Hobbayne Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) I have today taken delivery of a MIM P Bass which came with the factory fitted Fender strings. Scrape, screech! etc. I'm thinking of maybe fitting some of my favourite Ernie Ball Regular Slinkies ASAP! I guess they must be steel or nickle plated at least. Blimey! Edited March 22, 2018 by Hobbayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Arguably, strings that weren't noisy would be pointless ... 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Yep I`ve recently bought a set of these, and it`s the "clack" when you fret the strings that really jumps out. Nickel plated steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzbass Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 I'm sure the strings on there are 'steel or nickel plated at least" as are the slinkys, or have I missed something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 are there any strings that aren't steel or nickel plated? (apart from obvious ones like tapewounds etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 They are just so noisy when I run my hand over them. I must be too used to old strings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, Hobbayne said: They are just so noisy when I run my hand over them. I must be too used to old strings! Perhaps you should change to flats ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 I don't understand this. I keep looking at my stash of strings on the shelf... they haven't made a noise for the past hour or so. maybe they're like dogs sometimes, the minute I leave the house they start making noise. I'll ask my neighbours... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Elixir Nanowebs are fairly noiseless, very smooth,and last ages, but not to everyone's taste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Coilte said: Perhaps you should change to flats ? Tried them and cant get on with them. I,m sure they will quiten down a bit when they bed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Stainless steel tend to be rougher to the touch than nickel, hence more finger noise, at least in my experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Hobbayne said: They are just so noisy when I run my hand over them. I must be too used to old strings! I suggest you get yourself a KFC bargain bucket and after eating the lot neglect to use the lemony clean up wipe before playing the new bass. That should fill all the gaps in the windings nicely. Edited March 22, 2018 by Nicko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonse Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 7 minutes ago, Nicko said: I suggest you get yourself a KFC bargain bucket and after eating the lot neglect to use the lemony clean up wipe before playing the new bass. That should fill all the gaps in the windings nicely. Oh god, thanks for reminding me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Jonse said: Oh god, thanks for reminding me... WTF? A waste of great chicken. Edited March 22, 2018 by Nicko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonse Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Yeah probably one of the worst videos I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 I didnt think you could get KFC these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Coilte said: Perhaps you should change to flats? Absolutely. Absence of string noise is one of the many reasons I use flats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Of course if you don't like chicken you could try GHS Fast Fret https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/GHS-Fast-Fret-String-Lubricant-4oz/7CT?origin=product-ads&utm_campaign=*PLA+Shop+-+All+Products&utm_medium=vertical_search&network=google&adgroup=**All+Products&merchant_id=1279443&product_id=9533d1&product_country=GB&product_partition_id=29215885694&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIurjMnuv_2QIVSpPtCh0nIAmeEAQYASABEgJA7vD_BwE Other lubes are available 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 I recently put a set of Fender strings on my P bass. They are a bit clanky but I like it. You just have to be a bit more precise in your playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 2 hours ago, mcnach said: I don't understand this. I keep looking at my stash of strings on the shelf... they haven't made a noise for the past hour or so. maybe they're like dogs sometimes, the minute I leave the house they start making noise. I'll ask my neighbours... Yes, wait till the Postie calls....it will be yap- yap- yap.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 49 minutes ago, gjones said: You just have to be a bit more precise in your playing. +1. And remember that most of this string noise isn't heard when amplified and particularly not in a mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 1 hour ago, KiOgon said: Other lubes are available Oo-er John, you dark horse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 5 hours ago, Hobbayne said: Tried them and cant get on with them. I,m sure they will quiten down a bit when they bed in. Semi-flats then? Quite bright yet thumpy widdit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Labella White nylon tapewounds, the copper variety. They are fantastic. Not quite roundwound sound, but a lot of top end if you want it. Really good tight bass and low mids presence... and of course smooth, quiet, and very flexible. They're particularly nice on Precisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs_triumph Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 7 hours ago, mcnach said: Labella White nylon tapewounds, the copper variety. They are fantastic. Not quite roundwound sound, but a lot of top end if you want it. Really good tight bass and low mids presence... and of course smooth, quiet, and very flexible. They're particularly nice on Precisions. Last time I was in Chris mcintyres he was talking about them. Might give them a wee turn when my elixirs give up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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