Bass Strings

[fortvideo]

Hello all,
I got a 4 string stingray HH about a month ago and love it! It has about 40 hours of play on it and the string are starting to dull. I love the crisp sound of new strings and am thinking about putting new ones on. Any suggestions for cleaning the old ones? I have tried boiling strings in the past with no luck. Any brand of strings that keep the crisp sound longer? Any compresser pedal that helps with the crisp-ness? I don't have the best amp setup, but I loved the sound untill the last few times playing it. I may just be picky

 

[phatduckk]

use Wonder Wipes string cleaner they kick ass

https://www.shopatron.com/index/574.0.56.16140.0.0.0

 

[fortvideo]

Thanks

Thanks, I just ordered some...You guys always have the answer!

 

[adouglas]

Cleaning the strings only goes so far.

The windings get dents in them from the frets over time and there's nothing you can do about that except replace the strings.

 

[EBMM7181]

Try out the Super Slinkys ( Pink Package ) , I also like the Hybrid Slinkys ( Orange Package ) both are great strings and my favorites!

 

[fortvideo]

I think my style is pretty hard on strings... I slap alot and play lots of chords. How often do you guys replace strings?

 

[adouglas]

Every six months, but I prefer strings that have broken in a bit and stabilized. The first week or two they're way too zingy for my ear. After six months they're getting too dull.

Those who prefer old-school thump often don't change strings for a long, long time. Duck Dunn (remember the Blues Brothers?) supposedly said, when a string broke on him after being in service for quite a number of years, "Darn...it was just getting broken in....."

 

[Aussie Mark]

How often do you guys replace strings?

I replace strings when I first acquire a bass, and never again. Flats user.

 

[Dr Stankface]

I must admit, it's a joy not having to replace Heinz's strings. Same strings as when I got got it and they'll NEVER be changed.

 

[Spectre]

I've been known to run with strings until they pull apart.

Just switched out strings on my purple SR5.
The originals, been on there for 7 years.
I must say, the bass does sound alive. Hybrid pack and a 130.

 

[Dr Stankface]

That poor SR5!


Let me take it off your hands for ya.

 

[Spectre]

That poor SR5!


Let me take it off your hands for ya.

Well noted. I still recall a PM mentioning dibs.

 

[Dr Stankface]

I'm ready when you are.