Good round wounds for Pop?

KingRazor · #1 09-14-2010, 03:56 PM

I'm looking for a set of strings that aren't too expensive, feel good (supple but not floppy) and sound good in pop-style music.

I don't know how much string brands have to do with this, but I'd like strings that aren't weak in the upper register. You should still be able to hear the bass even if it's playing past the 12th fret.

tangentmusic · #2 09-14-2010, 04:04 PM

Rotosound Swing Bass

KingRazor · #3 09-14-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tangentmusic

Rotosound Swing Bass

Steel or Nickel?

dmusic148 · #4 09-14-2010, 04:27 PM

Rotos are fine- steels are brightest. Both will speak clearly everywhere but really, so will any decent strings. I'm partial to DR's myself- steels for some things and nickel for others. Just depends on how bright you like things, and also nickels tend to have more oomph in the midrange IMO/IME.

Spino · #5 09-14-2010, 04:40 PM

...TI IN 344 Super alloy 20€

eyecandy · #6 09-14-2010, 10:04 PM

rotosound and DRs are the string choices

KingRazor · #7 09-14-2010, 10:39 PM

for DRs, Sunbeams or Lo-Riders?

dmusic148 · #8 09-14-2010, 10:43 PM

Sunbeams have a little less tension than Lo Riders. You'd really have to try both to decide which you prefer.

KingRazor · #9 09-14-2010, 10:51 PM

What do they sound like compared to each other?

totallyfrozen · #10 09-14-2010, 11:59 PM

Good question:
Sub'd

Marton · #11 09-15-2010, 12:04 AM

DR Sunbeams : awesome feel
Dean Markley Will Lee signature : Pretty cheap, sounds huge, tapered

KingRazor · #12 09-15-2010, 12:13 AM

Sunbeams sound like they win in the feel category. I would still like to know how they compare tonally.

mmbongo · #13 09-15-2010, 06:11 AM

Dunlop Nickels. Very similar to DR Sunbeams (they are designed by an ex DR big wig). Strings and Beyond has them on sale, buy one get one free right now, so they're $9 a set!

KingRazor · #14 09-15-2010, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mmbongo

Dunlop Nickels. Very similar to DR Sunbeams (they are designed by an ex DR big wig). Strings and Beyond has them on sale, buy one get one free right now, so they're $9 a set!

Good to hear. Still want to know how all these strings sound like compared to each other though :P

Ferret · #15 09-15-2010, 02:48 PM

I used Roto swing for 30 years until about 6 months ago when I was talked into trying DR hibeams. I will not go back to any other string and I would have died for Rotos before. When I put them on I never had to do intonation (and they are a lighter string) or stretch. I tuned them up and never had to tune for weeks until a cold snap put my bass out.

KingRazor · #16 09-15-2010, 05:56 PM

Alright, I think I've decided that the Sunbeams win over the Lo-Riders for my needs. I listened to Ed Friedland's review of some various DR strings, you can view/listen here:

http://www.bassemporium.com/newslett...ewsletter.html

So now it sounds like I either want the DR Sunbeams, Roto 66s, or Dunlops. Both the Dunlops and the Sunbeams claim to be lower tension, which to me is a good thing. Lower tension allows for higher action and thicker gauge while remaining easily playable. Thicker gauge means more body and higher action means less fret noise. These are good things

Now I'd like to hear how the Dunlops and Rotos sound compared to the Sunbeams.

lowendblues · #17 09-15-2010, 06:09 PM

These: (available in twin packs)

http://www.juststrings.com/dad-exl170tp.html

Or these:

http://www.juststrings.com/dad-eps170.html

Just great all around strings. Using them for about 25 years, I've never found a bad string.

MysticMichael · #18 09-15-2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by KingRazor

Alright, I think I've decided that the Sunbeams win over the Lo-Riders for my needs. I listened to Ed Friedland's review of some various DR strings, you can view/listen here:

http://www.bassemporium.com/newslett...ewsletter.html

So now it sounds like I either want the DR Sunbeams, Roto 66s, or Dunlops. Both the Dunlops and the Sunbeams claim to be lower tension, which to me is a good thing. Lower tension allows for higher action and thicker gauge while remaining easily playable. Thicker gauge means more body and higher action means less fret noise. These are good things

Now I'd like to hear how the Dunlops and Rotos sound compared to the Sunbeams.

You're already closing down your options - after only two hours and a handful of posts?

Unless you feel you already have all the make/model suggestions you could need, I suggest you give a try to GHS Boomer B52s. IMO, they're a real sleeper - but with great, snappy, bright, punchy pop tone.

MM

KingRazor · #19 09-15-2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MysticMichael

You're already closing down your options - after only two hours and a handful of posts?

Unless you feel you already have all the make/model suggestions you could need, I suggest you give a try to GHS Boomer B52s. IMO, they're a real sleeper - but with great, snappy, bright, punchy pop tone.

MM

My goal is to eliminate options. I want to narrow it down to one string. I want to know exactly what brand, what type and what gauge of string to use and just get that. I don't have the time and money to waste testing dozens of different sets.

nemo · #20 09-16-2010, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by KingRazor

My goal is to eliminate options. I want to narrow it down to one string. I want to know exactly what brand, what type and what gauge of string to use and just get that. I don't have the time and money to waste testing dozens of different sets.

that made my day, thanks

btw, get the Sunbeams, they are great.
(saying that with 5 kg plastic bag with remnants of several years' string testing in the corner..)