Bass string recommendations 110-50

[danbanbass]

Hi everyone,

I'm after some string recommendations, I tune in D Standard these days and unfortunately Warwick don’t cater for bass players who require a larger gauge than 105-45 which is a shame as they retain their freshness for a good while.

I’ve currently got rotosound roundwound nickels 110-50 but as you know they die and loose their zing as soon as you look at them.

Thanks

 

[ClassicVibes]

Try DR Lo Riders. Similar to Roto nickels but smoother and last longer. 

[Delberthot]

D'addario do EXL160BT which are 50, 67, 90, 120. I used them in standard tuning and got on fine with them so they should be ok in D tuning.

They also do a super heavy gauge with the EXL230 strings - 55, 75, 95, 110. Amazon are currently doing these for £18.20

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DAddario-EXL230-050-110-Electric-Strings/dp/B000OR8BP0

 

I don't endorse D'addario strings, although that would be nice, but they are all that I use. I gave up trying anything else years ago as I found exactly what I wanted. I normally get 8 or 9 wedding length gigs from them before they begin to go dull - so about 36-40 playing hours

Edited June 13, 2020 by Delberthot

[dudewheresmybass]

I’ve been using swingbass 50’s for around 15 years. The zing stays for ages ( playing live at least twice a week plus teaching and recording.)

 

[naxos10]

Try Newtone strings the 50 - 110 gauge are the ones I use. You can choose from a number of options:

Nickel

Steel

Round core

Hex core

https://newtonestrings.com/

[bertbass]

Another vote for Newtone strings.

[ClassicVibes]

The thing about Newtone is the postage cost. For £6 I could ship something from America... and you have to wait two weeks for them to make the strings.

Edited June 14, 2020 by ClassicVibes

[danbanbass]

On 13/06/2020 at 09:39, naxos10 said:

Try Newtone strings the 50 - 110 gauge are the ones I use. You can choose from a number of options:

Nickel

Steel

Round core

Hex core

https://newtonestrings.com/

What’s the difference between hex core and round core?

[hooky_lowdown]

1 hour ago, danbanbass said:

What’s the difference between hex core and round core?

I'm not sure if you're joking or not?

It's the shape of the core.

[danbanbass]

Just now, hooky_lowdown said:

I'm not sure if you're joking or not?

It's the shape of the core.

I meant what difference does it make to the string itself? Higher tension?

[hooky_lowdown]

2 minutes ago, danbanbass said:

I meant what difference does it make to the string itself? Higher tension?

I see. Yup, hex core are higher tension.