Innovation Honey and Braided

[JazzCat13!]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I've decided that I want to try out either the Innovation Honey or Braided's on my Shen Hybrid, as I've been craving a gut-like tone ever since I played my teachers bass with guts, but still have the ability to bow. I just don't know which of the two sets would best fit my needs. Most of what I play can be called "modern jazz". I also play a fair amount of free improvisation, straight ahead jazz, chamber, acoustic pop/singer songwriter, and world music. One of my favorite bass tones is Charlie Haden's. Any help on what would be the best fit for my musical needs would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! [/font][/color]

[Owen]

The reality is that either will be fine. I have tried both and although there are differences, they were not enough to be a major issue either way.

[TheRev]

I've used both and definitely prefer the braided. They have less tension than the honeys (on my bass) and feel more responsive under the right hand.
To me (on my bass etc, etc) they are closer in sound and feel to super silvers but with a tighter sounding A and E.
They were my bestest favouritest string until I switched to a magnetic pickup and had to switch to steel strings.

[TPJ]

I loved Honey's on my hybrid bass, though I haven't yet tried braided. I've gone down the Velvet road, but the Honey's were lovely. Like Rev, one of my favorite strings on that bass.

[thebigyin]

Just been watching some clips on youtube on the Innovation strings they sound fantastic

[JazzCat13!]

Thanks for the opinions folks! I ordered the Braided's and I'm quite excited try them out!

[DanOwens]

Where did you buy them from?

[JazzCat13!]

I'm actually in the US, I bought them from Gollihur music. There's very little info in Innovation here in the States since they're not very popular, so it was great to hear about these strings from you all across the pond!

[JazzCat13!]

So I got the set of the Braided's today. I have a Realist Lifeline installed on my bass, so I was wondering if it is safe to attach the input jack to the G string or is there a better method to use?

[TPJ]

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So I got the set of the Braided's today. I have a Realist Lifeline installed on my bass, so I was wondering if it is safe to attach the input jack to the G string or is there a better method to use?
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I think the strings are wrapped and have silk so I would have thought it's fine.

[Marc S]

Just spotted this thread. I was about to advertise that I have a set of used innovation Honeys.
They were on my last bass, which I restrung with silver slaps. I kept the honeys, in case I wanted to try them in future
However, I'm now using spirocore weichs. Sorry I didn't spot this earlier. You couldve bought the honeys from me lol