ARGH Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 (edited) Hi all.... Ive been a LOOOOOONNNG time user of Elites,and Im happyish,but I do wonder what else is out there...its been aeons since I changed brands. Im Playing a 6,and just had an amazing conflab with 'James' at Stringbusters...and by the way we are going it looks as if DR's are where I might look next... Then again,Ive had the Yanks say I should give R.Cocco a shot,and then AGAIN,I get another set of bods saying SIT's ... Has anyone got any exp with the above brands/manufacturers,in the field usage,general tone,feel etc I play Heavy Metal,and do functions/clubs/pubwork.....I hate Nickel,and prefer a roundcore. Im also a fan of heavy guages. Edited December 23, 2008 by ARGH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan_da_man Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I use D'Addario's and I play hard rock/metal. I've been using them for about a year now and they're very good strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I use Status Hotwires. All strings are available with double ball for those that dont like heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGH Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 (edited) [quote name='bass_ferret' post='361846' date='Dec 23 2008, 11:57 AM']I use Status Hotwires. All strings are available with double ball for those that dont like heads.[/quote] Im happy to announce that I dont have that problem/design fault ON TOPIC: So has anyone tried DR's? Edited December 23, 2008 by ARGH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 + 1 on the Hotwires..... and not too expensive!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 [quote name='ARGH' post='361848' date='Dec 23 2008, 11:58 AM']Im happy to announce that I dont have that problem/design fault ON TOPIC: So has anyone tried DR's?[/quote] DRs are good. Status Hotwires remind me of DRs but are cheaper and British Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGH Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 [quote name='Merton' post='361850' date='Dec 23 2008, 12:01 PM']DRs are good. Status Hotwires remind me of DRs but are cheaper and British [/quote] Thanks...may I also add,and this is genuine,cost is no option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 D'Addarios for me. I've got D'Ads on all mine, including the 12 - I've got a 12-string set of SIT strings that I might reshore the Waterstone with over Christmas. I'm VERY interested in the DR Hellborg strings, but as of yet they don't come in five-string/super long sets. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 [quote name='crez5150' post='361849' date='Dec 23 2008, 11:59 AM']+ 1 on the Hotwires..... and not too expensive!![/quote] [quote name='Merton' post='361850' date='Dec 23 2008, 12:01 PM']DRs are good. Status Hotwires remind me of DRs but are cheaper and British [/quote] Hotwires are 25 Euro (+postage) a pop, I realise that isn't 'too' expensive but it is on a par with the prices I've found on-line for DRs and Thomastiks... or are they available cheaper elsewhere. Sorry, I realise the OP has no limits on cost etc but I'm as tight as a gnat's chuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGH Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 anyone use anything a bit different? like Tomastik or Pyramid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='361861' date='Dec 23 2008, 12:13 PM']Hotwires are 25 Euro (+postage) a pop, I realise that isn't 'too' expensive but it is on a par with the prices I've found on-line for DRs and Thomastiks... or are they available cheaper elsewhere. Sorry, I realise the OP has no limits on cost etc but I'm as tight as a gnat's chuff! [/quote] Haven't bought any for a while so haven't noticed a price increase, ah well! [quote name='ARGH' post='361995' date='Dec 23 2008, 02:08 PM']anyone use anything a bit different? like Tomastik or Pyramid[/quote] I used TI's once, they were sh*t. IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I recently converted from Elites (used em for 5 years) to Elixirs, loving it but not really what i'd use for metal. When i did play a lot of metal i used LaBella Hard Rockin Steels and found them to be excellent for that style, i think i ended up using the 50 - 110s as i broke the thinner ones. Jason Newsted used em in metallica and he hammers his basses, plus they're cheap too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 (edited) I must have got a dodgy set of Lo-Riders - went off within an hour, fancy them Hellborg jobbies though. On EB Slinkys at the moment... EDIT: If it ain't broke though.... Edited December 23, 2008 by johnnylager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 DR Fatbeams are super. And they have round cores. The compression winding technique that DR uses helps to add mass, but doesn't seem to increase stiffness for a given gauge. Apparently the .105 E string uses .108's worth of metal. Good tone, nice and compliant / responsive, plus they last and last... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGH Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 anyone try/use Hi-beams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 [quote name='johnnylager' post='362031' date='Dec 23 2008, 02:45 PM']... On EB Slinkys at the moment...[/quote] Same here and love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 [quote name='johnnylager' post='362031' date='Dec 23 2008, 02:45 PM']....I must have got a dodgy set of Lo-Riders - went off within an hour....[/quote] I gig the same bass between 1 and 3 times a week so, somehow, I must to be very kind to my strings! I usually use Lo-Riders or sometimes Hi-Beams, depending on what's available. They zing for a couple of months then get into the nice mellow phase until I change them, usually at 12 months. Unless DR really screw up I'm a customer for life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I tried quite a few brands and never really settled on anything. They were either too rough, or went dead too quickly. Took a punt on some cheap Hartke strings and I use nothing else now. They work out about £6 a set and sound really zingy for quite a while. Feel good to play too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Splayer Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 i use DR fatbeams sound great for ages...... and then sound good as new after a day soaking in meths about £15 on e-bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 [quote name='uptonmark' post='362137' date='Dec 23 2008, 04:49 PM']i use DR fatbeams sound great for ages...... and then sound good as new after a day soaking in meths about £15 on e-bay[/quote] When was the last time you got a set of DRs for £15? You must have been re-using the set that you have for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurplepea Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 [quote name='ARGH' post='362044' date='Dec 23 2008, 03:01 PM']anyone try/use Hi-beams?[/quote] I, like you, used elites for a long time - about 10 years. Its only this year that I tried DR hi-beams. Fantastic...love them. But very pricey. Gotta be careful how you fit them too, as they have an inner core that can de-tach from the other layer. I then got a set of D'addario Nickels free for my 6'er and they are even better! So now I'm pro-d'addario. Can't fault them. Not a big fan of Warwick strings - even though I have four warwick basses and think the world of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarhead Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 A bit OT, but I was wondering, what do people recommend as a very bright string that holds its tone for a while, in 50-110 gauge. If possible without silk wrappings as well, but doesn't need to be. Any help greatly appreciated. Zach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 [quote name='Merton' post='362017' date='Dec 23 2008, 02:30 PM']I used TI's once, they were sh*t. IMO. [/quote] Thomastiks are not to everyone's taste as they are very flexible and respond better to a light touch. They're all I use on most of my basses and I've never had a bad set. They're certainly not sh*t IMO. Rotospounds on the other hand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGH Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 Thats what I was worried about..light touch..I hit like a Mule and grab like a Crab...its heavyweight,and I like MASS,and power,and a consistant tone.... Any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Splayer Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='362141' date='Dec 23 2008, 04:52 PM']When was the last time you got a set of DRs for £15? You must have been re-using the set that you have for a while. [/quote] two sets for £31-74,,,,, £15-87 each + p&p [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-sets-DR-MARCUS-MILLER-FAT-BEAMS-BASS-STRINGS-45-105_W0QQitemZ110322361180QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar_Accessories?hash=item110322361180&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1298%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-sets-DR-MARCUS-MIL...A1%7C240%3A1318[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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