Highest tension nickel rounds?

bongomania · #1 10-20-2006, 02:41 AM

I want to try some nickel rounds on my fretless. I like higher tension strings (and fatter gauge), partly because of the way I set my basses up, but I also just like the feel. I have some LaBella Slappers on one of my fretted basses, and I like the tension on those pretty well, but the volume and tone of them is very inconsistent from string to string.

So, what do you recommend?

Asaf · #2 10-20-2006, 06:03 AM

i like the Rotosound, but the DR's are much more comfortable (smoother).

Phalex · #3 10-20-2006, 06:15 AM

GHS heavy gauge.

FunkyFrosty · #4 10-20-2006, 11:17 AM

For nickels - D'Addario XL's, high tension, good price, long lasting with a nice overall tone.

Never tried them on fretless though, my experience with them is only on fretted basses, I too like high tension, but love the sound of flatwound Chromes on a fretless bass.

bongomania · #5 10-20-2006, 12:40 PM

Yeah, I've got Chromes on there currently and I like them, I just feel like trying some rounds for variety. Also, the Slappers feel tighter than the Chromes to me, but that could be because those two basses are constructed differently (bolt-on v. neck-thru, different woods, etc.).

bongomania · #6 10-21-2006, 06:21 AM

Bump- any other suggestions?

markjazzbassist · #7 10-21-2006, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FunkyFrosty

For nickels - D'Addario XL's, high tension, good price, long lasting with a nice overall tone.

+1

i use d'addario xl's (.5-.105)

thick and tense.