Jazz Bass: Angry Strings.

Groover · #1 07-08-2010, 07:32 AM

I'm setting up my '74 Fender Jazz Bass for a certain project where I'd like the bass to sound "angry".

This will mostly be tuned to Drop-D, so the strings must have a fair amount of tension.

I currently have a setup with Sadowky blue labels NPS, Mediums, and have already tried on this bass in the past DR Marcus Miller Fatbeams, and Low Riders (NPS)

Since I have these at home already that I've removed from other basses, I plan on trying Sadowsky Flats (Black Label), and Fender 7250M

Which strings should I consider trying if the above don't fit the bill?

Tension must be fair, not too sparkly or clanky, but have a lively edge with low-low-mid emphasis.

Thanks for any suggestions you can add

FunkMetalBass · #2 07-08-2010, 07:46 AM

Fodera. I use their 6-string heavy strings, so if you can find an equivalent 4-string model, get 'em.

Groover · #3 07-08-2010, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by FunkMetalBass

Fodera. I use their 6-string heavy strings, so if you can find an equivalent 4-string model, get 'em.

These here?

http://www.juststrings.com/fod-50110.html

I've never used that brand. What color are the silks? (just curious)

Meatrus · #4 07-08-2010, 09:59 AM

Sounds like you are describing Rotosound 66 to me

, go for the heavy gauge and you will be fine for drop D.

FunkMetalBass · #5 07-08-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Groover

These here?

http://www.juststrings.com/fod-50110.html

I've never used that brand. What color are the silks? (just curious)

No silks. Pure, unadulterated, silkless tone.

drewfunk · #6 07-08-2010, 05:31 PM

Markley Skullbusters, the Misfits strings, are pretty freaking mean sounding.

1kinal · #7 07-08-2010, 10:56 PM

This totally sounds like you need DR Stainless steel Lo-Riders.

The rotosounds suggestion is also a good one, in fact for me those DR's are what I wanted the Rotosounds to be. Longer life, same great sound but easier on the frets and fingers.

Great low-end with a low-mid punch, agressive being the first word that comes to mind to describe them. The tension is on the high side though, if you can live with that.

darkstorm · #8 07-09-2010, 01:45 AM

Another vote for the Rotosound swing 66. Yes they have a little clank, but whats angry withour snarl and grind? Lol,

TortillaChip520 · #9 07-09-2010, 01:54 AM

It helps if they're often beaten and seldom fed.

jpTron · #10 07-09-2010, 09:12 AM

Agree on the Roto 66. Just put some on my Jazz and set it up since I just got it off ebay and the thing sounds mean

Groover · #11 07-13-2010, 06:05 AM

I ended up putting on a set of heavy EH-50 (.50-.110) SS Low Riders, tuned DGCF.... perfect

Just what I was looking for.

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll try the Rotos on another bass, but for now... I'm happy with this one!

jasper383 · #12 07-13-2010, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by FunkMetalBass

No silks. Pure, unadulterated, silkless tone.

Nothing kills the anger like the silks. Like little anger mufflers, they are.

SurferJoe46 · #13 07-13-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jasper383

Nothing kills the anger like the silks. Like little anger mufflers, they are.

Is this the truth or are you greenin' me?

How can silks - which are nowhere near the wiggling part of the string make any difference?

My wife teased her hair once and made it VERY angry!

One Bad Monkey · #14 07-13-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by darkstorm

Another vote for the Rotosound swing 66. Yes they have a little clank, but whats angry withour snarl and grind? Lol,

Another +1. Definitely an agressive sounding string.