DR lo-rider stainless or the nickel?

[Pellotsalo]

Hi! I am buying new strings for my bass (sandberg pm5) and I am between dr lo-rider stainless and the nickel one. I have never try the nickel ones before..should I try? I am playing rock-pop. Does the dr lorider nickel works with rock also?
Thanks!
Jaakko

[Double Agent]

The nickel ones have a little less zing, but they sound very similar to the stainless version. I also thought the nickel was much easier on the picking fingers. But, if I you ask me to pick based solely on absolute best tone, I would go with the stainless. But, rest assured, the nickel still sound plenty good for any style where you would use rounds.

[MysticMichael]

Originally Posted by Pellotsalo

Hi! I am buying new strings for my bass (sandberg pm5) and I am between dr lo-rider stainless and the nickel one. I have never try the nickel ones before..should I try? I am playing rock-pop. Does the dr lorider nickel works with rock also?
Thanks!
Jaakko

I've played both versions of these strings. Both are just fine - you can't go wrong either way.

As to which one you would prefer, that'll be a matter of personal taste. "Rock" tone means different things to different people, so you'll just have to experiment and see for yourself...

I personally found the nickel version to be a little too subdued for my taste, and was pleasantly surprised to find that the stainless steels are warmer than one would expect from steels - so I prefer those. YMMV...

MM

[fr3tl3ssjunki3]

I love Lo-Riders! Fretted or fretless, they work fine for me.

[Willy2911]

I like stainless - they are brighter - however the nickel are softer, so if you are going to be in the studio, you might want a softer string, unless you use a pick.