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Strings for Epiphone Thunderbird Classic IV Pro


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Been feeling a bit sorry for myself recently, so in a fit of selfishness yesterday I ordered a Epiphone Thunderbird Classic IV Pro after reading some favourable reviews. I used to have a 1980 Gibson but was forced to sell it some years ago and always regretted it, so for less than four hundred quid I though WTH!

I've always used Rotosound 66s 45-105 and I suppose they would be my go to for this new bass but maybe after 40 years I might consider a change, any recommendations?

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I thought the pickups were quite dark sounding so went for the brightest steels D'Addario make, FlexSteels in 45-105... and they sound absolutely perfect with this bass! I usually use nickels but thought I'd try something different and glad I did, a perfect match I reckon. Perfect tension for me, not too bright after all, solid low fundamental and plenty of angry piano growl if digging in and slamming the strings against the frets.

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I thought the pickups were quite dark sounding so went for the brightest steels D'Addario make, FlexSteels in 45-105... and they sound absolutely perfect with this bass! I usually use nickels but thought I'd try something different and glad I did, a perfect match I reckon. Perfect tension for me, not too bright after all, solid low fundamental and plenty of angry piano growl if digging in and slamming the strings against the frets.
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How bright are they compared to the Rotosounds do you know? I haven't played in a band or with other musicians for many years, it's just stress relief to me these days so basically I'm really out of the loop when it comes to gear
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I would say DR Fatbeams would be right up your street.
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Why's that then? Do they sound anything like their name? I have heard of them and seen them recommended either here or basstalkMaybe I should try and find a comparison video on youtube

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Thanks both of you for your help. I've compared the two strings on youtube but I don't have a clue yet what I'd like. The guitar is supposed to arrive tomorrow so I'll put the Rotosounds from my jazz that is having a headstock paint job on it and at least I'll have a bench mark to work from

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The T-bird arrived today, after the reviews I'd read I was expecting it to be a fair thing but I'm surprised at the quality of it for less than £400, nicely finished all round and the set up is nearly spot on, just a little high in the action. The only criticism would be the finish feels a bit thick

So in the next day or two I'll shove the Rotos on her and give it a spin for size. I quite like the feel of the strings that came on it, smooth feeling compared to the Rotos. I play with a plastic thimble on my index finger due to loosing the end of it some years ago, it has a tendency to drag on the strings sometimes so it's noticeably quieter when that happens with these which is nice

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