String recommendations please...

[uk_lefty]

For my MIM Jazz with Bartolinis I need to get a zingy sound with a touch of grit for I expect about half of my new bands set... I need to dig in with some fast finger funk and play the odd slap fill so I'm looking to change my strings to get the tone. I currently use round fender nickels and can't afford to try loads of different combos, am thinking steel round wound strings but not so clued up on brands to achieve the sound, any suggestions welcome!

[gary mac]

For zingy I like DR Highbeams and D'Addario Pro Steels. They give me zing and seem to have a long life

[discreet]

This is a 'how long is a piece of string' question and you will get as many recommendations as there are members. I'm going to say DR Fat Beams and Elites Stadium Steels. Other brands and types of string are available.

Edited September 28, 2015 by discreet

[Thunderbird]

I find Warwick red labels really bright and zingy and they are good value too IMO

[LayDownThaFunk]

Hi Beams or Fat Beams. Dunlop Super Bright steels are worth a shout too.

[TomWinter]

I like, no love, the standard Rickenbacker Nickel Bass Strings. You would be surprised at how good they feel.

[Delberthot]

Stainless Elixirs?

[Conan]

If you like to change your strings regularly (as I do) but don't want to spend a fortune (as I don't) then the Harley Benton strings from Thomann are surprisingly decent for less than four quid a set!

[discreet]

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1444119226' post='2880358']
Harley Benton strings from Thomann are surprisingly decent for less than four quid a set!
[/quote]

Great Scott, do you think we're made of money? That's very nearly twenty shillings per string.

Edited October 6, 2015 by discreet