Musicman20 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Hey Ive been a Rotosound Swing Bass 66 Stainless user for years. I fancy something different now. I would like to try something a little more expensive in the stainless/nickel roundwound territory. I do not like high tension strings, so that has to be taken into account. They would be used on either my USA Fenders or Stingrays. I do not want to fiddle with the setup/truss rod. Im thinking maybe DR Highbeams? Any other ideas? I would also like to try some flats, and after reading some posts, it seems the TI flats are very popular and are not too tense. Suggestions? I want to set myself up with everything I want before I move to London and become very poor, (temporarily I hope). Thanks as always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinson Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 For flats I'd def recomend La Bella FL's, I have a set of TI's which I bring out every now and then but generally too floppy for my taste, lovely rich woody tone though. The La Bella's would suit your punky pick playing and also sound boodiful and Jamersonesque when you play wth your fingers, they have a nice tension IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I'd recommend DR Low Riders, they arent very high tension at all, even though HI-Beams are even lower tension, put they have a fantastic tone- loads of lovely mid grind that I think would really suit you sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I can't get over how good the Thomastik Infeld Power Bass strings sound on my jazzes. I prefer them to the Celinder branded strings - and I@m normally a big believer in using the Manufacturers strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay Splayer Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 DR Fatbeams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdgrsr400 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I like Overwater strings, you'd probably be best with the light tension ones. Nickel for warm tones, steel for zing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I'm a fan of DR Sunbeams, warm and very nice feel too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Thanks guys! Gareth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Hi Beams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I have been getting on really well with Nickel Slinkys recently. Worth a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobiebass Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 (edited) Elixirs for your ray 10000000% gimme your address and ill post you some half used ones. I need to pop to the shop for some beer anyways and the postoffice is across the road. Got a elixir B if you need it too. got some used twice DR hot pinks id flog for £15 inc postage. might be a little short tho. Edited September 16, 2009 by Jobiebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 [quote name='Jobiebass' post='600267' date='Sep 16 2009, 02:48 PM']Elixirs for your ray 10000000% gimme your address and ill post you some half used ones. I need to pop to the shop for some beer anyways and the postoffice is across the road. Got a elixir B if you need it too.[/quote] My favourite sounding string. Ive got them on my Fender P5 and got a set for my DJ5 last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I LOVE TI Jazz rounds. Just fabulous. Low tension goodness with a strong fundamental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 Cheers guys ill read this properly at the weekend busyyyyyyyy night tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 [quote name='51m0n' post='598006' date='Sep 14 2009, 10:48 AM']I'd recommend DR Low Riders, they arent very high tension at all, even though HI-Beams are even lower tension, put they have a fantastic tone- loads of lovely mid grind that I think would really suit you sir![/quote] +100 I have Lo Riders on the Kinal, and they sing and growl like the Boothen End at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Brilliant strings. Warwick Black Labels are great too, but more abrasive on the fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarPig Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 (edited) Status Half-Wounds. Such a comfortable, nice sounding string. Good for slapping too imo. Not too pricey at £20ish delivered from the Status website. Edited September 16, 2009 by WarPig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 (edited) i wish i could recommend DR low riders, but mine last about a week before i snapped the E (!) and D strings. Probably had a dodgy set, but its put me off getting them again. Been looking at these, any opinions? [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomastik_jn344.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomastik_jn344.htm[/url] or [url="http://www.hwmusic.co.uk/product/thomastik_87827.aspx"]http://www.hwmusic.co.uk/product/thomastik_87827.aspx[/url] Edited September 17, 2009 by Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 [quote name='WarPig' post='600915' date='Sep 16 2009, 11:57 PM']Status Half-Wounds. Such a comfortable, nice sounding string. Good for slapping too imo. Not too pricey at £20ish delivered from the Status website.[/quote] These are awesome on fretless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 Ive sold some new Roto sets I had as im now leaving the band I used that lighter gauge with. Plus, I fancied a change. I have TI flats on one of my Ps, which is great. Sounds and feels awesome. I like the low tension. What about a Stingray? Any tried EB flats or should I stick to TIs? 100 Gauge for the E string max. In addition, im going to restring a bass with DR Stainless Steels, and Im thinking either Hi Beam or Fat Beam....only £2 difference, anyone care to comment? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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