D'Addario Chromes on a Beatle Bass?

gregstj114 · #1 04-22-2011, 03:28 PM

Do any of you use D'Addario Chromes on Hofner basses or Hofner copies? When I go to my local music store tomorrow, I'm going to buy a set of D'Addario Chromes (40-100 gauge) and put them on my Rogue Viola Bass. Will the Chromes produce a nice classic rock tone (from the 1960s British Invasion)? Any help will be greatly appreciated!

JimmyM · #2 04-22-2011, 09:27 PM

it'll take them a month or two to settle down (less if you rub grease on them), but i've done it and it sounds great.

JustDavid · #3 04-23-2011, 07:13 AM

I assume the Rogue has a tailpiece. So you'll want Medium Length not Short Length.

Very very nice sound on my Epi Viola. I'd call it more 'upright-y' than 'classic rock-y', but my definition of Classic Rock is after the British Invasion (i.e. more a Rounds sound).

88ric2030 · #4 04-24-2011, 10:57 AM

Yes I have a Jay Turser Hofner copy with Chromes, sounds great. They've been on it for a year and a half .

rumblethump · #5 04-29-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JustDavid

I assume the Rogue has a tailpiece. So you'll want Medium Length not Short Length.

Very very nice sound on my Epi Viola. I'd call it more 'upright-y' than 'classic rock-y', but my definition of Classic Rock is after the British Invasion (i.e. more a Rounds sound).

I have a set on Davison copy. I was able to get a super low setup with them.

chuck norriss · #6 04-29-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gregstj114

Do any of you use D'Addario Chromes on Hofner basses or Hofner copies? When I go to my local music store tomorrow, I'm going to buy a set of D'Addario Chromes (40-100 gauge) and put them on my Rogue Viola Bass. Will the Chromes produce a nice classic rock tone (from the 1960s British Invasion)? Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Ithink those brit cats used rotosound.
if youre talking about mimicking sir paul's sound i would research what he used. I don't know what he used.

JimmyM · #7 04-29-2011, 10:33 PM

doesn't matter what they used for strings, quite honestly. they all sound the same once they're dead.

jazz Bass 74 · #8 04-30-2011, 08:48 PM

The only flats that work well for me on a short scale bass are Pyramid Golds from Germany. They are completely different from other flats -- very flexible and smooth. I believe these were the strings used by McCartney in the 60's.

Molochnik · #9 05-01-2011, 08:13 AM

I just put a set of chrome flats on my Epi Viola and it sounds fantastic. 45-100 gauge.
I initially bought em for my P-Bass, but decided to try and find a set w/ a 105 E.

FWIW, I had some email correspondence w/ Gibson and the rep said that long scale strings would be fine to use in the Viola..........we'll see how it goes.

Fendbassfan · #10 05-01-2011, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 88ric2030

Yes I have a Jay Turser Hofner copy with Chromes, sounds great. They've been on it for a year and a half .

I have the Jay Turser Hofner also. How do you like it? Harmonics are nearly as acccurate as my Fender Basses, but not that bad. Great action though!

gary m · #11 05-01-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gregstj114

Do any of you use D'Addario Chromes on Hofner basses or Hofner copies? When I go to my local music store tomorrow, I'm going to buy a set of D'Addario Chromes (40-100 gauge) and put them on my Rogue Viola Bass. Will the Chromes produce a nice classic rock tone (from the 1960s British Invasion)? Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Rotosound 77 Monel flats in medium scale nail that classic Hofner sound.