steel Roundwounds - heavy gauge. Many places stock regs, but not many have the heavies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinson Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Elites at the moment, Dunlops before that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmanady Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I have been trying many different makes and gauges,for several months,and found the new Elixir Nanoweb 45-100 to be my favourite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krysh Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 right now on my 4 basses there are thomastik jazz flats, dr neon 45-125, newsound 40-100 and r.cocco steels 40-100. i like them all so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Thomastik Jazz Flats JF344 La Bella Flats 760FS and 760N Pyramid Gold Flats GHS Precision Flats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 D'Addario Prosteels! My previous favourites were Elites Stadium Series, and Ernie Ball slinkies. You can't go wrong with those three! Rotosounds are pretty damn popular too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Ernie Ball Super Slinkies [b][font=Tahoma][size=2]45 to 100 Gauge[/size][/font][/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Elite Stadium, 50 - 110. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 [indent=1]Main strings are Picato Flats but i do tinker with GHS precision flats every now and again[/indent] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazhowe Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Status hotwires (double ball) for my headless S2 and Elixir for everything else. Gauges are 40-100 and 45-100 I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Another vote here for the DR range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASainty Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Currently using Dunlop nickel but I also use Picato flats and Elite Stadiums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I must be odd cos i like Warwick reds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretlessguy Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 GHS Tapewounds, Pressure Wounds, & Precision Flats TI Jazz Flats SIT Taper Wounds Nickel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 SIT Nickel powerwound for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizznit Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I recently switched to the new Elixir Stainless .45-130. I used the Elixir nickel strings for about 6yrs before then. I have also used D'Addario Pro Steels and DR Hi-Beams. All very good strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Guess thats narrowed it down a bit then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 [quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1353324449' post='1873545'] I recently switched to the new Elixir Stainless .45-130. I used the Elixir nickel strings for about 6yrs before then. I have also used D'Addario Pro Steels and DR Hi-Beams. All very good strings. [/quote] Interesting! How would you compare the Elixir Stainless to D'Addario Prosteels when it comes to initial brightness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizznit Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1353329604' post='1873639'] Interesting! How would you compare the Elixir Stainless to D'Addario Prosteels when it comes to initial brightness? [/quote] I think the D'Addario Pro Steels are actually a tad bit brighter than the Elixir Stainless strings. I haven't used a set of Pro Steels for quite some time, so my memory might be a bit foggy. You naturally do get a little bit less of string squeak with the Elixirs because of the coating. That could possibly be the reason why they don't sound as hyperactive as the Pro Steels. Little things like that make a difference. The Elixirs are very good strings and do give you that 'hi-fi' tone if thats what floats your boat, but I prefer them to other stainless string brands because they seem to have a mellower mid-range response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 [quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1353344398' post='1873976'] I think the D'Addario Pro Steels are actually a tad bit brighter than the Elixir Stainless strings. I haven't used a set of Pro Steels for quite some time, so my memory might be a bit foggy. You naturally do get a little bit less of string squeak with the Elixirs because of the coating. That could possibly be the reason why they don't sound as hyperactive as the Pro Steels. Little things like that make a difference. The Elixirs are very good strings and do give you that 'hi-fi' tone if thats what floats your boat, but I prefer them to other stainless string brands because they seem to have a mellower mid-range response. [/quote] Thanks for the detailed comparison! I might have to try some when I wear out my next set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 [quote name='jim_strings' timestamp='1353000132' post='1870374'] I run a business selling strings and accessories. We currently only stock D'Addario, Elites and Ernie Ball bass. While these are popular with our customers what other brands are popular? [/quote] I would think that they were popular with your customers if that's all you stock Anyway...I use Elites Stadium Series .45-.130 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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