jackthejesusfreak Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 What’s the opinion and consensus on which bass strings to use? I ordered two extra sets of D’Addario EXL170S for the short sale bass I bought. Any opinions or advice? Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 i personally swear by elixirs as I can never be bothered changing strings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 You will find lots of threads with lots of opinions on lots of strings. Try and use the search facility although its a bit ropey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I've found my string Nirvana - DR's all the way - unless of course we're talking flats in which case it's LaBellas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 (edited) Its all in the hard pads on yer fingers. If you are getting good your fingers will find a tone you like. Use what you can afford or steal. Edited March 16, 2009 by YouMa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I like the d'Addarios that you have, however, I prefer a lighter gauge (I play shorter scale basses most of the time). I have some handwound strings from Newtone but they're expensive. For ligher gauge 'cheap' strings, I use four from a set of d'Addario Jerry Jones Barritone strings - the tension is very light (just how I like it). I can't remember the gauges off the top of my head but can find out if you're interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I'm gonna get shot down here, I know, but I love my elite flats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I am loving the feel and sound of Ernie Ball regular slinky strings on my Precision bass at the mo. JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeefChief Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I just use whatever strings come with the bass! Changing strings is an effort. Effort = bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 urgh, not a fan of ernie balls, horrible feel. Also, noone make a sesame street joke or the innuendo police will strike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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