Deaj
Well-known member
I've had the same set of D'Addario Chromes on my white Bongo 4HH for almost 5 years now. This set just settled in right and kept getting better and better over time. I was pretty sure a string would have to start losing a winding or break somewhere before I'd change them. The were the second set of flats I tried many years ago and I just liked the sound and the tension so I stuck with them.
Given how much I like the EB Bass Slinkys on the Bongo's I've been tempted more than once to pick up a set of EB flat wounds and give them a try but never followed through. The 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' mindset seemed to win each time before I got to the register. Well, I finally grabbed a set and brought them home. It then took me a while to get around to pulling that old set of Chromes off the bass to try the EB flats. I installed the new set, tuned them up, and plugged into the amp....
Wow!!! These things sound great and have a great feel as well! The tension is just right. I know some of the improvement I'm hearing is the difference between new strings and a set that's been dead for a long time but the EB's definitely have more punch than the Chromes ever did even when new. The EB's have a more pleasant top end as well sounding great fresh out of the package. The Chromes took a little playing to mellow out the top end which was a bit unpleasant when new. The EB's sound fat, warm, round, and punchy! I'm sold.
Given how much I like the EB Bass Slinkys on the Bongo's I've been tempted more than once to pick up a set of EB flat wounds and give them a try but never followed through. The 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' mindset seemed to win each time before I got to the register. Well, I finally grabbed a set and brought them home. It then took me a while to get around to pulling that old set of Chromes off the bass to try the EB flats. I installed the new set, tuned them up, and plugged into the amp....
Wow!!! These things sound great and have a great feel as well! The tension is just right. I know some of the improvement I'm hearing is the difference between new strings and a set that's been dead for a long time but the EB's definitely have more punch than the Chromes ever did even when new. The EB's have a more pleasant top end as well sounding great fresh out of the package. The Chromes took a little playing to mellow out the top end which was a bit unpleasant when new. The EB's sound fat, warm, round, and punchy! I'm sold.
