pickle Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Im about to buy my first set of bass strings to go on my p/j bass and i was wondering what you guys would recommend, im thinking of getting either the Ernie Ball Regular Slinky or Hybrid slinky. Or the Rotosound RB50's 50-110 sio what would you guys recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazy_olie Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 if you are a bit of a newby I wouldn't recommend such a high guage unless you have crazy strong fingers. normal 45-105 should be fine. I would also recommend a nickel set, it's personal preference for everyone but personally i can't stand steel because of the coarse feel and excessively bright sound. D'addario nickels are good value. as are these [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/600-newtone_diamond_nickel_bass_46_105_med_light"]http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/60...6_105_med_light[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkmeteor Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I'm in the same boat about steel strings, I hate the sound of them... My favourites are daddario's and ernie balls, also I just ordered some labella 45-128 strings to test them as some people recommended them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 After many years of using Rotosound, Elites and D'addarios I recently discovered DR strings. Pricey, yes - but tone to die for! They apparently last a long time too so may not be as expensive in the long term as they seem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 D'Addario fan here and according to my local shop they are more consistent and longer lasting than EBs (that might be hyperbole however). I prefer them because I like the tone and that they match heavier high strings with lighter low strings which seems to lead to a more consistent tone/output level. I use 45/65/80/100 nickel wound EXLs. I've also used Elites in the same gauge and they were pretty good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/597-legacy_4_string_nickel_bass_strings_40_100_45_105_"]http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/59..._40_100_45_105_[/url] save yourself some dosh with these rebadged rotos (allegedly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Rotos all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 DR's and D'Addarios for me. I think I've made my feelings clear on Rotosounds by now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 [quote name='Conan' post='1299968' date='Jul 11 2011, 02:59 PM']After many years of using Rotosound, Elites and D'addarios I recently discovered DR strings. Pricey, yes - but tone to die for! They apparently last a long time too so may not be as expensive in the long term as they seem...[/quote] I've recently picked up DR's & Elixers at £27 so not too bad considering the extended lifespan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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