Which strings for 30th ann. SR?

[RobertB]

I've tried the DR Stainless and prefer the Stainless Super Slinkys because of their smoother feel and tone.

Went to get some at GC today, but they didn't have any. Sales-buddy said he doesn't think they stock 'em. I guess they (the stainless slinkys) are probably the minority Slinky variety, in terms of sales. Guess I'll order some direct. I'm very curious to try 'em.

 

[danomar]

Crazy suggestion: Roto-Sound Swing Bass.

I picked up a set at GC for $10. They used to be the only decent strings I could get and I always liked the feel and tone. I like the stock EB Slinkys but wanted something slightly more tightly wound and a bit less slinky. These fit the bill and I really like them on the 30th Anniversary Stingray. Excellent tone from the instrument, at least as good as the stock strings, maybe a bit more of that piano-like sound I prefer.

I tried D'Addario Half Wounds and simply cannot like them no matter which bass I put them on. I tried DR Hi-Beams and they seemed very similar to the stock strings. I got a free set of DR Marcus Miller from GC but haven't even tried them. They feel too much like the stock EB strings.

 

[rejuvibass]

I think I'm going to try the roundwound regular slinky's on my new one today. As discussed above, the supers don't seem to have enough tension in the E and the A (particularly if you drop) and it can lead to buzzing and pickup noise if you aren't careful. I would also think that the thicker D and G will give a little more volume boost to those strings. Even with pickup adjustment I am finding those a little quiet compared to the E and the A.

Can anyone talk me into something else???

 

[kylierider]

Rhymes the "GI" Flats

Thats what my 30th fretless wears as well as my fretted 92SR. The GI's just seem to be the right fit for a SR.