niceguyhomer Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 (edited) I played Monz' excellent Ray 5 at the Yorkshire Bass Bash and really liked the Status Hot Wire Strings he'd fitted. I've just been on the website to order some and noticed there's two types - round core and hex core. Can anyone give me any insight / opinions about which I should buy? Ta very glad. Edited February 15, 2009 by niceguyhomer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Heh, it was me that told him to try the HotWires. I'm not exactly sure of the difference, to be honest. I always go for the rounds as I like a bright and zingy sound. To give you an idea of how long they can last, I've just done a week of the Boogie Nights stage show. That's at total of about 18 hours' playing for the show over the whole week & I played the same bass again today for a showcase for promoters & they still sound really bright. I put the new strings on for the band call as the show started last Sunday. Just read up on the Status website that the hex cores give a bright sound with the feel of a traditional round wound string. Hmmm... Can't tell you much more. Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 Thanks Rich - probably make sense to try both methinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I use the Hex Cores, they're great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monz Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I've replied to your PM I got the round cores 40's they feel pretty flexible but give a fantastic tone (to my ears anyway) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I recently got the bulk discount 6-pack of 4 string sets of 30-90 double ball end HotWires. Still extremely reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I have been using their grounds for years. Me like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='410763' date='Feb 16 2009, 09:34 AM']I recently got the bulk discount 6-pack of 4 string sets of 30-90 double ball end HotWires. Still extremely reasonable.[/quote] 30-90's..... they're for your guitar right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 I've just put the round cores on my Rebop and I'm flabbergasted. I've always sworn by DR Sunbeams but not any more. These Hotwires are absolutely brilliant and worth every penny. Sorry no time to talk, gotta let the neighbours hear the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 [quote name='Marcus' post='411254' date='Feb 16 2009, 04:09 PM']30-90's..... they're for your guitar right ? [/quote] MB1. My thoughts exactly!.....Theyre very light them!...Mr King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 LOL! No, I always use the 30-90's on my Status basses - Makes them furiously fast to play, but with no loss of tone at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='417839' date='Feb 23 2009, 08:53 PM']LOL! No, I always use the 30-90's on my Status basses - Makes them furiously fast to play, but with no loss of tone at all.[/quote] MB1. Do you not find theres too much give, in the string for fast fingerstyle, due to the strings gauge and lightness?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Thread resurrection! I've just bought the roundcores for my W&T and flats for my P. these are great strings, incredibly clear with nice tension. The rounds are quite different to the cobalts they replaced, maybe more 'even' in the mids, rather than the low mid emphasis of the cobalts. Great customer service too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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