anti-barbie Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 (edited) Which do you recommend? Edited July 5, 2008 by anti-barbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 I like long, shiny ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 There's a sticky on strings you might like to have a look through here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=660&hl=strings"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=660&hl=strings[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 I really like Dean Markley Blue Steels. I also received a bass recently with Daddario Hi Beams (I think) that are very nice too. What bass and type of music is it for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='233035' date='Jul 5 2008, 09:21 AM']I like long, shiny ones.[/quote] Aaah, the spirit of Macca lives on ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 I'd narrow your quest down by deciding on 2 main factors; Nickel v Steel (there are one or two more obscure alternatives but generally these 2) and what is your preferred string gauge (don't worry too much about exact string thickness, just light/medium/heavy). Once you've done this you can then start thinking about what different manufacturers offer... of course I could be teaching my Granny to suck eggs and your question might be specifically about manufacturers In which case Thomastik nickels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Sorry but you are going to get 99 different answers. I use Status Hotwire Halfs and TI Jazz Flats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 i like my ernie ball super slinkies (55-110) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_u_y_* Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 (edited) [quote name='warwickhunt' post='233053' date='Jul 5 2008, 09:47 AM']I'd narrow your quest down by deciding on 2 main factors; Nickel v Steel (there are one or two more obscure alternatives but generally these 2) and what is your preferred string gauge (don't worry too much about exact string thickness, just light/medium/heavy). Once you've done this you can then start thinking about what different manufacturers offer... of course I could be teaching my Granny to suck eggs and your question might be specifically about manufacturers In which case Thomastik nickels [/quote] +1. A lot of people start talking about string manufacturers without paying a second thought to the actual material used. Comparing Rotosound (more known for their stainless steels) to Ernie Ball (more known for their nickel wounds) isn't a fair comparison. I prefer nickel-plated steel as gives me a balance between warmth and longer life. At the moment, I'm in love with DR Sunbeams. Edited July 5, 2008 by s_u_y_* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumble Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Like Warwickhunt says, there are a few more basic questions you may need to answer and they can only be answered by trying lots of different strings. Steel vs Nickel, round vs hex core, tapered ns not tapered, roundwound vs half-round etc.... Personally, I like the sound of Roto's, but hate the feel of them. I really dislike silk wraps. I prefer the flexibility of round core strings over hex and in general I prefer the vibrancy and zing of steel over Nickel. My string of choice are DR Hi-Beams, closely followed by D'addario's, but the only reason I know this is because I've tried loads over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 (edited) TI Jazz flats bacause they make my basses sound like a bass not a harpsichord. Edited July 5, 2008 by Jean-Luc Pickguard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah5string Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I like the strings I have on my basses... just don't ask me to tell you what they are..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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