Best strings for a Yamaha BB415

Zebrdee · #1 03-28-2009, 01:13 PM

Just got a second hand Yamaha BB415 and wondered what are the best strings for it. The originals have been replaced by unknowns. I would prefer them to have the red silks to make it look like the original strings if possible.

Thanks, Zebrdee.

Yapser · #2 03-29-2009, 04:53 PM

That would be something like Rotosounds, they have those red silk ends.

Stock string are Yamaha brand if I recall correctly. Hard to find, but they exist.

Zebrdee · #3 03-30-2009, 11:03 AM

Thanks Yapser.

Yapser · #4 03-31-2009, 06:09 AM

They do a bit of fret chewing if I recall correctly, although not everyone agrees with that.

I'm not quite sure which brands have red silk ends too, maybe stainless steel D'addario's?

HogieWan · #5 03-31-2009, 06:37 AM

the best strings are the ones you like. Yes that means buying a few packs and switching them around, and then doing it again.

Brick Top · #6 03-31-2009, 08:04 AM

My yamaha BB300 had strings with the red silky thingys on them when I bought it used....but I have tried a few sets since then(4 months). I really like the DR Lowriders the most. No red thingys....but nice tension and great tone.

Cheers,
BT

stflbn · #7 03-31-2009, 08:07 AM

Red thingies on strings are over-rated IMHO.

kramerj · #8 04-14-2009, 09:04 AM

I have a Yammie BB415 and replaced the original strings with GHS Boomers. Nice sounding set, red silks, and solid B string.

Joe Murray · #9 04-14-2009, 09:26 AM

You beat me to it. I was going to suggest GHS Boomers for all your red silky needs.