Guest MoJo Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Nickels are quite a bit warmer than stainless steels. I use D'Addario EXL's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I find DR Sunbeams a littte warmer than most. The round core also gives them a softer feel which I think helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Or TI Jazz rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammeFriday Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Sunbeams! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Steve Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Nickel Swing Bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 [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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 [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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 GHS Pressurewounds. Lovely strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 DR Sunbeams. Give them a week or two...and relax.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 [quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1410037867' post='2545641'] Nickel Swing Bass. [/quote] Yep, I found these to have a lovely warm old-school tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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