Lfalex v1.1 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Boodang said: Latest string discovery for my Squier jazz... Galli Synthesis flats. Synthetic core strings. Admittedly these are on a fretless but they feel great, really buttery, and they fit my style of playing, jazz/groove, no slap, plenty of punch without being too dull. They do rounds in the Synthesis as well. Will try them next on the fretted. Interesting. I look forward to finding out what they're like.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lownote Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Lfalex v1.1 said: Interesting. I look forward to finding out what they're like.. I tried these. They take forever - like, days - to tension up. You keep on a cranking and crankin and you're convinced they're going to snap. I'm told that eventually they do settle and then are very good. But as a gigging sort of bod with the need to possibly change strings quickly it's not an option. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boodang Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 2 hours ago, lownote said: I tried these. They take forever - like, days - to tension up. You keep on a cranking and crankin and you're convinced they're going to snap. I'm told that eventually they do settle and then are very good. But as a gigging sort of bod with the need to possibly change strings quickly it's not an option. I've done a thread on these strings with some clips as well. They sound good when they get there but yes, took about a week of playing before they would settle down. If I broke one on a gig I'd have to swap basses. I like them enough tho to put up with that. Not a million miles away from the Obligato strings on my DB which have the same issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 I've discovered over the years that the roundwound on Jazz tone doesn't really work for me, even though I use rounds on everything else. If I were to own another Jazz I think I'd go the full Herbie and put on a set of Roto Tru Bass and a bit of sponge under the strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestar Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 I’ve used DR Fatbeams on my US standard for a while but recently tried DR nickel Lo-Riders. I really like them. Quite stiff but pretty versatile tone wise with a nice feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBass Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 On 13/01/2022 at 01:00, jd56hawk said: D'Addario black tapewounds on the Classic Vibe, GHS black tapewounds on the Italia and Fender Custom Light flatwounds on the Bacchus. Lovely looking basses those😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd56hawk Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 7 hours ago, BillyBass said: Lovely looking basses those😍 Thanks. Hard to pick a favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Warwick Reds or old, dud RS66, depending on the bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 On 13/01/2022 at 21:47, Cosmo Valdemar said: I've discovered over the years that the roundwound on Jazz tone doesn't really work for me, even though I use rounds on everything else. If I were to own another Jazz I think I'd go the full Herbie and put on a set of Roto Tru Bass and a bit of sponge under the strings. Cannot get the Tru-bass thing. Had them on my first bass and hated them so much I never want to see them again Got several Jazzes with various rounds and flats. But, hey, each to their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanbass Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 (edited) Thomastik power bass roundwounds for me! They are a tad expensive but somehow they seem to really work well with a passive jazz bass. Edited January 15, 2022 by Alanbass Error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Warwick reds, cheap as anything but sound great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 I love DR Hi Beams on a Jazz. Second choice is DR Lo Riders which I have on my Ultra Jazz. Third choice is Dunlop Super Bright Nickels. When it comes to flats on Jazz definitely TIJFs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo-E Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 One of my Jazzes (a Noel Redding model) wears TI Jazz Flats at all times and I use it for R&B stuff or when I’m looking for a ’60s rock sound. My other Jazzes are used for a variety of rock and pop and they wear nickel roundwounds. I’ve changed brands a few times over the years but settled on D’Addario XLs a few years ago and they’re working for me; inexpensive, bright, they feel nice and they last a long time. Sometimes I’ll use DR Sunbeams on the active fretless for a warmer sound but not always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 D'Addario Chromes. They've been on there 3 or 4 years. I restrung my Jazz with rounds about 6 months ago, but they only stayed on a week. I suppose I've got very used to flats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 Managed to find an unopened pack of daddrio exp 170 which I must have got in a trade some time. Theyve really brightened up the bass alongside my sansamp. Sounds great so far. If I dont get on with them, I'll try some of the suggestions on here. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 (edited) D'Addario XL170's (Nickels) on my Xotic 5, and Bass Centre Elites (Stainless Steels) on my Overwater Deluxe 5. Edited January 17, 2022 by louisthebass Information update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 D'addario EXL165s for me but I fancy trying something different like GHS Boomers or even trying a lighter gauge and raising my action a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo-E Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 4 hours ago, Delberthot said: D'addario EXL165s for me but I fancy trying something different like GHS Boomers or even trying a lighter gauge and raising my action a bit My experience with Boomers was that they felt and sounded very similar to D’Addario XLs but they lasted less than 1/2 as long. Boomers were my first strings and I really liked them at the time but my personal opinion is that D’Addario made a similar string in the XL and did a better job of it. Of course, some people swear by Boomers so I can only speak from my own experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Prompted by this thread, I tried a set of DR Pure Blues 40-100 in place of my La Bella 760FLs. Initial impressions very good. Similar to Sunbeams (very, as in they are also nickel wound, round core) and more punchy than flats. May end up going back to flats, as thats my comfort zone, but enjoying these rounds for now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 I don't have a Jazz bass right now but usually used GHS Precision Flats when I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Mine wears D'Addario EXL170BTs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimalkin Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Bass Centre Elites Stadium 40 - 100, on everything. Since around 1995. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misdee Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 On 13/01/2022 at 21:54, lonestar said: I’ve used DR Fatbeams on my US standard for a while but recently tried DR nickel Lo-Riders. I really like them. Quite stiff but pretty versatile tone wise with a nice feel. Tried a set of Lo-Riders myself a while back. Superb tone but way too stiff for me. My fingers hurt for days after one nights playing! The thing about DRs for me is that the hex cores are too tight and the round cores are too elastic. Sound good though, and if you are going for that scooped midrange modern Jazz Bass tone , Hi,-Beams really accentuate that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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