bassist_lewis Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 I was up in Orkney this weekend playing the folk festival and borrowed a double bass with synthetic/nylon strings and they were amazing! they sounded great (i was playing for a bluegrass band) and they didn't tear my fingers up. I asked the owner what they were but he didn't know. They were a dirty brown colour with a white spiral looking core, don't if that helps anyone identify them?? anyway, I've decided i want to try nylon/synthetic strings but wanted recommendations first. thanks lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 No guarantees - the description reminds me of Innovation Silver Slaps. I have found them right hand friendly. I am sure others will make suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Could be Presto Nylonwound? Although they have a steel core, they're low tension and feel like synthetic strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Yes, sounds to me like Presto. I have Presto Lights on my bass, they are low tension, don't rip up your hands and will still work with mag pickups so I'm told, I just have piezo. They also make a reasonable amount of noise un-amplified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanto Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Hi Lewis It was my bass! The strings were Innovation Silver Slaps. I think they also do a string called Super Silver which has a little more tension but are similar in construction. Enjoyed your band btw Cheers Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassist_lewis Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 Hi Iain! thanks for getting in touch, and for letting borrow your bass, it was great! cheers L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrixn1 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 16 hours ago, bassist_lewis said: They were a dirty brown colour 1 hour ago, yanto said: The strings were Innovation Silver Slaps. Perhaps Golden Slaps, which are the same as Silver Slaps apart from the colour. Great strings - I use them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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