Hot Tub Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Finally got around to putting new strings on my Cort. Decided on [url="http://www.rotosound.com/nexus_bass.html"]Rotosound Nexus[/url] because of some good reviews. Got the 45-105 set plus a 130 B-string. OMG!!! What a sound! It's everything I've been looking for; my bass has a voice again and it's bloody gorgeous! Many thanks to all for your suggestions and advice in a previous thread. I've had a set of Elite Stadiums laying around for ages, and they'll be going on my 4-string in the next few minutes! Very happy bunny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I have learnt that whenever I think my bass sounds a bit plop to buy new strings - it is the single best GAS cure there is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6h5g Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 [quote name='51m0n' post='510972' date='Jun 11 2009, 10:54 AM']I have learnt that whenever I think my bass sounds a bit plop to buy new strings - it is the single best GAS cure there is.[/quote] yep ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamapirate Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 How bright are they? And does it last?!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Because the strings slowly decay over weeks/months it's hard to notice why you're starting to feel dissatisfied with your basses tone, even if you remember it being the holy grail a few months ago. The only exception to this is my Jazz, that I can put brand new strings on and it still sounds the same ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Machines' post='513813' date='Jun 15 2009, 07:01 AM']The only exception to this is my Jazz, that I can put brand new strings on and it still sounds the same ![/quote] Thats probably because you have Nordstrands as your pickups - they have a humped midrange characteristic with a somewhat lacking bass and treble response. New strings bring out more top end string in your sound... chances are the pickups aren't picking up that higher range. Edited June 15, 2009 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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