darkandrew Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 If you have a Music Man, do you use Ernie Ball strings? If you have a Fender, do you use Fender strings? If you have a Warwick, do you use Warwick strings? ETC and if so do you find that the strings better suit the bass when they are from the same manufacturer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4stringslow Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Do any bass manufacturers actually make strings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 DR doesn't make basses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Only time I tried this was a set of Warwick red labels on my Corvette. Unfortunately the red label strings were completely poo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 No. I just experiment and over time I find what strings I like, and I use those. It may vary from bass to bass, not so much because another string brand is more suitable for bass X, but because I found a sound/feel I like on a particular bass and I keep it that way. Stingray: I use... Ernie Ball (funny enough) Cobalts on the Stingray, but DR Fat Beams on the EBMM SUB. Fender: DR Fat beams on the Precision, DR Fat Beams on the Jazz Squier: Fender steels on the Mike Dirnt, Ernie Ball nickel on the Jazz, DR Fat Beams on the Matt Freeman Jazz Maruszczyk: DR Fat beams... ... I guess I really like DR Fat Beams! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 [quote name='Painy' timestamp='1471990734' post='3117564'] Only time I tried this was a set of Warwick red labels on my Corvette. Unfortunately the red label strings were completely poo. [/quote] I actually like them! A bit rough but sound great. It's my go-to string for new (to me) basses that I am not sure I'll keep, as they're pretty cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 (edited) Sometimes. Quite like Fodera strings and the very light gauge (used to be the Wooten sigs) work really well on 4 string Monarchs. Ritter swordsteels also work well on Jens' basses. He has some interesting gauges as standard fit items. Oh, how could I forget Status. I love 30-90 Hotwires on my Streamline! Edited August 23, 2016 by molan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 No. All my basses are strung with Ernie Ball Regular Slinkies. When I buy new or second hand, the original strings come off. Doubly quick if they are flatwounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1471990832' post='3117567'] I actually like them! A bit rough but sound great. It's my go-to string for new (to me) basses that I am not sure I'll keep, as they're pretty cheap. [/quote] To be fair I bought them heavily discounted from Sound Control (as was) as they'd had them hanging around on the shelf for literally years so I'm guessing they may have been some way past their best by the time they went on my my bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I do like Fender flats normally but on my hollowbody (Hofner) the strings sounded fine so I just left them alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 No, I don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I have to say yes to this. Although I've tried all kinds if strings over the years and have my own preferences, I currently have Warwick strings on my Warwick and Fender strings on my Fender. I've swapped out the Fender strings a few times, but still keep putting the originals back on... I rather like the mighty tapered 110 E string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman72 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Yes. I use Peavey Cirrus strings on both my Peavey Cirrus's. Really like the tone and feel...in fact I tend to use these strings on other bass's to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Yes and No. I am a big believer in changing strings to get something different out of the bass before looking to modify. Flats on a jazz sound very different to rounds. In the past I've played a Warwick bass, Warwick black label strings through a Warwick amp and that worked best for me. I like fender strings on a fender jazz (flats or rounds) for the low price but found they wore out quickly, then I tried EB slinkies and pyramid funk stainless and got something more fitting what I need. I also like la bellas and DRs. My headless bass has ghs strings... I guess it's the cheaper way to experiment with your bass. Next up one of my basses is going to be strung BEAD with old flats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1471990832' post='3117567'] I actually like them! A bit rough but sound great. It's my go-to string for new (to me) basses that I am not sure I'll keep, as they're pretty cheap. [/quote] Yes, good sound and lasted well. Disappointed they weren't red though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 [quote name='darkandrew' timestamp='1471987876' post='3117534'] If you have a Music Man, do you use Ernie Ball strings? If you have a Fender, do you use Fender strings? If you have a Warwick, do you use Warwick strings? ETC and if so do you find that the strings better suit the bass when they are from the same manufacturer? [/quote] Hell no! The over used claim that only replacements from the manufacturer will work well and not reduce your expensive toy to ruin - is pants. Use your good judgement and make your own decision because (as pointed out in The Life of Brian) "YES! We are ALL individuals". [i][b][size=2]Comments optimised for clarity in this consumer driven market.[/size][/b][/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Well, only until they've worn out after I've bought the bass. Then they all receive a baptism of cheese graters (or "Roto 66s," as they're technically known) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 What atrings do Yamaha use? I know i still have the originals on my Yam 424x because they sounded and played really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 [quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1472036816' post='3117853'] Well, only until they've worn out after I've bought the bass. Then they all receive a baptism of cheese graters (or "Roto 66s," as they're technically known) [/quote] I use 66 Nickels for my delicate pinkies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 [quote name='Number6' timestamp='1472038014' post='3117874'] What atrings do Yamaha use? I know i still have the originals on my Yam 424x because they sounded and played really well. [/quote] Er... Kawasaki? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 My Alembics all came with Alembic strings and I stuck with them for a few changes but they are pricey so I moved on to DR's for the fretted basses and put a set of Chrome flats on my fretless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 [quote name='Number6' timestamp='1472038064' post='3117875'] I use 66 Nickels for my delicate pinkies [/quote] I must admit I tend to use Nickels in preference to the SS ones if I can get them - they are a bit easier on fingers and frets alike, and a little less harsh-sounding when they're on fresh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I wonder how many come from the same factory (like baked beans do). That is genuine wonderment, by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Trueno' timestamp='1472050297' post='3118025'] I wonder how many come from the same factory (like baked beans do). That is genuine wonderment, by the way. [/quote] I used to have a summer job in a cannery. We made beans for a couple of supermarkets as well as a couple of well known brands, though they all came from the same factory, the recipes and manufacturing instructions were actually all slightly different. Maybe it's the same with strings? Edited August 24, 2016 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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