Advice on which strings for 60/70s sound?

[Mikefish07]

We've been playing more oldies and I need that round deep sound. I know it's strange but I seem to get the sound when the strings need replacing. I've got a Yamaha BBeast 5 string and was wondering if anybody had suggestions on strings that will give me the sound out of the package. Thanks.

[Mikefish07]

I'm sorry I just read the posting rules and it says not to ask which strings to buy. Thought it was the quick way of getting advice since I want to pick some strings asap.

[Michael Jewels]

Originally posted by Mikefish07
I'm sorry I just read the posting rules and it says not to ask which strings to buy. Thought it was the quick way of getting advice since I want to pick some strings asap.

No, Mikefish07, it says to do a search before you ask which strings you should buy - no one's perfect.

You did include the bass you have and the style you want to emulate.

Anyway, I would suggest Dean Markley Blue Steel.
They are one of the fullest sounding, not overly bright strings you can buy. They're also a VERY balanced string right out of the package. I have literally bought over a dozen packs of them in the last year, and I haven't had one dead string yet! These are roundwounds, but, if you roll the treble off, they can do a fairly good imitation of a flatwound. You said 60s/70s sound, but, this could range from Motown to Yes. Either way, the Deans will not let you down. They're about $30 for a 5 string set. I'd recommend the 2680 or 2680A set. The nickel set are a little darker than the stainless, but, the stainless are kind of dark compared to most other stainless sets.

http://www.deanmarkley.com/htmlDocs/BassBlStPckg.html

Good luck.

Mike

[billys73]

How bout some D'addario XL's? Roundwound but nice and warm sounding, very full.

[Mikefish07]

Thanks, I'll take a look at the Markley and D'addarios.