Anyone suggest some strings and explaintions for them?

[iSka]

iv had the strings that came with my bass for a good 5 months and was wondering what type of strings i could get to obtain a punchier sound.
i play punk/ska and usually play with a pick
ty.

[Parabolic Box]

According to your profile, you're using a 15W bass amp with an 8" speaker. That could be the issue.

[iSka]

So playing with a bigger amp would give me a better quality sound?

[Parabolic Box]

Originally Posted by iSka

So playing with a bigger amp would give me a better quality sound?

Well, bigger doesn't always mean better, but a good cabinet with quality speakers and enough physical volume for those speakers or properly tuned porting, and a strong bass amp to drive it can help deliver the punch desired.

Man, that was a poorly structured sentence.

[iSka]

dont worry i half understand you
iv been playing a year so im just trying to learn abit more about bass

[Solarmist]

Originally Posted by Parabolic Box

Well, bigger doesn't always mean better, but a good cabinet with quality speakers and enough physical volume for those speakers or properly tuned porting, and a strong bass amp to drive it can help deliver the punch desired.

+1 - He's right

[M@ddest_H@tter!]

Other than the amp, I might suggest dean markley blue steels. I have them on my Vintage Squire and I play lots of punk. Actually to be honest, they are a very versatile sting.

[Big Hungry]

Blue steels are my second favorite right after DR Highbeams. They are a little pricey but IMO worth it. Nice and bright punchy and easy on the fingers. I would say that DRs last longer than Blue Steels but Blue Steels are cheaper.

[MrBorisSpider]

Get yourself an Ashdown combo or maybe a Peavey. They are both good amps and affordable. You could probably get something around 150-200 watts for less than 300, used.

As far as strings, get some D'addario steels. They're pretty affordable, sound good and last for a while.