Scoobs Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Ok I think I need a new set of strings for my recently acquired bass as above. I think it has the factory issue strings on, they are definitely roundwound... I have been wading through the forums so I have put what I think are the answers to the questions below from what I have read so far! First question how do I know if the strings are knackered. Unless they snap mainly preference, loss of brightness. Mine are certainly a bit rusty.... If I do change them what for. What is the difference between nickel and stainless steel roundwounds? - can't find an answer to that one. Any big disadvantage to half, ground or pressure wounds (the half way house ones) I can't see any. What do I lose / gain if I go to flatwound - clangy trebly brightness, finger noise? Sustain? Gain a nicer tighter sound? Longevity? I have a bad feeling the answer to these is it depends on a lot of other things ??? I think I started out wanting a set of new strings, and now want a p bass to put some flats on and something roundwound to put on the Jazz - uh oh...... not quite going to bring that in under budget am I! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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