Thunderbird Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I wondered if there were any decent strings out there that cost a tenner or less I have tried Legacy strings and Coban and thought they were quite good but I like to experiment a bit with strings but so not many are coming up on my google search only the really c--p no name ones I have seen Warwick red and yellow strings on sale are they any good or can anyone recommend me anything better? in 45-105 long scale cheers in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 A couple of years back I got three sets of Hartke roundwounds for about £13.00 on Ebay. I was quite impressed with them really and for that price they were great. If funds were tight I would happily use them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 The Legacy series at Strings Direct? Made by Picato I believe.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 (edited) [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1382876589' post='2257400'] The Legacy series at Strings Direct? Made by Picato I believe.... [/quote] Yes they are the ones But I thought they were Rotosounds in a Legacy Packet. And your ebay purchase seems a right result Gary Edited October 27, 2013 by Thunderbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Think you can get Rotosound for a bit over £10, and Status Hotwires are pretty good. Personally I think you get what you pay for, and cheap strings don't sometimes tend to last very long. It may be cheaper to spend another £5 for something that's gonna last a month or so more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qlank Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Picato 735's for me. Not too zingy, nice feel. About £9 from Bandshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 A big +1 for the Hartke strings. If you can find them that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 FWIW I've got Warwick Red Labels on my Precision. I quite like them, so if you're looking for something less than a tenner and willing to experiment they're well worth the punt in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Went for the Picato strings in the end after your advice and reading some very positive reviews online cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 i've always been very happy with the Picato strings that i've had, i believe that the flatwound Overwater strings are made by Picato, I bought the 5 string set from them (as they were cheaper than the picato) and they were identical in feel, looks and sound, the only difference was that the Overwater ones came in a nice black box and the Picato came in a plastic pouch. If they're good enough for overwater.... Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimryan Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 The strings on the relay bass were £7 off of ebay and everyone seems to like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggo Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) For a cheap (albeit light guage 40 - 125) 5er set there are Castle strings from axesrus £6! Sound okay too. Edited November 3, 2013 by Greggo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 When I get time and more funds I will hopefully be trying out more cheap strings and reviewing them as alot of people need cheap get me by strings next on my list are the Picantos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Just remember: measure twice, cut once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1383510746' post='2265351'] Just remember: measure twice, cut once [/quote] LOL I saw that that and nearly fell off my chair laughing you cheeky devil you lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolganoFF Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 [quote name='Musky' timestamp='1383035728' post='2259241'] FWIW I've got Warwick Red Labels on my Precision. I quite like them, so if you're looking for something less than a tenner and willing to experiment they're well worth the punt in my opinion. [/quote] I second these, they aren't bad (I had one stainless steel set once, it sounded good and lasted long enough) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 OK bit of a bump on this thread I tried the Picato 735 4 string et 45-105 strings and really liked them I got to sets from Bandshop they were £8.90 but I went to order some more last night and the packaging has changed and thus to the price they are nearly a fiver a set more now so does anybody know of anywhere that stocks and sells these a bit cheaper? .Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 [quote name='Qlank' timestamp='1382967671' post='2258527'] Picato 735's for me. Not too zingy, nice feel. About £9 from Bandshop. [/quote] Really like these strings but aint it typical I find some strings I like and they have put the price up by nearly a fiver overnight B@@@@@s lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Get Elixirs if you can get along with the sound. They cost £30 but they will last you at least 6 times more than other strings so they work out to be much cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolganoFF Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 ... and if you can get along with how they all become hairy/furry where the coating wears off (especially if you play with a pick...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 A big plus one on the Warwick red labels. If things get tight when buying strings, they're top of my list. For me they are second only to rotosound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 [quote name='DolganoFF' timestamp='1387190290' post='2309063'] ... and if you can get along with how they all become hairy/furry where the coating wears off (especially if you play with a pick...) [/quote] Sorry don't want to hijack the tread but please do check this topic - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/222873-opinions-on-elixirs-nanoweb/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/222873-opinions-on-elixirs-nanoweb/[/url] . I've shared my experience with Elixirs. I only had Elixir strings flaking after a year of playing and yes, if you play with a pick most of the time, they will start flaking at the playing point but if you do finger style, I can guarantee at least 6 months out of them with a relatively decent tone and some continuous brightness. But again the tone isn't my favourite. It's not bad though. Feel free to pm me if you are interested in learning more about them - I've been playing Elixirs for more than 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 The cheapest I've seen are Puretones, I don't know who makes them, it just says made in China on the packet. Nickel rounds, 45-105, a local shop sells them for £4.49, always got a couple of sets as spares. They are surprisingly alright as well, I prefer dead strings and these did take an annoyingly long time to lose their bright new sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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