Favorite Nickel, Taper B, 6 String Set...

jokerjkny · #1 04-06-2009, 09:25 PM

Fodera? D'Addario? Labella? any favs? looking for something new and nice on my 6'er.

Tony G · #2 04-06-2009, 09:27 PM

MTD Nickel strings: http://www.theperfectbass.com/explor...&U=1&SS=1&CR=Y

Tony G · #3 04-06-2009, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jokerjkny

Fodera? D'Addario? Labella? any favs? looking for something new and nice on my 6'er.

This thread title and post aren't what I responded too. I responded to original question that you quickly changed. I've never tried the MTD nickel strings, but based on your original post they are an option worth trying.

jokerjkny · #4 04-07-2009, 03:13 AM

thx tony,

i'll admit that the mtd stainless steel literally chewed thru my hands, so while a little hestiant in trying these nickels. still, i am piqued.

jasper383 · #5 04-07-2009, 09:15 PM

I have a set of Carvin 6 string nickels on my Ibanez SR506. Nice strings; La Bella makes them. Tapered B, flexible and warm.

Garey · #6 04-07-2009, 10:02 PM

I continue to find Fodera's offerings my favorite....great tone, balance, long life, and decent price. I get all my strings from www.juststrings.com. I've tried all the major brands, and go back to the Fodera nickels...

Aloha, Garey

jokerjkny · #7 04-08-2009, 10:37 AM

garey!!!

woah, havent seen you in a long while... yea, i'm leaning towards the fodera strings. never tried 'em, but have always been an option.

greenboy · #8 04-08-2009, 01:25 PM

I love the Foderas, both their SS and their nickel. A little pricey, but the service is great, and they've done custom sets for me with no upcharge.

greenboy · #9 04-08-2009, 01:31 PM

I do a lot of my string experimentation with D'Addario XL and Pro Steel due to being able to leverage their published string data, and actually like them quite a bit for what I am doing and with my basses, but I have to say that Labella's tapercore B strings (like the .128) seem to be made for my particular 34"-scale basses.

But Knuckle Guitar Works (Skip, are you reading?) is one to watch for. The prototype set I've been testing is perfect for my approach and the B0 and F#0 both are the best I've ever used. I hope these go into production soon! You can read a little more about these toward the end of the fEarful thread in my sig.

Grateful · #10 04-12-2009, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony G

MTD Nickel strings: http://www.theperfectbass.com/explor...&U=1&SS=1&CR=Y

+1,000. I have MTD's on my Lakland, and had them on a 35" sixer that I had to sell. They are my absolute favorite nickels and I recommend them highly!

jokerjkny · #11 04-16-2009, 02:37 AM

well,

bought the mtd nickels.

i'm pretty sure i tried them on a 4 string jj mtd, but the winding ends were in silver cloth. at least i think i did cause they were fairly smooth feeling, and in the past, the steel mtd strings have literally shredded my fingers.

i bought a set of the d'addario tapercore nickels to compare them to. i'll post back later.

CliffD · #12 04-17-2009, 03:06 PM

I've been loving the MTD nickels I've got on my 635, very good strings!

VroomVroom · #13 04-17-2009, 06:36 PM

Echo the MTD's....I really like 'em.