Going to replace the Optima Gold's - would love some suggestions

[vicenzajay]

Hey all,

Been using Optima Gold Roundwounds on my Custom Fretless for the last 6 months. I've enjoyed the tone, but the gold is beginning to flake off (it's been getting a LOT of playtime). In addition, I've wanted to try some different strings with the hopes of a slightly more defined B string.

Another consideration is the fact that I care about the aesthetics...i.e. all the bass's hardware is gold, and the cocobolo top and kingwood fingerboard really support a "differently" colored string (vice a "steel-colored" variety). I'm not stuck on "gold"; however, I'd like strings that somewhat match the instrument. Here's a thread that has some pictures of the bass for color comparison:

Thread

Would love some suggestions from TB'ers as I need to order another set fairly quickly!

[MarkMyWordsXx]

i have optima golds, roundwonds, and i love them. id say its worth it to replace them but if your looking for something new id suggest black beauties. but thats just me, id stick with the golds. really nice bass btw

[vicenzajay]

Have any comment on the DR Black Beauties' B string?

I'm inclined to continue with the gold's as well unless I can find an aesthetically matched string type with a B string that might work better on this instrument.

Thanks,
Jay