Mellow roundwounds

[Guest MoJo]

I bought a set of Stadium Elites today (which I'm offering up for half price later) and for me, they're just too bright out of the box. I'm looking for a string that sounds like a well played in roundwound. I've got Chrome flats on my other bass, which I love, but they lack the overtones of a roundwound. Any suggestions?

[ambient]

Nickels are quite a bit warmer than stainless steels.

I use D'Addario EXL's.

[ikay]

I find DR Sunbeams a littte warmer than most. The round core also gives them a softer feel which I think helps.

[Owen]

Or TI Jazz rounds.

[GrammeFriday]

Sunbeams!

[Bassman Steve]

Nickel Swing Bass.

[Coilte]

[quote name='owen' timestamp='1410030071' post='2545581']
Or TI Jazz rounds.
[/quote]

+1. They have [u]VERY LOW [/u]tension though. This can put people off them.

[Evil Undead]

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1410024341' post='2545507']
Nickels are quite a bit warmer than stainless steels.

I use D'Addario EXL's.


[/quote]

I also use these. Warm nickel rounds but with a bit of snap when needed

[fretmeister]

GHS Pressurewounds. Lovely strings.

[miles'tone]

Dunlop nickels totally.
They are really great strings that are made to have no break in period. Very stable out of the box and mellow nicely.
Last for ages.

[BassBod]

DR Sunbeams. Give them a week or two...and relax..

[Lozz196]

[quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1410037867' post='2545641']
Nickel Swing Bass.
[/quote]

Yep, I found these to have a lovely warm old-school tone.