elixir strings for me ?

[j-bass-kreep]

Hello, I've been a roundwound user for 5 years but lately I'm getting tired of all the fret noise and string noise, none of my bandmates notice it but me, but its driving me crazy ! I do practice on my technique but even when I fret I get this soft "clank" that drives me nuts.

I've been searching around this forum and the elixir nanowebs caught my eye. I want punch and growl, I love mids . I don't want : Thump,boomyness,fret noise or excessive "zing". Are the elixir nanowebs right for me ? I found around here that they are "not as bright" which is something I like since I rarely slap.

[jrock357mag]

I use both the elixirs and d'addario EXP coated strings and favor the elixirs because the EXP's seem to be a little brighter when new then the elixirs and have more of a "plastic" feel to me. It also seems as though the elixirs last a little bit longer. As for sound i think sometimes that really has to do with the bass you are playing but over all the Elixirs do have slightly less "zing" then standard nickel round wounds.

[j-bass-kreep]

Thanks for your comment, I play a Jazz bass through a GK 800rb BTW

[JDHayes]

Is the noise an EQ thing? I use elixirs, which I love, but if I start hearing too much clackady-clack when I'm playing I most time take some treble out and use a little bit softer touch.

[Lucas G]

i have been using elixirs for over a year now, and i love them. i have them on my geddy and about a month ago i put a set on my P. they feel good, last forever, and give me whatever sound i am looking for.

[alexofc69]

Elixrs are not my favorite string. I use DR Lo-Riders and Hi-Beams on all of my basses. I do have Elixrs that came on my Schecter and I lover them! They feel smooth and they still sound new after a year straight of gigging and practice. They have a clackety clack to them, but not as much fret rattle noise as normal round wounds.
Try them. I think they may help.

[Mayers]

I use Elixir string on the majority of my basses. I love the tone I get from them. Lot of bass and just enough treble. They last between 7 to 12 months , when they start to have black marks it is time to change them ( or sometime they become hairy ). I know they are expensive but they live long enough and feel smooth.

[j-bass-kreep]

thanks for the input guys, one last question.. are they "boomy" ? I hate it when my E string is just too boomy