Help a stand-up player buy strings!

CoreyN · #1 10-30-2009, 01:06 PM

Hi everyone, I'm trying to buy new strings for my old electric, and I've been searching for ideas about what strings to buy. I've got an older bass with passive electronics. I mostly play jazz, blues, gospel, and some rock, and I have a GK amp. I think I'd like to stick with round wounds. Other than that, I'm open to ideas! Let me know what you think.

Phalex · #2 10-30-2009, 01:24 PM

If you like zingy brightness, go with Stainless Steel.
If you like a warmer tone go with Nickle.

Personally, I like boomers. They are nickle plated steel. They start out fairly bright, but mellow down a lot after about one night of playing.

Gearhead43 · #3 10-30-2009, 05:14 PM

I just started playing alot of electric bass again after playing 99% upright bass for a few years. I am finding myself digging in a little too much, kinda feeling ham-fisted mosty with my right hand.

I put the regular (which is light) gauge D'Addario Chromes flats on my P-bass and although I love the sound, I wish I had more tension.

Kind of a weird transition from the big monster bass to this little toy one!