Inexpensive String Recommendations

[peaveybxp]

Hello I have a Peavey Cirrus BXP that I've had since January. It's a great bass, and I just can't put it down. I was cleaning it off yesterday with a polish cloth, and I noticed that the E string is very worn, and the A string is slightly worn. I have concluded that new strings are in order. What are some good strings that are fairly inexpensive, around 20 dollars? It'd be good if they are sold at a store like sam ash or guitar center because they are close by.

Thanks

[Falkner]

In that price range I like Darco strings. They sound even, fairly bright, and break in very nicely. I get mine for around $15 and prefer them to some more expensive strings.

[Chunk-O-Funk]

You should probably just go to your local store and find out what they have.

Most places carry Rotosound, D'Addario and Ernie Ball string which are decent strings for under $18.00 (four string set.)

[Bassman203]

I don't have much experience with strings (as I rarely change them) but I like nickel fender strings (they are what I have on now). I think they are medium gauge, and relatively cheap.

[bfc]

Ernie Ball strings are amazing. I highly recommend them! They are slow to wear out and sound great. I use the regular and power slinky 5 string sets. You could definitely get a 4 string set for around $20.

[peaveybxp]

Does anyone know anything about rotosound RB45's?

[R. Laevinus]

Originally Posted by Chunk-O-Funk

Most places carry Rotosound, D'Addario and Ernie Ball string which are decent strings for under $18.00 (four string set.)

Not fair!

'Round my neck of the woods, I can only find basic D'Addario four sets for roundabout 20, and usually 30. Anything worth having - Rotos, EBs, La Bellas, even D'Addario flats or fives, go four around 40 and up.

[stflbn]

SIT strings are very high quality for their price.

4-string sets usually just under $15, 5-string sets under $19 from http://juststrings.com

[peaveybxp]

Does anyone know what gauge the stock strings are for a Peavey Cirrus BXP 4 String? If not, I'll look tonight with a caliper.

Thanks For All The Help

[Double Agent]

At this price range, I would go with D'addario XLs. You would probably be fine with any normal gauge. .045-.105 is standard, or some variation that is close to that (.045-.100 or .050-.105).

[robd]

try here www.webstrings.com

[chunkstyle]

Dunlop Nickels are EXCELLENT strings and they cost a little more than $20 at my local GC. online they are even cheaper.


and by EXCELLENT i mean REALLY EXCELLENT.

[Hamrhed]

Originally Posted by Double Agent

At this price range, I would go with D'addario XLs. You would probably be fine with any normal gauge. .045-.105 is standard, or some variation that is close to that (.045-.100 or .050-.105).

Agreed... great strings for less- these go for $17 on Musicians Friend

[rageatmachine14]

DR Highbeams, they maybe about 30-35 dollers but they will last forever without going dull. Iv had the same set on my Traben for almost 7 months and still love them.

[lbwdog]

It's kinda like trying to find the perfect $10 (or under) bottle of wine!!

[jdlwareagle]

Carvin www.carvin.com

[ethompson2]

I just bought some carvin strings for pretty cheap hopefully they dont suck.

[Bassman316]

I've read around these parts something along the lines of Carvin strings being made by LaBella? If I'm wrong can someone correct me?

[Mastermold]

Originally Posted by robd

try here www.webstrings.com

I was going to suggest the same site.

[Bassman316]

Originally Posted by Mastermold

I was going to suggest the same site.

I've never bought any strings off of Webstrings.com. I checked out the site and their prices are ridiculously awesome. Anyone have any experience with their flatwound strings?