colored strings for reggae

zsace1223 · #1 03-17-2009, 10:29 PM

I know that DR makes a bunch of colored strings, but I am under the impression that these are used for metal.

I play reggae mainly and use flatwounds. Do you guys know any colored strings that would be more suited towards my playing style? Thanks.

Delta_Petra · #2 03-17-2009, 10:35 PM

I say get a green one, a red one, a yellow one, and a black one and call it good.

rodl2005 · #3 03-17-2009, 10:39 PM

DR colored IMO will suit reggae fine. they're just a bit duller than regular roundwound strings & stay "alive" sounding longer- wich U MAY or may not want.... Diamond BLACK Beauties are black colored flats.....if U R after black strings. I've used DR reds/blacks & greens & all've been good to me.

tulsabass · #4 03-19-2009, 06:24 PM

I use the DR Blue Peacocks.
I've had them one my gigging bass for about a year now.
I play rock with a pick and surprisingly the blue coating hasn't worn off near as much as I thought it would.
I'm thinking of getting the green or hot pink ones for another bass.

jasper383 · #5 03-19-2009, 06:48 PM

They are Hi Beams with a coating on them, which lowers the brightness a little.

I think they still would be a bit bright for reggae, if you're going for the traditional reggae bass sound.

HEADLE · #6 03-20-2009, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasper383

They are Hi Beams with a coating on them, which lowers the brightness a little.

I think they still would be a bit bright for reggae, if you're going for the traditional reggae bass sound.

Everybody says this but I distinctly remember reading that they have a hex core. This would make them more like a LoRider, hence the reason I like them so much. Hi Beams are much to floppy.

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