Strings for a Dean EUB

[Nodd]

Hi Gang,
I recently acquired a Dean Pace EUB.
I believe it is fitted with Rotosound Jazz Bass flats.

I want to change the strings to try and tame the sound a bit.
The current flat sound from the instrument is quite 'brittle'.
It needs some help from a Sans Amp to become more DBish,
I also use a touch of chorus and reverb.

I use black nylon Tru Bass on my acoustic f/less
they sound OK but feel odd.

Has anyone here got a Dean?
What strings do you use?
Any other tips to tame it?
Cheers,
Nodd

[merlin]

Hi I have roto flats ,works for me..

[davehux]

I tried Tru Bass flats on mine, when I had it. Couldn't get enough contact on the piezo saddles to make them work, as they are quite thick. Had to go back to the originals that it came with (no idea of make)

[Nodd]

Thanks Chaps,
having looked thro a loooong Dean topic on Talkbass,
the consensus seemed to be Tru Bass or La Bella 760N.

I will have a look at the saddles to see if they can be 'modified' to accept the wider gauge.
Or, has anyone done that already?

Nodd

[Steeve85]

I wish that I'd read this thread when it was time to pur new strings on mine - as it's DaveHux's old Pace. I tried Trubass - and the gauge was so heavy that the nut broke (split the slot for the G string). I had a new nut made, which was set up for somewhat heavier strings. However, whereas the nut would now support the Trubass strings, only the G would regularly produce sound!! Although they were great for feel and the tone was good on the one string that would work consistently, they had to go. I replaced them with D'Addario Chromes and now everything works. Not as dark a sound as I was looking for, but at least I have sound from all strings and I can EQ it on the amp to get nearer to the sound I want.

Generally happy with it - I enjoy playing it but I still have such a long way to go as regards technique. I can't blame the bass for that!!