Noisy Strings

[Hobbayne]

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

[Happy Jack]

Arguably, strings that weren't noisy would be pointless ...

[Lozz196]

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.

[bazzbass]

I'm sure the strings on there are 'steel or nickel plated at least" as are the slinkys, or have I missed something?

[mcnach]

are there any strings that aren't steel or nickel plated?

(apart from obvious ones like tapewounds etc)

[Hobbayne]

 

They are just so noisy when I run my hand over them. I must be too used to old strings!

[Coilte]

  On 22/03/2018 at 09:31, Hobbayne said:

 

They are just so noisy when I run my hand over them. I must be too used to old strings!

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Perhaps you should change to flats ? 

[mcnach]

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...

[PaulWarning]

Elixir Nanowebs are fairly noiseless, very smooth,and last ages, but not to everyone's taste 

[Hobbayne]

  On 22/03/2018 at 09:35, Coilte said:

Perhaps you should change to flats ? 

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Tried them and cant get on with them. I,m sure they will quiten down a bit when they bed in.

[ambient]

Stainless steel tend to be rougher to the touch than nickel, hence more finger noise, at least in my experience.

[Nicko]

  On 22/03/2018 at 09:31, Hobbayne said:

 

They are just so noisy when I run my hand over them. I must be too used to old strings!

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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

[Jonse]

  On 22/03/2018 at 11:03, 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.

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Oh god, thanks for reminding me...

 

[Nicko]

  On 22/03/2018 at 11:10, Jonse said:

Oh god, thanks for reminding me...

 

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WTF? A waste of great chicken.

Edited March 22, 2018 by Nicko

[Jonse]

Yeah probably one of the worst videos I've seen. 

[Hobbayne]

I didnt think you could get KFC these days? 

[discreet]

  On 22/03/2018 at 09:35, Coilte said:

Perhaps you should change to flats? 

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Absolutely. Absence of string noise is one of the many reasons I use flats.

[KiOgon]

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

[gjones]

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.

[yorks5stringer]

  On 22/03/2018 at 09:53, 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...

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Yes, wait till the Postie calls....it will be yap- yap- yap....

[discreet]

  On 22/03/2018 at 12:00, gjones said:

You just have to be a bit more precise in your playing.

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+1. And remember that most of this string noise isn't heard when amplified and particularly not in a mix.

[discreet]

  On 22/03/2018 at 11:36, KiOgon said:

Other lubes are available

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Oo-er John, you dark horse.

[SpondonBassed]

  On 22/03/2018 at 10:51, Hobbayne said:

Tried them and cant get on with them. I,m sure they will quiten down a bit when they bed in.

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Semi-flats then?  Quite bright yet thumpy widdit.

[mcnach]

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.

[gs_triumph]

  On 22/03/2018 at 23:46, 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.

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Last time I was in Chris mcintyres he was talking about them.  Might give them a wee turn when my elixirs give up.