First set of strings on my new G&L

**MAJOR METAL** · #1 03-21-2006, 11:24 AM

Hi Everyone

The dealer I went to to Order my G&L Semi Hollow ASAT in Greenburst ( Which should be here in a few weeks !) is going to restring my bass for me since the stock G&L strings just dont do it for me. These are my options and I havent tried any of these strings so i am open to sugestions , thanks.

DR Hi Beams, Low Riders, Bootzillas and Peacock Blues strings, D’addario XL’s, and LaBella Deep Talkin Bass Rounds and Flats

**MAJOR METAL** · #2 03-22-2006, 10:49 AM

Anyone ?

Dan1099 · #3 03-22-2006, 12:42 PM

I don't use a G&L, but I'm a fan of both XLs and Low Riders.

loendmaestro · #4 03-22-2006, 04:28 PM

Yeah - those stock SITs suck. I've used D'Addario Slowounds (now sadly discontinued) on my solid body ASAT , Rotosound Nickels (yawn) and now I'm using DR LoRIders. Really digging those.

flatwoundfender · #5 03-22-2006, 04:39 PM

IMO Labella Deep Talkin flats rock.

**MAJOR METAL** · #6 03-22-2006, 04:41 PM

I would like to go with round wounds for my first run with this bass.

Youngspanion · #7 03-22-2006, 06:35 PM

I'm thinking of putting The D'Addario round nickle heavey gauge that I have on my Areodyne Jazz, on my L2k when it arrives after yours. Not the same ones of course. New ones. I think they are pretty comfortable to play and I dig the tone alot on the Jazz.

Marley's Ghost · #8 03-22-2006, 06:37 PM

I have T1 powerbass on my L2k. Very strong, deep and loud.

**MAJOR METAL** · #9 03-22-2006, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Marley's Ghost

I have T1 powerbass on my L2k. Very strong, deep and loud.

I love the power bass strings , I used them alot on my Jack Casady bass.

Youngspanion · #10 03-22-2006, 06:51 PM

Are T1 Power bass strings high or low in tension?

AxtoOx · #11 03-22-2006, 10:24 PM

I just got my L2500 and I don't like the strings either. I'm going to put on DR Hi Beams to start.

spideyjg · #12 03-22-2006, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by loendmaestro

Yeah - those stock SITs suck. I've used D'Addario Slowounds (now sadly discontinued) on my solid body ASAT , Rotosound Nickels (yawn) and now I'm using DR LoRIders. Really digging those.

I missed the Slowounds and D'Addario swore the XL was the same.

No.

I am loving the TI Superalloys right now.

Jim

PeppermanL2K · #13 03-23-2006, 07:14 AM

I'm partial to Ken Smith Rockmaster Mediums (45-105). Medium tension, kinda zingy at first, but they mellow very nicely!

orlfl · #14 03-23-2006, 07:55 AM

I played a hollow ASAT the other day with tapewounds on it and it sounded great. Not sure what kind they were...

Helpful, huh???

loendmaestro · #15 03-23-2006, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by spideyjg

I missed the Slowounds and D'Addario swore the XL was the same.

No.

Jim

My sentiments exactly. I bought all of the remaining stock I could find on eBay but they're going fast!

PeppermanL2K · #16 03-23-2006, 08:02 AM

What's up with the XL's?

r_a_smith3530 · #17 03-23-2006, 09:10 AM

I just received my new set of TI JF344 flats to install on my newly-acquired '85 'Hog L2K. Also, for giggles I just put a set of Ernie Ball Slinky's on Fender Frankenbass, and they're pretty nice. The price was real right too!

**MAJOR METAL** · #18 03-23-2006, 09:38 AM

Whats the diffrence between the diffrent DR models?

NE4TT · #19 03-25-2006, 09:13 PM

TI Power bass on my ASATs, and Climax.
TI Jazz Flats on my Lynx.
D'Addario Chromes: flats, on the SB-1.

jamie

**MAJOR METAL** · #20 03-28-2006, 10:42 AM

I decided to give a go with the Hi Beams the first time around.