what strings should I purchase

[bass player spinn]

yeah yeah yeah, ok. now we are all thinking this guy is stupid theres post everywhere about this. But... they do not help me very much. ok ok ok. leme tell you what kind of strings im looking for.
I play a squire p bass (nooby i know) in a christian band. im looking for strings that give me a nice warm tone that just makes you feel good inside. I am willing to spend a little bit more than the cheepy strings people buy. give me advice and websites that might help me on my choice of strings. thank you very much and have a nice day. pls i insist have a nice day! :0

[Pedro1020]

[quote name='bass player spinn' post='207765' date='May 28 2008, 03:30 AM']yeah yeah yeah, ok. now we are all thinking this guy is stupid theres post everywhere about this. But... they do not help me very much. ok ok ok. leme tell you what kind of strings im looking for.
I play a squire p bass (nooby i know) in a christian band. im looking for strings that give me a nice warm tone that just makes you feel good inside. I am willing to spend a little bit more than the cheepy strings people buy. give me advice and websites that might help me on my choice of strings. thank you very much and have a nice day. pls i insist have a nice day! :0[/quote]

..O.......K.

Well from what Ive learn't from string experiance is that Nickels provide a warm deep sound and Steels give a brighter, snappier tone (I esp like).

If you're looking for long lasting strings, get some Warwick EMP's or even Elixirs.

Good Luck.

[Jonny Walker]

What you need are some black strings, cursed by the devil.

P.S. get an official statement form the person who cursed them as they might need topping up after a few gigs!

Edited May 28, 2008 by Jonny Walker

[Tinman]

Have you looked at the Wiki?

Also, somewhere on here(buggered if I can remember where) there's a very useful guide to tonal qualities by manufacturer.

Failing that, there's Google. Type in Bass string guide or something like that and see what you get.

[bremen]

[quote name='bass player spinn' post='207765' date='May 28 2008, 03:30 AM']yeah yeah yeah, ok. now we are all thinking this guy is stupid theres post everywhere about this. But... they do not help me very much. ok ok ok. leme tell you what kind of strings im looking for.
I play a squire p bass (nooby i know) in a christian band. im looking for strings that give me a nice warm tone that just makes you feel good inside. I am willing to spend a little bit more than the cheepy strings people buy. give me advice and websites that might help me on my choice of strings. thank you very much and have a nice day. pls i insist have a nice day! :0[/quote]

'a nice warm tone that just makes you feel good inside' So you don't want a growly, clangy agressive sound? Flatwounds, then.

D'Addario Chromes Flatwound Bass strings are famed for their smooth feel and warm, mellow tone, it says here.

[bass_ferret]

same as I said on the other thread you started on this subject - basschat wiki

[Guest]

hey not stupid at all, when i first started playing i spent more on strings than my bass! Flatwound strings sound like the sound your after, tomastik's sound great but are expensive and very low tension so may take a little getting used to especially if your touch is a bit on the heavy side, chromes are also great but my current favorites are Ernie ball flats. Give a set a go, if you like them they last for ever compared to most round wound strings.
With strings there really is no substitute for trying them out for yourself, what one player loves the next will hate for instance a lot of people love DR coated strings, i have brought two basses fitted with with Black beauties and binned them ( but i do love DR fat beams)

[bass player spinn]

dont flatwounds feel diffrent though? not sure but thts what i hear

[bass player spinn]

hello, Im 15 years old and play in a church band. We usually play a little easier songs but we also play some pretty hard stuff. christian rock isnt to bad to play but.... anyways. i have a squire p bass which is decent for what i play. Im thinking about buying new strings now that ive been playing the stock strings for about 8 months (they sound like crep!) I have already narrowed down that I am going to get nickel coated or whatever nickel for sure. I am going to get roundwound. and i have also decided that i am chosing iether warwick strings, elixers, or cheapy fenders. I need advice on which strings can get up and go.. but also have a nice warm sound when implaying those notes that last for about an hour. not looking for like a zingey sound. anyways.. uhh feel free to talk about it all you want. If you dont think i should get nickel coated or nickel whatever tell me. and if im wrong on anything here tell me. message me. dont be afraid to send me a personal message. thanks to all who help feel free to aid. oh and sugguest anything. TAKING IN EVERYTHING. thanks a bunch

BASS PLAYER SPINN





just so u know my situation....ok lol

[budget bassist]

You already said all that in your first post

[bass player spinn]

i know but some ppl just skip to the meaty stuff at the bottom...

[budget bassist]

Well what everyone else has said so far sounds like they were answering your question to me. They're not stupid.

And yes roundwounds feel different, they're softer and easier on your fingers, and yes they sound like the sound you're going for.

[Tinman]

GHS Flea sig Bass Boomers, I love 'em. They give quite a nice mellow sound when played with the fingers and a real punch when a pick is used.

Pete

[johnnylager]

Lo Riders.

[bremen]

[quote name='budget bassist' post='209250' date='May 29 2008, 11:17 PM']Well what everyone else has said so far sounds like they were answering your question to me. They're not stupid.

And yes *roundwounds* feel different, they're softer and easier on your fingers, and yes they sound like the sound you're going for.[/quote]

you mean 'flatwounds' surely?

[bremen]

[quote name='bass player spinn' post='209198' date='May 29 2008, 09:38 PM']i know but some ppl just skip to the meaty stuff at the bottom...[/quote]

[Finbarr Saunders] Fnib! Fnib! Karf! Karf! [/Finbarr Saunders]

[bass player spinn]

I HAVE MADE MY DECISION...... DUM DUM DUM...... NICKEL FLATWOUND FROM PROBLE WARWICK OR ELIXER MAYBE BOOOMERS .......DUNNNO

[PURPOLARIS]

Err.....................so you haven't made your decision.

[bass player spinn]

haha you may be right but i have narrowed it down alot to flatwound nickel and like three companies. so its all good....hahaha