Shtrangz

[Psychicpet]

So here's a highly subjective subject... what type of strings are you all using? I've been a fan of Warrior Strings(made by D'Addario) because the actually fit the freaky scale/bridge/peg-to-nut distance on my old fretted5 but their B is a little long for my SR5. I've never tried a set of EB Slinky's (cut to me begging forgiveness of all at EB) but I am waiting for my free set for registering my bass on-line.... Derek... hehehe
But really, I am a nickel man, so how are the Slinky's?? Has anyone had any luck with the coated types of strings? Anyone tried flats on the B and E and round on the rest???


Psyncerely,
Psychicpet

 

[basscat]

I like the Slinky's, they're good, alround strings. I prefer tapered B strings though so if EB would provide that option the Slinky's would be my first hand choice. As it currently stands I prefer the B string of D'Addario Slowwounds and EB for the other four strings.

I've always been a stainless steel man but I've found that nickels do sound better on Musicmans basses.

Basscat

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

On both 4 string 'Rays:

EITHER

Fender 8250's. 45, 65, 85 & 110. Tapered E. Nickel coated.

They have a snappy sound and seem to last the longest.

OR

D'Addario Slowound's. Same gauge as above. Nickel coated.

Never tried EB strings.

 

[Psychicpet]

A-ha....(not "take on me" though..) I see the Slow Wound revolution does exist! I do love those strings when the budget allows, the silk colours are great!(do they still have those?it's been a while that I've been using Warriors)
BTW I went to see my buddy at the music shop and bought a few D'Addario B's so I'm back in business. He was lamenting the plight of the bassist as I was paying for one string what he pays for a set for guitar..... dirty rats! ;-)
He is a proud EB guitarist though.

ttfn

p.

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

Slowound's are very good...a bit expensive though...$100 Aust (about $65 US)

E is red, then blue, black and green

 

[Masamax]

I have 2 sets of EB strings for my SR5 and a Dean Markley Blue Steel lights. I rotate them around.

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

Jacko....where are you....I know what you're going to say

 

[Psychicpet]

"I need more fried chicken grease, my rounds are too new!"

JP ... or so legend has it......

 

[bovinehost]

Well, I was up in Dallas, Gavin, so it took me a while to get to this thread.

Aren't we pals? Couldn't you have just answered for me? You surely know what I'm going to say.

But let me preface my answer with this: people ask for all manner of different tones from Stingrays, and they get those tones. Some of it is the bass, to be sure - much more versatile than some non-believers would like to think. So it depends on that ideal sound that's in YOUR head. If you want that zingy top-end bite, then you use roundwounds (choose your weapon, although TI Powerbass are insane rounds). If you want that old school thump or if your Stingray is fretless (I do both), then do yourself a favor and try the Thomastik-Infeld Jazz Flats.

Downside? Yes, they're a bit expensive.

Upside? They last forever and get better with age. They're perfectly balanced, string to string. They do old-school thump like nothing else I've ever played. They're exceptionally easy on frets and, on fretless, your fingerboard. They are the most musically true strings I've ever heard. I'd been looking for these strings for 30 years and didn't even know it.

There, are you HAPPY NOW?

 

[Psychicpet]

Woo-Hoo!!!!! My strings are in !!!!! and a very snappy red EB sticker to boot! Thanks Derek and all at EBMM. I'm looking forward to trying out my very first set of Slinkys.

pSlink ya later,
Psychicpet