The search for the highest quality Bass string

[skyjuice]

I am searching for the best quality bass string available for high quality studio production. Looking for input. I usually use Daddario's 50 - 105. Love them. I do lots of harmonics and slide playing, but also use pick for driving bass lines. I want to try something different. I am currently trying Blue steel's. not sure if I like them as much.
Any advice would be much appreciated

Thanks
Rob

 

[Masamax]

I personally use EB and DM strings for the most part and like them both. I don't think you should focus on the highest priced and most high tech string. Just finding a sting that sounds good for your bass is the best thing you can do, studio or at home IMO.

 

[skyjuice]

Thanks for the reply

 

[basadam]

IMHO there is no such thing as the highest quality bass strings. It's all about what you expect your sound to be and there are a lot of factors. I for example nowadays choose TI flats because of the thumpiness, thickness, ease of playing. I like them a lot but then you may not. It's all personal.

 

[bovinehost]

There are three variables when selecting strings:

1. type of bass
2. type of string
3. your opinion

And only number three really counts. For instance, I am a big fan of old school thump with not much 'zing', so I use Thomastik Infeld strings on most of my basses.

I also, however, think EB Slinkys sound pretty good on certain EB basses (don't last too long though).

I tried TI Powerbass on a Jazz a year or so ago and didn't like them at all. Was convinced to try them on my Bongo 4 and the difference is amazing.

Use your ears.

 

[skyjuice]

Cool. It makes sense. Thanks for your reply

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

Last week I thought the Fender strings on my Pre-EB were fantastic. Yesterday, I thought they were Just this evening I thought

>>>>I am searching for the best quality bass string available

Some are obviously better quality than others but, in the end, it's really subjective.

 

[jubjub721]

listen to all those comments

but my favorite string has to be the ernie ball hybrid slinky
this is a good string if u like a warmer tone

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

Subject to subjectivity, I subjectively think that, in a subjective way, D'addario Slowounds are subjectively OK.


Never tried EB strings though

 

[Psychicpet]

......Slowounds......

reeeeeeeeally nice strings.

 

[Fretbuzz]

I agree with everything that has been said so far but will pitch this to you. If you are in the studio you want to be as comfortable as possible. Play with the string that gives you that. I use GHS boomers because I like the way they feel on my fingers and the way they play. Converse for me, Dean Markley blue steels. I feel like I'm fighting the stings when I use those. Take it for what it's worth.

 

[easelkillya]

I like EB stainless steal supers.

 

[mike jewels]

IMHO there is no such thing as the highest quality bass strings. It's all about what you expect your sound to be and there are a lot of factors. I for example nowadays choose TI flats because of the thumpiness, thickness, ease of playing. I like them a lot but then you may not. It's all personal.

Agreed.

I also like Ernie Ball and Dean Markley strings. I haven't tried TI Jazz Flats yet, but they're on my list. Another string to consider is Elixir. They're coated roundwound strings. They're not that bright to begin with, but age well. There's usually no middle ground with these; people either love them or hate them. I like them. I have them on my fretless Ibanez. I think they sound great on a fretless. I don't know if I'd like them on a fretted, however.

Mike

 

[SWR_n_EB]

alright, im like bovine, i love the old school thump, in moderation. I like more of the growl sound, the meaty tone, with a bit of harshness to make the notes crisp and destictive. I like the EB green packet, what ever that may be.

I was thinking of getting a different pair. Neone have the same taste as i do. i've never heard of thomas infeld of what ever it is. I was thinking of sumthing i could get from Guitar center without spending and arm and a leg, and a cuple of hundred bucks. Cuz i just got a car. So, im essentially broke!

 

[RetepV]

I generally use GHS Bass Boomers on my Sabre, but if I can't get them, I use EB Slinkys .

The problem is that neither of them last very long, but when they're new, they both sound good. The Ernie Balls are generally the more expensive, which is why I buy the Bass Boomers most of the time.

But it's very subjective. Not just the sound, but also the roughness. Bass Boomers are pretty course, but that's just what I like. And I think the courseness gives them their characteristic sound.

 

[Aussie Mark]

My Stingrays both run D'Addario Chromes