Aging new strings faster for better tone?

[RadioactiveGuy4]

So i got a new Jazz bass and got a setup on it and got some new strings( Ernie Ball Heavy guage) and i am just hating to the sound of the new strings just too bright.

So here is my question. Is there a way to quickly age stings so they get past the new string sound and into the broke in sound?

thx

[mdogs]

First off, get some different strings, if you think they sound bad now just wait... The best way to wear them in is to play them hard, nothing like a little skin and grease!!!

[stflbn]

Buy bulks of used strings here on talkbass when people post them. If used string sound is your thing.

[RadioactiveGuy4]

New strings may be the answer but i wanted to try to use these as they are new and money does not grow on trees.

I have been wanting to try flats and this may be the time to try it but i still want to get some of my money out of these strings

[thesilence]

Originally Posted by RadioactiveGuy4

New strings may be the answer but i wanted to try to use these as they are new and money does not grow on trees.

I have been wanting to try flats and this may be the time to try it but i still want to get some of my money out of these strings

When you try flats try Chromes they make for an easy transition from rounds, although I hear lately they're workmanship is getting a little shoddy.

[RadioactiveGuy4]

Thx for the recomendation Silence. Im thinking that rounds might be the way to go with my playing style and tone that i want.

Cost of chromes?

[gmarcus]

Just play them constantly. Keep your bass with you when you are watching TV and play it unplugged. Not a bad time to run scales up and down the neck and to practice fretting your notes accurately. Just be careful not to over do it and hurt your hands.