Advice for Fretless Strings, please

[doogels]

I want to try new strings on my fretless Fender Jazz and am interested to see what strings y'all prefer. Currently I'm using tape-wound flats, and frankly, they sound like a toy. Typically, I like deep, rich, sustained tones that can still play brightly if needed, and can sound similar to an upright. I want there to be a difference between my fretted and fretless bass.

So, what types of strings are best for fretless basses?doogels@hotmail.com

[lowfrez]

Originally posted by doogels
Typically, I like deep, rich, sustained tones that can still play brightly if needed, and can sound similar to an upright. I want there to be a difference between my fretted and fretless bass[/email]

it's very hard to get a upright/ bright sound.

for an "upright" sound i'd try flats, or TI flats, lots of boom and not too bright.

For a "bright" sound i'd try using d'addario 1/2 rounds, these are great and i use them on my stingray5 fretless, very bright when i want them to be, but still have that flatwound "feel" and leav almost no wear on your board.

hope this helps,

gary

[Andy Daventry]

TIs are substantially brighter than other flats.

[cassanova]

this question has been asked many times, please do a search and you will find the answers you seek.