Robert Manning Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 I got the AVRI from bass Bross the other day. Wondering what strings it came with. I never encountered round-wounds with black silk before - but I’m sure someone here has! they feel really smooth, almost like they are coated (like elixirs) they also sound pretty nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Why not ask BassBros? They say they'll fit a new set of strings to the bass you buy. I'm pretty sure they'll be able to tell you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 (edited) Elites were black silk wound, no? Edited March 26 by Doctor J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Manning Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 Sorry forgot to mention these where not fitted by them, but came with the bass when sold to them. I didn’t get new strings from Bbros (I always normally use elixir anyway) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 I have dean markleys on one of mine. They have a black silk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Could be any manner of things. I've got some Hartke branded strings made by not them, which have black silks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 10 hours ago, Doctor J said: Elites were black silk wound, no? Elites are dark blue at the tuner and red at the bridge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 10 hours ago, Robert Manning said: I got the AVRI from bass Bross the other day. Wondering what strings it came with. I never encountered round-wounds with black silk before - but I’m sure someone here has! they feel really smooth, almost like they are coated (like elixirs) they also sound pretty nice. I don't know about these strings, but do BB no longer offer new strings and setup on their basses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc79 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 They could well be GHS Pressurewounds. I use them. They are rounds but are slightly flattened during the process, they call it 'Alloy 52'. They feel smoother than a normal nickel round and give off less finger squeak, they play & sound like slightly worn in nickel rounds without that top end zing you get with brand new rounds for a while. They have black silks, and match your description of them feeling smooth. If you like em, keep em, they're not cheap to buy new. I believe they last well, mine haven't been on long enough to comment on that yet. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Manning Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Cosmo Valdemar said: I don't know about these strings, but do BB no longer offer new strings and setup on their basses? they do but you have to ask for it. I got an anniversary jazz and the classic p bass II last month and he got me some Lebellas and and nice wounds on the other with set up. but for this one I just ask for no strings and I knew I would replace them with elixir (didn’t want to waste a set). Edited March 27 by Robert Manning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Manning Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 I think they might be pressure wound GHS I did some further googling. Would explain why they feel soooooo smooth. Maybe a new string to start using. well they a bit spendy tho 😫 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Manning Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 48 minutes ago, dmc79 said: They could well be GHS Pressurewounds. I use them. They are rounds but are slightly flattened during the process, they call it 'Alloy 52'. They feel smoother than a normal nickel round and give off less finger squeak, they play & sound like slightly worn in nickel rounds without that top end zing you get with brand new rounds for a while. They have black silks, and match your description of them feeling smooth. If you like em, keep em, they're not cheap to buy new. I believe they last well, mine haven't been on long enough to comment on that yet. Yup you’re right!!! I put them on my stingray. Quite a nice combination. still has an awsome slap and rock sound. The mellowness takes off some of that brittle top end on the MusicMan. I think it could help it sit in the mix without screaming ‘I’m a stingray’ too much 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 1 hour ago, Pow_22 said: Elites are dark blue at the tuner and red at the bridge Well, they used to be black at both ends when I tried them and found they were not for me 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonse Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 The silks look like the coated ones you get on Dunlop flatwounds. They sound round-esque when new. What's the bridge end like? Blacks silks with brass/silver/black ends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 2 hours ago, Robert Manning said: they do but you have to ask for it. I got an anniversary jazz and the classic p bass II last month and he got me some Lebellas and and nice wounds on the other with set up. but for this one I just ask for no strings and I knew I would replace them with elixir (didn’t want to waste a set). Good to know 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 La Bella 760FS flats have black silks and are pretty smooth (as most flats are). Not to be mistaken for the 760FL set, which have red silks. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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