stewblack Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Ever put a set of strings on a bass and just thought, ooh no, the moment you pick it up? Even when you know and like the strings in question? Seems to me some basses like strings that others don't. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Rotosound Stainless Steels And Nickels (although I used to use the nickels religiously - I have a set on my fretless because they died after one rehearsal, and I can’t stand the feel of flats, but love the dead sound on a fretless) DR Sunbeams - they were free, so 🤷🏻♂️ D’addario Chromes - stiff buggers Warwick Red Label - What farmers use when they run out of razor wire. thats just me though. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belka Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Elites. I hated them in the '90s when I first tried them. Picked up a set to try again recently and still couldn't stand them. Can't really say I've disliked any other sets, although I don't like steels with brighter sounding basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I used to use different strings for each bass but these days I just use Newtone Diamonds (Round Core Nickel Plated) on everything... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicVibes Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Roto steels - Dragging your face along the road would be more comfortable! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 I think what I'm trying to get at is, I know and like the strings but on 2 or 3 of my basses I instantly don't like them. It's weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 1 hour ago, ClassicVibes said: Roto steels - Dragging your face along the road would be more comfortable! I love ‘em. I hate strings that feel smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, stewblack said: I think what I'm trying to get at is, I know and like the strings but on 2 or 3 of my basses I instantly don't like them. It's weird. No, it’s not weird, I’ve definitely found some basses like different strings to others. Even my 2 Ricks from the same year, although I normally use Roto steels on them, one really likes Roto nickels when I choose to use them and the other really doesn’t. Edited April 17, 2020 by 4000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, 4000 said: No, it’s not weird, I’ve definitely found some basses like different strings to others. Even my 2 Ricks from the same year, although I normally use Roto steels on them, one really likes Roto nickels when I choose to use them and the other really doesn’t. Thanks man, thought I was going bonkers. 1982 Aria Pro 2, Chickenbacker and one of my Harley B's can't stand flats of any brand! Go figure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Belka said: Elites. I hated them in the '90s when I first tried them. Picked up a set to try again recently and still couldn't stand them. Can't really say I've disliked any other sets, although I don't like steels with brighter sounding basses. Elites are my favourites! I love the brightness. Im allergic to nickel so was forced to try stainless and Elites have been my go to for years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 1 minute ago, ubit said: Elites are my favourites! I love the brightness. Im allergic to nickel so was forced to try stainless and Elites have been my go to for years! I had to use Elites in the ‘90s because I struggled to get any other brand local. I hated them!😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 I didn't know that I loved Elites until I asked what was on a bass I'd bought. Loved the strings so much I had to know. Stadium Elites. The flats they make are amazing too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicVibes Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 4 hours ago, 4000 said: I love ‘em. I hate strings that feel smooth. Witch!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 12 hours ago, ClassicVibes said: Witch!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 If in doubt - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 The only strings I've ever taken a real dislike to were Elites. They were freebies from the Bass Centre, many years ago, but I really didn't get on with them. Swings and roundabouts though. I do love Rotosound! Just wish they lasted a bit longer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 On 17/04/2020 at 15:13, stewblack said: Ever put a set of strings on a bass and just thought, ooh no, the moment you pick it up? Even when you know and like the strings in question? Seems to me some basses like strings that others don't. No, never had that. I never seem to get into that level of detailed analysis. IMO these days it's more difficult to make a bad sound with most of the gear on the market, than it used to be. So far I've never put on a set of strings and thought they didn't work. I used Elites Stadium for a long time (80's and 90's) then moved to DR, on Martin Peterson's recommendation (00's and 10's). A couple of years ago I switched to D'Addario NYXL because of the price and their longevity. There are a lot of plus and minus points when you pickup a bass, but I've never though I didn't like the strings. If the strings are OK that's good enough for me. It's then up to me and the EQ to make the difference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 35 minutes ago, chris_b said: No, never had that. I never seem to get into that level of detailed analysis. IMO these days it's more difficult to make a bad sound with most of the gear on the market, than it used to be. So far I've never put on a set of strings and thought they didn't work. I used Elites Stadium for a long time (80's and 90's) then moved to DR, on Martin Peterson's recommendation (00's and 10's). A couple of years ago I switched to D'Addario NYXL because of the price and their longevity. There are a lot of plus and minus points when you pickup a bass, but I've never though I didn't like the strings. If the strings are OK that's good enough for me. It's then up to me and the EQ to make the difference. Totally agree mate. I am forced to use stainless as I am allergic to nickel but I do prefer the brighter tone anyway. I change strings very soon after their first use. I hate dull sounding strings unless that is the sound needed for particular songs. I cannot understand when people say that they have strings sounding new after lots of uses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 1 hour ago, chris_b said: No, never had that. I never seem to get into that level of detailed analysis. I normally don't either. But on some basses the strings I like just instantly feel wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lownote Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 (edited) On 17/04/2020 at 18:48, stewblack said: I think what I'm trying to get at is, I know and like the strings but on 2 or 3 of my basses I instantly don't like them. It's weird. No it's not, I've had that too. It's not in the mind, different strings on different basses can sound very different, IMHE. Stands to reasons that they would, with different wood, electrics, 'n all. I think it depends on how much you listen to the nuances of your bass though, especially high up. If you mean feel different then I'm not so sure, but in general I find big differences between brands. Not sure if I'd get through a blind test though... Edited April 19, 2020 by lownote12 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 One thing we can all agree on; flats on a precision are like beans on toast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 1 minute ago, stewblack said: One thing we can all agree on; flats on a precision are like beans on toast. Highly likely to cause excessive flatulence? xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 Just now, Frank Blank said: Highly likely to cause excessive flatulence? xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 14 minutes ago, stewblack said: One thing we can all agree on; flats on a precision are like beans on toast. With chilli sauce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 3 hours ago, stewblack said: I normally don't either. But on some basses the strings I like just instantly feel wrong Sadly I live in that detailed analysis. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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