Just put on my new strings and I have some questions

Nestea · #1 10-16-2007, 09:12 PM

This is the first time I've changed the strings on my bass (I have a Fender Jazz). I'm not sure now that I made the best choice for my style of playing (I play in a country band). I bought some DR lo-riders because I had read on here about how long DR's lasted. Is this a bad fit for a country style or am I just overreacting at the different sound I'm getting from the strings? I know I don't want the slappy sound I'm getting now from them.

Also I'm getting a humming noise coming from my bridge I believe because when I put a finger anywhere on the bridge the noise quits. The humming continues even after the strings have been at rest for a while. Any advice on that would also be helpful. Thanks.

markdavid · #2 10-17-2007, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Nestea

This is the first time I've changed the strings on my bass (I have a Fender Jazz). I'm not sure now that I made the best choice for my style of playing (I play in a country band). I bought some DR lo-riders because I had read on here about how long DR's lasted. Is this a bad fit for a country style or am I just overreacting at the different sound I'm getting from the strings? I know I don't want the slappy sound I'm getting now from them.

Also I'm getting a humming noise coming from my bridge I believe because when I put a finger anywhere on the bridge the noise quits. The humming continues even after the strings have been at rest for a while. Any advice on that would also be helpful. Thanks.

Not sure about the hum but the strings will sound much less slappy as time progresses and will settle to sound the same as the previous set of strings , it is normal for new strings to sound very bright. However for country music I would probably go for nickel strings or maybe even flatwounds as you will get a warmer tone with these.

**DougD** · #3 10-17-2007, 05:51 AM

DR Lo Riders are great for funk or slap but may not fit your style of music. they do mellow some with time, but they will always have that snap. Try som D'adarios 220s. They are soft nickle and sound and play great. They may fit you better. Plus they are cheap too. Less than 20 per pack and sometimes you can get 2 pack for 20.

david fitch · #4 10-17-2007, 03:31 PM

Nestea, I played in a 60's / 70's Country Band for a couple of years. I would double on Upright and Electric Bass. For the Electric stuff I used my '73 Fender Precision with Fender Flatwounds (50-100) and nailed the old Country Bass tone.Dave