Any thoughts on best strings for tapping?

RavenBasslady · #1 06-12-2009, 12:23 PM

Hey there-- I play an Ibanez bass guitar, and have been thinking of going to a lighter gauge string. I favor half rounds, because I do a lot of sliding around on strings, but I also do a lot of tapping, slapping, and finger picking. Any ideas on what strings would be best for my technique?

Fretlessboy · #2 06-12-2009, 03:41 PM

I use DR's for everything.Low riders and Xtra life coated to be exact. Both sets allow me to do it all

GeneralElectric · #3 06-12-2009, 03:53 PM

Its mostly the action. That said, I tap on the Ibanez I do have and its strung with SIT Rock Brites or something like that

Darkstrike · #4 06-12-2009, 03:56 PM

Low tension, low action, best for tapping.

bl2112 · #5 06-12-2009, 04:56 PM

+1000

Low action and get some stainless steels rounds in light gauge. I have Blue Steels on my SR305. Sounds great and I do a ton on Tapping and slaping.

Stickk · #6 06-12-2009, 05:02 PM

I use DR "Fat Beams".

chaosMK · #7 06-12-2009, 05:07 PM

DR Lo-Riders (fatter, stiffer than most, long life).

madbassplaya · #8 06-12-2009, 05:35 PM

Whatever Ryan Martinie uses!

RavenBasslady · #9 06-13-2009, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeneralElectric

Its mostly the action. That said, I tap on the Ibanez I do have and its strung with SIT Rock Brites or something like that

Okay, this makes sense. I used to play a Gibson EG or SG (?) and the action was really low. Excellent for tapping. So, I guess I'll be taking my bass in to get the action lowered.

RavenBasslady · #10 06-13-2009, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaosMK

DR Lo-Riders (fatter, stiffer than most, long life).

Why is that better for tapping? I've always liked strings with a lot of bend to them-- just curious.