dub Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I've been using rotosound steel strings on the stingray 5 for a while now. I've been trying to get the B string to have more clarity so I tried a roto .120 then the .130 roto piano design on the B. The tone of the .120 was clearer but of course the string lacked tension. The .130 piano was certainly brighter but not so good past the 7th fret. GHS contact core strings look like the right sort of guage but I haven't tried them. Any opinions on who makes a B string around .125 with enough tension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I've found that a tapered core string gives me the best combination of sound and feel on the B string, so try a set of La Bella Hard Rockin' Steels. Or if you're feeling extravagant some Ritter Sword Steels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I found Nathan East Signature Elites which they don't seem to do anymore were the best on my Stingray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 Ta for the replies I'll check those strings out. The .130 is playing in well I just checked the intonation and had to adjust it a bit. I set it up after I first put it on but a bit of dirt seems to make a difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Ernie Ball Super Slinkys (Pink Packet) 40-60-75-95-125, Last well, nice and silvery looking and obviously made for that bass so it seams a good marriage to me? Not going to cost Dr or Labella money either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 (edited) I've used Stainless DR Low Riders (45-130) for several years. Nice high tension, no problems. Edited March 19, 2011 by obbm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1168599' date='Mar 19 2011, 06:41 PM']Ernie Ball Super Slinkys (Pink Packet) 40-60-75-95-125, Last well, nice and silvery looking and obviously made for that bass so it seams a good marriage to me? Not going to cost Dr or Labella money either [/quote] +1 gets my vote too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 [quote name='obbm' post='1168609' date='Mar 19 2011, 06:48 PM']I've used Stainless DR Low Riders (45-130) for several years. Nice high tension, no problems.[/quote] Really? No my Gus the B felt slack and unresponsive. I think they lasted a week before I tried something else. What it probably shows is that you need to match the strings to the bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) Ta for all the suggestions. The .130 piano is actually sounding really good in rehearsal now. None of the odd overtones above the 7th fret can be heard with the rest of the band playing. I must remember never to judge anything before trying it at volume in rehearsal or at a gig. Edited March 27, 2011 by dub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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