D'Addario Strings.

[shoulderpet]

For absolutely ages I intensely disliked Prosteels for there mid scoop, just recently thought I would give them another shot as I have a bass that is very mid heavy and despite my past impressions they sound pretty good on that bass.

 

There nickel strings are just decent, nothing wrong with them but just ok rather than great

 

In short they make decent strings but they all (apart from the Nyxl line) have a bit of a scoop in the mids so they may not be great on a mid shy bass but on a bass with lots of mids they may be a great match

 

[grapefruitmoon]

Hi all, not sure if this has been posted elsewhere but if you collect D'Addario Player Circle points, there is an offer just now to get any set for 999 points...I just got a set of XL Chrome Lights for nowt, and free postage!

[Skybone]

Got some EPS165's to try out next string change.

[StickyDBRmf]

It's all I use on any instrument. When I got my first Stick I found out they are the brand Emmett Chapman settled on. And he is picky.

[Jeffb28451]

Great all around string. Prefer Roto 66 and DR High Beams/Low Riders but D'Addarios are reliable and consistent and have a sort of "universal" sound. Best part about them is that they're usually available at good prices.

[Mokl]

I've used them on and off for years, both the nickels and Pro steels. My take is they're mega-consistent quality and great value for money. On a slight tangent I really liked the balanced tension ones that were about a few years back, but can't seem to find them easily now, not sure if they're discontinued? 

[pineweasel]

I use the EXL170BT balanced tension set on my 4 strings. They seem to be still around, at Strings Direct and Amazon, for example. 

[Mokl]

3 minutes ago, pineweasel said:

I use the EXL170BT balanced tension set on my 4 strings. They seem to be still around, at Strings Direct and Amazon, for example. 

Ah cool, thanks, will check that out!

[BillyBass]

I'm still in the process of finding out what are my preferred strings but I'm a fan of the NXYL nickels.  They are the only strings I have liked as soon as they were on the bass; most strings need a few days to lose that overly bright edge when new, in my opinion.

 

The EXL170s are fine too, nothing to write home about but nothing wrong with them either.

 

I have a packet of the XT coated nickel plated steel strings, which I'll use on the next bass that needs new strings.  I believe they are basically the EXL170s with a coating to make them last longer.

 

 

[nilorius]

I have tested at least 6 brands and different types, but always came back to EXL 165-5. Great strings for a great price.