String question

[Figjam]

Okay so a few things to bring up.

Right now i use Dr Lo Riders, stainless steel, medium gauge, .045 -.105 on my Sterling. I like the tone, the tension is nice, but i usually get along with most tensions. The main reason im considering switching is because i hear they tend to eat frets more than most stainless steel strings.

So first of all, is this true? Or just a rumor? If they are consistant in this respect with other stainless steel strings, i shall keep them on my sterling.

Other question, when my HH Sr5 comes, im wondering what strings to use. Ive heard that the Sadowsky Stainless strings with the tapered B sound amazing (especially the B string). I want something with good tension as well as a nice slap tone, so these were my idea.

Any other suggestions?

[Dr Stankface]

Shouldn't this be in the Ernie Ball Strings forum?

Andrew

[Figjam]

Technically no since im not talking about EBMM strings, im talking about strings on an EBMM.

[Figjam]

Ah yes, and also i guess if there are any nickel strings with good tension and a good slap tone.. I like to keep a relatively high tension as far as medium gauges go because i like low action ,ala less range of motion.

[Dr Stankface]

Why are you talking about other kinds of strings on a EBMM forum???

Just messin' with ya.

Andrew

[Figjam]

Well just to appease stanky


Im also considering trying the EBMM hybrid slinkys .045 - .105 Since they are my gauge of choice and i might as well give ebmm strings a shot, never know i might like em;

who here uses ebmm strings? Thats probably a stupid question but what the hay.

[Dr Stankface]

Hartkes or TIs sound like they'd be up your alley.

Although, I think Hartke strings are a serious bang for the buck.

Andrew

[Figjam]

My reasoning for looking into the eb hybrid slinks is because they are cheap so i could replace them more often without feeling too guilty. I have a set of Ti rounds coming to me (thx bigballz) so ill be giving them a shot as well.

EDIT: Sadowsky Nickels look like they might be the thing for me. They have a hex core like the DR lo riders ( = higher tension) and claim to be brighter than other nickels. And the 5 string set has a tapered B, as desired. Looks good so far.

[maddog]

Not sure why a specific brand of stainless steel strings would cause more wear than others unless they are using a higher carbon content to make them harder. But then, I would expect them to get brittler. Anybody up on their metallurgy?

[Dr Stankface]

Hartke. VERY cheap and sound better than most nickel rounds.

Andrew

[Figjam]

It may be because the hex core? not sure, but either way i kind of want to stray from stainless in general, ive become paranoid about intense fretwear lately

[Dr Stankface]

Fret wear = Mojo

[maddog]

It may be because the hex core? not sure, but either way i kind of want to stray from stainless in general, ive become paranoid about intense fretwear lately

I've tried stainless and just don't like the feel. The TI powerbass have a nice throaty-ness to them. Not sure if that is what you're looking for tho'. Sounds like you want a brighter growl but in nickel.

[jongitarz]

Fret wear = Mojo

So, mojo=buzz?

[Figjam]

Jon sees it my way. My sterling being 9 years old, I dont want to encourage any more fretwear than neceesary. The frets are in good shape for the amount of use its gotten over the years (just mild scrapings on the more common used frets, ie: 1-7 or so) and i plan on keeping it that way. Ive been using stainless strings on it for the past year and i think im going to use nickel from now on.