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Old 08-08-2009, 12:33 PM
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I have been using DR Hi-Beams and they have treated me pretty good but id like to see what other players reccomend.
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Old 08-08-2009, 12:45 PM
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Nothing beats a fresh pair of nickel roundwound D'Addarios in my book.
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Old 08-08-2009, 12:48 PM
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I use the Dean Markley Blue Steels and they've done me VERY well! They last a long time too. I highly recommend them.
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Old 08-08-2009, 08:28 PM
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Nothing beats a fresh pair of nickel roundwound D'Addarios in my book.
Rockin' the two string bass, I see.
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Old 08-08-2009, 08:37 PM
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Old 08-08-2009, 08:37 PM
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Rotosound steel on the Squire Vintage Mod, and Fender Super Bass on the Carvin B5 fretless.
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Old 08-08-2009, 08:56 PM
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DR Daddario Rotosound ... those are 3 good names in strings.
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Old 08-09-2009, 10:19 AM
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As an old studio engineer told me "The best guitar/bass/strings/amps/whatever is whatever you're using and happy with."
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