BassAdder60 Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Ok folks who is using stainless RW on their PBass and which brand ? Why use stainless instead of Nickel or Nickel plated ?? Tempted to try some on my bass Player Series PBass for playing fingerstyle rock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Yes - DR Hi Beams for me. Love the sound of them. They are round core so are a little more flexible than hex cores, and the wrap wires seem smaller than others so I get less finger noise. I've never really liked nickel rounds but recently I developed a nickel allergy so I can't use them anyway - I miss TI flats a great deal. The Hi Beams just sound ace. Nice and clanky with the tone up full, and nice and dull with it down, but still with a tiny edge to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted June 22, 2023 Author Share Posted June 22, 2023 32 minutes ago, fretmeister said: Yes - DR Hi Beams for me. Love the sound of them. They are round core so are a little more flexible than hex cores, and the wrap wires seem smaller than others so I get less finger noise. I've never really liked nickel rounds but recently I developed a nickel allergy so I can't use them anyway - I miss TI flats a great deal. The Hi Beams just sound ace. Nice and clanky with the tone up full, and nice and dull with it down, but still with a tiny edge to it. I tried Hi Beams but it seems they don’t like Eb tuning ?? Took them off and sold them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Yup, Elixirs at present but used to be Warwick Reds and Rotosounds before them. I use steels as the sound is sharper and has greater clarity, offsetting against the natural warmth of the Precision (and Mustang as that’s my current bass). On a Jazz it’s the reverse, I favour nickels to add some warmth in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 10 minutes ago, BassAdder60 said: I tried Hi Beams but it seems they don’t like Eb tuning ?? Took them off and sold them Go up a gauge then. They do a 50-110 set. I use the 45-105 on a short scale and really like them, and 40-100 on my 34 scale instruments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted June 22, 2023 Author Share Posted June 22, 2023 10 minutes ago, fretmeister said: Go up a gauge then. They do a 50-110 set. I use the 45-105 on a short scale and really like them, and 40-100 on my 34 scale instruments. I guess they must have less tension as I use std 45-105 gauge from other brands and they work well at Eb tuning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 I used Lo Rider SS strings has an alternative to Rotos - smoother, longer lasting and pack the same punch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted June 23, 2023 Author Share Posted June 23, 2023 Ok folks .. so I tried a set of Elites Stadium stainless rounds 45-105 in my PBass and they were terrible !! Too harsh and too many overtones I’m back with Fender 7250m NP strings ( stock on most Fenders ) and I’m ok with them .. I have tried also Fender 7150 Pure Nickel in 45-100 ( higher tension than NP strings ) and very nice but less mids and warmer sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asingardenof Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 I've tried using Newtone Diamond round core stainless roundwound, but couldn't get on with them being so zingy to start, and they also ripped my fingers to shreds. I use the equivalent nickel model now and am much happier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Rounds on a P bass 😁 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moving Pictures Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 I’m using Hi Beams on a number of my P basses. Love them. Definitely my favourite string. No issues moving into Drop D with them. I also like Lo Riders which, as already mentioned, have a great punch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grenadillabama Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 I like Daddario Pro Steel. 105 for short scale Mustang; 100 for long scale . They have a nice bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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