Could use a prescription...

Xyphere · #1 07-10-2007, 12:22 PM

I picked up a set of D'Addario Chromes for my Fender Deluxe Active Jazz bass a few ago and when they first went on I really liked them. Now they're far too mellow/warm for my taste. I tried out D'Addario Nickel XLs, but those are way too bright. Anyone have a recomendation on what I should try out next? Something a bit brighter than Chromes would be cool.

Thanks for your help!

XansNiceSweater · #2 07-10-2007, 01:19 PM

More cowbell.

hehe.

Try on some DRs and let them wear for a while until they mellow out.

david fitch · #3 07-10-2007, 06:40 PM

How long did you leave the XL Nickelwound strings on? I use the Chromes on a few P-Basses and the XL Nickelwounds on a few P & Jazz Basses....I leave the XL's on a few months and they mellow out nice.

anyonefortennis · #4 07-10-2007, 06:43 PM

According to D'addario, half round are right in between.

http://www.daddario.com/DADFBass.aspx?ID=3

Xyphere · #5 07-10-2007, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by david fitch

How long did you leave the XL Nickelwound strings on? I use the Chromes on a few P-Basses and the XL Nickelwounds on a few P & Jazz Basses....I leave the XL's on a few months and they mellow out nice.

I had them on for a few hours of playing, then artificially aged them through butter haha.

david fitch · #6 07-10-2007, 08:10 PM

Butter , Huh...Did it work ? Wait, I think I'll pass on that.

mellobud · #7 07-10-2007, 08:54 PM

I love my Rotosound 77LD flats on my Marcus Miller 4. Granted theyve been on for a week but as of now I really love them (the E is pretty growly). this is my second time trying flats and these were way better than the fender flats I tried.

jenderfazz · #8 07-10-2007, 09:19 PM

Try halfrounds, groundwounds, etc.

Xyphere · #9 07-11-2007, 01:15 AM

I've heard nothing positive about the d'addario half rounds, so I'm kind of reluctant to try those out. I'll definitely look at those Rotosounds and some other groundwound/half rounds though... any other suggestions for those? I vaguely remember hearing something about GHS having good half wounds.. I think...

Xyphere · #10 07-11-2007, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by david fitch

Butter , Huh...Did it work ? Wait, I think I'll pass on that.

Help! I need to get rid of that new string sound!

BellBottomBlues · #11 07-11-2007, 02:39 AM

Rotosound makes a fine string, though the tension is too much for some.

The RS77LEs (Heavy Gauge Jazz Flats) are VERY bright but have a lot of growl, warmth and response. However they lose the super brightness quickly but still retain a lot of highmids.

However, if youre one of those Roundwound types, I'd suggest the Rotosound Swingbass set (RS66) excellent growly string and used by many of the top names in bass (Geddy Lee, Jaco, John Entwistle, Billy Sheehan, etc)

BellBottomBlues · #12 07-11-2007, 02:40 AM

Also, recently, I tried the Fender Nylon wrapped roundwounds. Very nice and full bodied string IMHO