I like my strings like I like my shoes

[nocontrols]

I hate them brand new... too crisp and stiff. I need them to be broken in but if you go too far in that direction, they're dead.

Some people LOVE new strings and change them constantly. I've heard of pros that change them every show. New strings are too bright and clanky and metallic sounding. I need it to be warmer and darker. It does them good to be a bit worn in. On the other hand, absolutely blackened strings only go "thump" and I need them to ring out a bit more. I don't want dead strings any more than I want a piece of foam stuck under the strings at the bridge.

Does anyone else feel the need for that perfect balance or am I just choosy?

[dukeorock]

OR...with little velcro straps across the top

[FunkMetalBass]

At first I thought your thread read "my shoe laces", and I instantly visualized a bass with strings tied in bows.

[UncleFluffy]

Black and shiny?

[otis_thick]

Originally Posted by nocontrols

I hate them brand new... too crisp and stiff. I need them to be broken in but if you go too far in that direction, they're dead.

Some people LOVE new strings and change them constantly. I've heard of pros that change them every show. New strings are too bright and clanky and metallic sounding. I need it to be warmer and darker. It does them good to be a bit worn in. On the other hand, absolutely blackened strings only go "thump" and I need them to ring out a bit more. I don't want dead strings any more than I want a piece of foam stuck under the strings at the bridge.

Does anyone else feel the need for that perfect balance or am I just choosy?

I am with ya!!

[tjh]

I was sure I would open the thread and see somethng about a little 'soul' built into them ...


... and, dont be picking on my little trick bridge foamies now

[bluesdogblues]

I use Jamerson LABella sets and I'm very happy. But I like Dead strings tone

[nocontrols]

Originally Posted by UncleFluffy

Black and shiny?

ha ha... Not quite.

Originally Posted by tjh

I was sure I would open the thread and see somethng about a little 'soul' built into them ...


... and, dont be picking on my little trick bridge foamies now

Originally Posted by bluesdogblues

I use Jamerson LABella sets and I'm very happy. But I like Dead strings tone

I resisted the urge to go with a pun. I like that one, though

I understand the dead and/or muted string tone. It certainly has its time and place. But I need a bit more zing, just because I play rock. Not too much... I still consider my tone basically warm and dark but it has to have some kick to it. Flats sound great for jazz, though. There are jazz guys who NEVER change their strings.