DR string advise

[Galaxy]

Before I spend a lot of money on different sets of DR strings I would like to get some advise for a 5-string set.

 

So here are my wishes/ingredients:

 

- Starting with 0.40 maximum on the G

- Hex core or round core?

- Roundwound is a must

- I want a good slap sound on the B-string (for example Something Got Me Started - Simply Red & Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel)

- Nickel or Stainless?

- Normal or taperwound?

- 120, 125, or 130 B-string?

 

It's for this bass:

 

https://www.ibanez.com/eu/products/detail/srms725_1p_01.html

 

I hope you guys can give me some advise with this info.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

[fretmeister]

- Starting with 0.40 maximum on the G - They have several sets like that.

- Hex core or round core? - Depends on whether you like a more flexible feel

- Roundwound is a must -  ok

- I want a good slap sound on the B-string (for example Something Got Me Started - Simply Red & Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel) - All basses vary. It's as much about the bass as the string.

- Nickel or Stainless? - Only you can decide that

- Normal or taperwound? - DR does not have a lot of choice here

- 120, 125, or 130 B-string? - Personal preference. The 5 string sets come as they come. If you want a different B then you'll have to buy a 4 string set and a separate B

 

 

You'll also have to check to see if the DR's speaking length is long enough for the 35.5 scale on the B. DR put those figures on their website.

[Supernaut]

I would say Lo-Riders are better suited for yourself if you require the 40 G.
 

Hi-Beams and Fat Beams are low tension with a 40 gauge so that may not work for yourself, especially with a floppy B string. 

[acidbass]

I like the nickel Lo Riders - they seem to have a midrange fundamental that is just missing with other brands of strings.  No idea why, possibly my imagination, but I always return to them.