Dingwall Strings for G#

[woodyratm]

Aye up! 
I bought a Dingwall for recording down at G#. I was recommended to hit the 160 gauge for the low note. 
 

so - I bought a multi scale set from Daddario. But it seems the 160 is slightly too short. 
 

I know newtone do a set (https://newtonestrings.com/shop/alex-milovic-signature-multi-scale-bass-strings/?v=79cba1185463) but they are out of stock and my bass is currently in with my tech. 
 

Are there any other strings that would be happy with that sort of gauge and ideally in stock. I’m normally a status strings person but this is new territory!

[MichaelDean]

I like Payson strings on my Dingwall. They do specific sets for different tunings too. They've got a set for G with a .160 guage, seeming in stock at Bass Direct too. 

 

https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Dingwall_Accessories.html

[woodyratm]

32 minutes ago, MichaelDean said:

I like Payson strings on my Dingwall. They do specific sets for different tunings too. They've got a set for G with a .160 guage, seeming in stock at Bass Direct too. 

 

https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Dingwall_Accessories.html

Cheers man. I had a nosy on BD and actually went for the Paysons! 😊

 

Do you use the stainless steel or Nickel ones on yours? How long do they tend to last in your experience?

[MichaelDean]

I've got the nickels. I've tried stainless steel a few times on different basses, but I can't get over the rougher texture and I think I just prefer the sound of nickel strings for what I play. 

 

I've also tried the Payson flats. Got a used set off here. Nicely made, but I also don't like flats!