Brightest Nickel Rounds

[GroovinOnFunk]

Originally Posted by Freddels

Why can't you use D'Addario on the Roscoe? Roscoe ships them with D'Addario strings on them.

Need the super long ones. Jason doesn't have those at bassstringsonline. Roscoe has D'Addario special wind strings for them. Custom gauge and length.

Otherwise, I'd totally be buying those 2-pack specials he has going on

[mmbongo]

Originally Posted by GroovinOnFunk

Need the super long ones. Jason doesn't have those at bassstringsonline. Roscoe has D'Addario special wind strings for them. Custom gauge and length.

Otherwise, I'd totally be buying those 2-pack specials he has going on

Jason carries everything D'Addario has. He has all the Super Long sets listed right there on his site. If you DON'T see it, ask him.

[GroovinOnFunk]

haha... man, you are really insistent on advertising for him aren't you? if anybody deserves free advertising, it's Jason.

I have been in regular contact with Jason. He does not carry the strings that come stock on a Roscoe.

I'll be trying either DR Sunbeams or Ken Smith Compressors next. (perhaps both)

[SLaPiNFuNK]

We have every bass string single and prepackaged set that D'Addario offers.

Unfortunately at this time D'Addario does not make all of their singles available for purchase. However, while I was at their factory having a sit down with their product development team I stressed to them the importance of having all of their singles available. They will be formally announced and made available at winter NAMM.

They only offer a smaller selection in super long as far as pre packaged sets. You may be best going for a super long 4 string set and single Low B / High C strings.

And the twin packs are prepackaged from D'Addario and only available in their most commonly selling Long Scale sets.

If something is available we do what we can to get it on the site asap!

[Freddels]

Originally Posted by GroovinOnFunk

Need the super long ones. Jason doesn't have those at bassstringsonline. Roscoe has D'Addario special wind strings for them. Custom gauge and length.

Otherwise, I'd totally be buying those 2-pack specials he has going on

They're not custom wound or length. The set they put on their 6ers have one different gauge string in the set. That's the only difference. Send a message to Gard.

[SLaPiNFuNK]

On a side note... D'Addario and many other companies make sets especially for other brands... Even though they are made by it does not mean they are or not the same product repackaged. Different materials can be used and the specs can be different... But if they ship in something other than D'Addario packaging they are technically not a D'Addario product.

I am in the process of having some strings made up for a specific application and I can say xxxx manufactures them but they carry my branding (not a "proper bass" product).

[Freddels]

Have you considered the EBMM Cobalts? They are a bright string but the lows and low mids just seem to come out of them.

[K73]

I'm a fan of the nickel plated Dunlop's. Plenty bright IMO.

[LoTone]

+1 little finger/fret noise as a bonus.

Originally Posted by Lo-E

First set to be put on trial:
SIT Rock Brights

They are , in fact, pretty bright-sounding, which is exactly what Jason said they would be. Waiting now to see how they sound after the initial few hours of playing time.

The tension on these is just a little more than I typically like. Not a big deal, but noticeable. I'll see how they settle in over time.

[GroovinOnFunk]

Nickel dunlops are the farthest thing from bright. They are very warm and low-mids focused, I'd say. I also wouldn't call Sunbeams bright either. I tried those and was less than thrilled (the price tag is nothing to get excited about either). Finances and string longevity are a concern for me.
Still trying to find a good pairing with my Roscoe. I don't mind changing strings monthly, but refuse to do it more than that. I would like something that can keep that new string zing to it for about a month.
I had the current bass player for Blood Swear and Tears play my Roscoe with Dunlop Nickels and he goes "So these strings are pretty old, huh?" And I say "no, I just put them on 2 weeks ago." He thought they sounded dead as could be.
He recommended Rotosound nickels but also said he changes his strings every two weeks.

[valipe]

How about Richard Cocco Nickelwound? Nice strings if you can find one. Worth trying ... Otherwise Dr Sunbeams or D'Addario XL are my choices.

[GroovinOnFunk]

Just ordered some Rotosound Swing Bass 66 Nickel strings from BassStringsOnline.com

I'll post a review on here soon.

[Lo-E]

Originally Posted by GroovinOnFunk

Just ordered some Rotosound Swing Bass 66 Nickel strings from BassStringsOnline.com

I'll post a review on here soon.

I've got those on deck as part of the grand experiment.

The D'Addario XLs are still on and still sounding pretty good, BTW. They're pretty much exactly as I remembered them from years ago; a really good all-around nickel round. Just as they were when I put them on, they're bright without being harsh and have good detail.
Having these strings on for these past few weeks reminds me of why these strings are such a standard with so many players. There's not much here not to like. They're maybe not quite as bright as I'd like to find for this bass ideally, but if I had to go with these in the long run, I'd be fine with that. ...unless, of course, one of the other contestants gets even closer to the ideal!

I'll probably move on to set #3 in another couple of weeks. This set of D'Addarios will play what will most likely be their last gig this Thursday.

[klokker]

Originally Posted by capnsandwich

Sadowsky Blue Label (or Black Label) Bright Nickels. I've been using those ever since I found them for my 5'er. Sadowsky Blue Label Nickel Bass Strings from Bass Strings Online

Agree. Brightest nickels I've used yet. Low B stays bright too.

[mmbongo]

I found SIT Power Wound and Daddario XL to be much brighter than Sadowsky Blue. Blues are all about thick mids. Not much on top.

[rimbaud]

Just think about one very important fact: nickels don't last if they are not coated, as D'Addario EXP for example.

2 choices:
-trying coated nickels
-starting using Denatured Alcohol to clean them every 2 weeks or so... (90% or better, 95%)

... cos' if you don't think about that, beware of the cash spent in nickels strings !!!

[JaredBT]

I use the Dunlop Nickel Plated Mediums and they're awesome.

[capnsandwich]

Originally Posted by mmbongo

I found SIT Power Wound and Daddario XL to be much brighter than Sadowsky Blue. Blues are all about thick mids. Not much on top.

I've found that Sadowsky's Bright Nickels and Stainless Steels to be almost identical when both are freshly restrung on my bass. The nickels seems to flatten out quicker though. There's definitely a different feel to either string. I prefer the softer feel of the Bright Nickels over the SS strings.

[GroovinOnFunk]

Originally Posted by JaredBT

I use the Dunlop Nickel Plated Mediums and they're awesome.

... but dunlop nickels are the farthest thing from a brite nickel roundwound string, which is what this thread is all about. they are not bright at all from my experience. I tried 3 sets of them and decided they aren't what I'm looking for. IME of course... but I don't think they could possibly be called a bright nickel roundwound

[Lemon Of Troy]

Originally Posted by GroovinOnFunk

... but dunlop nickels are the farthest thing from a brite nickel roundwound string, which is what this thread is all about. they are not bright at all from my experience. I tried 3 sets of them and decided they aren't what I'm looking for. IME of course... but I don't think they could possibly be called a bright nickel roundwound

Agreed there. Dunlops almost have a 'rubbery' sound to me. Not bright at all. Do not like them.