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I have been invited into an Elvis tribute band and we are covering this song, and I have a nightmare trying to hear the bass line, I cannot work it out, I think its a bit more than root notes but cant work it out, anyone done this and what did you use, U can't find anything that works well and its really bugging me! Appreciate any help!

[quote name='funkypenguin' post='649267' date='Nov 8 2009, 11:15 PM']i would recommend you try warwick black label strings. they're steel roundwound but sound much fuller when new than most of the other strings ive tried. when i swapped from using D'Addarios, the difference to the sound was incredible[/quote] I'lll take a look at those.

[quote name='Starless' post='649208' date='Nov 8 2009, 10:09 PM']I've found the higher the tension (no matter what brand of strings) then the more Zinnngg! there is. You say it is a 'longer scale bass' - longer than what? Maybe you need lighter gauge strings to compensate for the increased scale length and reduce the tension a bit. Maybe keep a tight B, but lighten up the other four. What gauge of strings are you using and what is the scale length of the bass?[/quote] I think 35 and I am using ADAGIO PRO - 5 String Set 45-125.

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='649174' date='Nov 8 2009, 09:43 PM']I personally like a bright, zingy sound, but if it's a dull dub sound you're after, try some flatwounds. [/quote] I am normally ok with rounds, but these are almost tinny sounding. Ive got a fender aerodyne with fender strings(round) and that's about right for me. I am going to keep fiddling with the controls I think! Thanks for the comment tho, I've got flats on a fretless and they are Smoooth!

Ive put some Adagio pros onto my 5 string dearmond bass (Active) and it just sounds too bright.I dont have manual for bass but have tried all settings I can deduce on the knobs but still bright! Played for a couple of weeks a bit better but not good for me. The de armond is longer scale, 2 pickups, active with 5 control knobs. Anyone else find these strings particularly bright or is it tone settings somewhere - baffles me if it is! I'm new on hear and would appreciate any help.