Ken Smith string users......

[Beefbass]

Hey guys, I've just switched to Ken Smith slick rounds for my Pbass deluxe, and I love these things!!!

Anyway, I want to try a set of Smiths on my MIM fretless with DiMarzio model J's.

I want something with a little more of the roundwound bite than the slickwounds have. My question is, do you think Compressors, or Burners would be better for fretless? I'm thinking of the Compressors, but I see the nickel Burners also produce a warm kind of sound.

Just like to know what your thoughts are.

Thanks!!

[Beefbass]

I ordered a set of Compressors in light gauge today from www.juststrings.com

Will give a report after they come in, and I give them a bit of a workout.

BTW, I switched to Ken Smith slick round mediums for my Pbass. IMHO, it's like these strings were made for this bass!

[Slater]

IME, Ken Smith Compressors are just as bright as most nickel roundwounds, but the Burners are even brighter. Also, the Compressors have a little more tension than the Burners. I like both...

[Beefbass]

Originally Posted by Slater

IME, Ken Smith Compressors are just as bright as most nickel roundwounds, but the Burners are even brighter. Also, the Compressors have a little more tension than the Burners. I like both...

thanks for the reply. I just put a set of Smith short scale roundwounds on my son's Bronco bass, because they were the only short scale set the store stocked. These strings are pretty sweet, so I have no doubt that the compressors are gonna be really nice-just like the slick rounds I now use on my Pbass deluxe with Nordstrand P/U's.

[woody357]

I'm into the Burners they are a little bright at first, but the do mellow.