Ernie Ball Super Slinky Round Wound Bass Strings VS. Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky Round

[beantownbassest]

the title is as is. I play a Squire P/J bass and i just broke a string a few nights back and i was wondering whats better. I just got done using DR black beauties. i liked them but I'm only 17 and paying 35 bucks for a set a strings kinda hits hard. so I'm wondering whats better Ernie Ball Super Slinky Round Wound Bass Strings or Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky Round. I play kinda a mix between Alkaline Trio Blink 182 some nights then others I'm doing Beatles Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan. So in short i need a versatile good sounding string. If anyone can tell me whats the best choice. Also just a FYI I'm taking out my j pick up and getting SD 1/4 LBS p bass pick up and a bad ass II bridge so could you also take that into consideration. Thank you.

[Oreomeister365]

Um, I think the only difference is thickness? If you're playing blink I'm guessing you're using a pick in which case I'd suggest the thicker ones which I think are the hybrids

[Racermech]

Super slinkies are the thinnest string and Hybrid Slinkies have the same gauge on the D and G strings, but a heavier gauge on the E and A strings.

My Bongo came stock with super slinkies and I really dug the tone and tension. But, found that when I dropped to D, the E string became really floppy. I made the mistake of stepping up to Regular slinkies, which give great tension to the E and A, but the D and G were then really tight.

My next string change will be to the hybrid slinkies. I have them on my Jazz, but haven't strung up my Bongo yet. They allow for drop tuning and higher tension on the lower strings, but still the clarity and ease of play on the upper strings.

Of course, this is simply my experience and opinion.

[MrBorisSpider]

Get yourself the super slinkies. They really are comfortable strings. The tone is good for a few weeks, but it goes downhill from there.

However, if you're looking for good strings for cheap, look no furthur than D'addario twin-packs.

[BassMan250]

+1 on the D'Addarios ... in my experience Slinky's are very bright and metallic sounding for the first few days, then go dead very quickly (and don't mellow well, unlike some other rounds). D'Addarios are cheap, initially bright, last awhile and mellow very well. DR's are even better IMO ... so basically if you're set on Ernie Balls, Slinky's will sound good for Blink 182-type stuff for a week (2 at the most) then die. They're also too bright sounding for Bob Dylan stuff IMO. Go with the D'Addarios or DR's.

[beantownbassest]

well thanks everyone that was really helpful. I love this sight how i can post a question and the i get many different points thanks every one. and what D'Addarios would you suggest BTW.

[jordie65]

i've used both super slinky and hybrids and i found the supers went dead very quickly whereas the hybrids sort of mellowed in a nicer way and stayed very usable. the hybrids lasted a lot longer for me so by that token they work out cheaper.
just my thoughts

[MrBorisSpider]

Originally Posted by beantownbassest

well thanks everyone that was really helpful. I love this sight how i can post a question and the i get many different points thanks every one. and what D'Addarios would you suggest BTW.

Probably D'addario medium gauge nickel-wounds. I'd reccomend a light-gauge except I assume you'll be picking. Also, I would reccomend the steels if you were playing just punk. D'addario steels are very bright, however, you'll need a mellower sound for the Dylan stuff.

[John Wentzien]

webstrings.com
medium guage---$10 a set

[Jackrockson]

Webstring's are they that cheap.

Fontana

[lukas86]

Im currently using hybrids on my squier precision. They have a really good feel and I reckon they would suit you well for punk playing IMO. With strings, I guess you just have to try whichever and see for yourself.
Just beware when tuning up the g string, i was tuning my old one up slowly, and then 'twang' just a tiny bit too far and it broke.

[gonzorob]

What about Regular Slinky? What is the difference with them? (aside from the larger gauge)

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ngs?sku=100750

After playing Hybrids for awhile I went to these and have never looked back.

[55pbass]

I've been using the Hybrid Slinkys for a long time and prefer them over the Regular Slinkys. I play a Precision with SD Quarter Pounders. After reading about DR strings ALOT on talkbass, I recently tried DR Sunbeams and I like the Ernie balls much better. More punch and definition and a little brighter. Don't get me wrong the DRs are great strings but I'm sticking with the Hybrid Slinkys.

[plastik-bass[?]]

EB Power Bass

[Reuben]

Webstrings. Well worth the drop in price. I have Ernie Balls on right now because that's what was around, but they are no better than Webstrings IMO.

[Figbassist75]

I'm an Ernie Ball Hybrid player myself. I like the feel of them, especially when the action on my basses are set low. Very good for slapping and fingerstyle.

I don't play with a pick, so I can't say whether or not they sound good with one. I used to string my axes with GHS for the Ibanez and DR's for my Jazz but I ditched both when I tried the Hybrids.

They have a good punchy sound with fairly strong lows and the highs stand out more than on other brands but I'll admit that I also tweak my sound a bit with the controls on the bass and on my amp head.

Try them out and see what works for you. Really though it is a matter of personal preference and what sounds good in the styles you play.

[edge83]

FYI, the different names such as hybrid, etc. in reference to Ernie Ball strings just refer to the gauge- not a difference in construction.

Regular Slinky Bass: 50-70-85-105
Hybrid Slinky Bass: 45-65-85-105
Super Slinky Bass: 45-65-80-100
Extra Slinky: 40 60 70 95
Power Slinky: 55 75 90 110