George Porter Jr's strings

[MarkusBass]

Really lovin' this tone! I know technique is most of it, but anyone know what strings he uses? I'm thinking I can work my way there.

Go to "Keep On Marching". About half way through...you can really hear it.

Maceo Parker Super Jam - Jam Cruise 9 - iClips.net

I can't get enough!

[James Hart]

I think it was D'Addario XL. If you search for the interview I did here on TB, I had asked him.

[MarkusBass]

Originally Posted by James Hart

I think it was D'Addario XL. If you search for the interview I did here on TB, I had asked him.

Ah... ok... I'll check it out... I thought I was hearing flats.

[James Hart]

took some diggin gbut I found it...

Feature Interview: George Porter, Jr.

Strings: I use Daddario, (XL nickel Round Wound - Long Scale, 105's, 85's, 65's, and 55's)

[MarkusBass]

Originally Posted by James Hart

took some diggin gbut I found it...

Feature Interview: George Porter, Jr.

Ah... there you have it! You were right! Thanks!

[KoalaBass]

well, it's strange, it sounds really like a p w/ flats... and looks like it too!

[KoalaBass]

did he used them in the past??

[TC2112]

well - It looks like he is using a Lakland in that video, and that's not the bass he discusses in the interview, so maybe his gear is different now including strings; although, if you go check out the Funky Meters set on that same site, he is using that same Lakland and has a ton of bite in his tone that sounds like well used rounds to me. The fact that he uses his thumb a lot has a lot to do with that "thumpier" flats-like tone.