Muzz Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, The59Sound said: Unless you buy them from an eBay seller, imported from the US. I pay £21/22 per set all in normally. Yeah, I used to do that when I used Sunbeams. Until I got a set of cheap copies... 1 Quote
The59Sound Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 Just now, Muzz said: Yeah, I used to do that when I used Sunbeams. Until I got a set of cheap copies... I always buy from the same guy, that way I know I'm good. Quote
The59Sound Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 1 minute ago, SpondonBassed said: Okay The OP isn't disagreeing with you... I am not sure who has provoked the comment. I can't see a single recommendation for Rotosound strings in this topic so far. You recommend D'Addario Half wounds. Is that a bright and zingy string like the OP asked for? No. As you were... Quote
Reggaebass Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 8 hours ago, SpondonBassed said: D'Addario's half rounds? I have them on two of my basses. As you'd expect, they've got some of the qualities of both round and flat wound strings. They are not cheap though. Yeah I have these on one of my jazz basses they sound great and have a nice smooth feel well worth the money Quote
SpondonBassed Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 11 minutes ago, The59Sound said: You recommend D'Addario Half wounds. Is that a bright and zingy string like the OP asked for? No. As you were... Ah so it's my remark that provoked you. Sorry about that. 1 Quote
Lozz196 Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 9 hours ago, DannyBrerro said: Just this weekend I put Warwick Red Label strings on my Sandberg, I think they sound great - really bright and defined. Can't speak to the lifespan of them though as they've only been on 3 days but could be worth a go for less than a tenner 👍 Agree re bright and defined. As a previous Rotosound user I used to get 1 month from Rotos, I average 2 - 3 months on Warwick Reds, depending on how hot & sweaty the gis are. Quote
dmccombe7 Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 Scout around for a decent price on DR's or D'Addarios. I found Bass Direct to be cheaper than Strings Direct or Stringbusters. Quote
dmccombe7 Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Muzz said: Yeah, I used to do that when I used Sunbeams. Until I got a set of cheap copies... Yep i've been caught with the evilbay copy thing too. I now only buy from recognised shops or suppliers. I used to use Elite Stadiums stainless on my Warwick Thumb mainly because that's what originally came with them from Warwick and they were bright and zingy. As far as i know the Warwick strings were made to sound like the Elites. might even have been Elite that made them for Warwick ? who knows Dave Quote
Bridgehouse Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, The59Sound said: You recommend D'Addario Half wounds. Is that a bright and zingy string like the OP asked for? No. As you were... I don’t get it. It’s a discussion about strings - it’s not a traditionally earth shattering life changing gasp-out-loud “he said what??!!” topic.. Yet you’ve piped up twice with a passive aggressive tone which suggests you are really narked about it. I don’t understand. I thought the recommendation for half wounds was odd given the OP’s brief - but within 1.5 seconds I’d moved on. Now you’ve gone and made me pipe up!! Edited July 25, 2018 by Bridgehouse 1 Quote
BreadBin Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 D'addario NYXL for me, I am really impressed with them. If you register for Players Circle points you can get a free set every 6 or 7. Quote
Blink Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 Don"t forget Status Hot Wires. I use them on all but my fretless. Quote
T-Bay Posted July 25, 2018 Posted July 25, 2018 10 hours ago, DannyBrerro said: Just this weekend I put Warwick Red Label strings on my Sandberg, I think they sound great - really bright and defined. Can't speak to the lifespan of them though as they've only been on 3 days but could be worth a go for less than a tenner 👍 Surprisingly good is the answer. I got a set after reading on here and swapped from roto 66s. The rotos used to last a couple of rehearsals and a gig before going off. The Warwick reds are on two gigs, several rehearsals, six weeks and still sound fresh. VERY pleased with them. Quote
bazzbass Posted July 27, 2018 Posted July 27, 2018 Arguing over string choices, is this TB? 1 2 Quote
SpondonBassed Posted July 27, 2018 Posted July 27, 2018 (edited) Misplaced post - apologies. Edited July 27, 2018 by SpondonBassed Quote
Geek99 Posted July 27, 2018 Posted July 27, 2018 On 25/07/2018 at 09:43, DannyBrerro said: Just this weekend I put Warwick Red Label strings on my Sandberg, I think they sound great - really bright and defined. Can't speak to the lifespan of them though as they've only been on 3 days but could be worth a go for less than a tenner 👍 Agree, definitely punch above their weight Quote
uk_lefty Posted July 27, 2018 Author Posted July 27, 2018 Thanks everyone. Going to get some D'addario pro steels today and see how it goes... 2 Quote
Dad3353 Posted July 27, 2018 Posted July 27, 2018 3 hours ago, SpondonBassed said: Misplaced post - apologies. Not this one, by any chance..? 1 Quote
SpondonBassed Posted July 27, 2018 Posted July 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Dad3353 said: Not this one, by any chance..? No. This one. Spoiler 2 Quote
attackbass Posted July 30, 2018 Posted July 30, 2018 I've moved to Dunlop super brights. Never been one for caring about the tension but I really like the way the super brights feel to play. Also seem to last a decent length of time. In the past I had a deal with Ernie Ball and Rotosound. Loved Ernie Ball steels, tho I was prob the only person to ever buy them. Rotosound were awful, dead within a couple of gigs. Actually I stuck some on for a shoe recently as they were cheap and they practically dead after soundcheck! Quote
Dad3353 Posted July 30, 2018 Posted July 30, 2018 40 minutes ago, attackbass said: ...I stuck some on for a shoe recently as they were cheap... You were soled duds, I expect. 1 Quote
dmccombe7 Posted July 30, 2018 Posted July 30, 2018 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Dad3353 said: You were soled duds, I expect. I see what you did there Dad3353 They would be shoe strings then. Edited July 30, 2018 by dmccombe7 1 Quote
MiltyG565 Posted August 6, 2018 Posted August 6, 2018 On 25/07/2018 at 07:45, Johnny Wishbone said: D’Addario Pro Steels and Elites Stadium Series Stainless spring immediately to mind. And like that, the thread was over before it had even started! Excellent suggestion, my friend! Exactly what I was going to recommend too! 1 Quote
Sibob Posted August 6, 2018 Posted August 6, 2018 La Bella RX Steels (https://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/LaBella_Roundwound.html) Si Quote
uk_lefty Posted August 6, 2018 Author Posted August 6, 2018 Already got my Pro Steels. Just need to get time to fit them, has been a difficult few weeks for bass-time Quote
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