Good Slap strings

williamk · #1 10-03-2010, 12:17 PM

I own P/J fender, and I'm a roundwounds guy. I've tried flats (mainly because of TB where everyone seems to praise them) on several occasions, but was always disapointed, even with p-bass pickup. So I'm back to rounds again, and will probably not switch back to flats anytime soon. I'm using rotosounds at the moment which are great, but I'm wondering if there are any strings out there notorious for slap? I'm not a huge slapper, but I play finderstyle and pop a few notes here and there. The rotosounds are doing a great job, but if ever someone knows a better slap string, let me know!

RadioMasterDude · #2 10-03-2010, 12:56 PM

I recommend some DR Lo-Riders Stainless Steel or Nickel, or some DR Sun Beams (nickel), but I feel them a little more tense. Both of them are my personal favorites, and I slap most of the time. They last for a pretty long time if you take care of them.

Kwesi · #3 10-03-2010, 01:26 PM

As far as rounds go DR anything, Ken Smith anything, Sadowsky anything.

williamk · #4 10-03-2010, 01:30 PM

all right, I'll check those out
thanks!

williamk · #5 10-03-2010, 01:32 PM

wooow I just checked DR's website, what's with those new NEON strings?! Has anyone tried those?

RockFistMusic · #6 10-03-2010, 02:06 PM

I have been a long time fan of DR long neck taper (also Bootzilla's) and Ken Smith taper, for a great deal bang for your buck, Dean Markley SR2000 taper core SS rounds theyre like $20 on MF and great
many of the others dont sound as good and go dead rather fast IMHO