La Bella Strings

DavePlaysBass · #1 07-11-2006, 09:59 PM

I just tried the M42B 5 string set of Hard Rockin Steels on my Sadowsky RV5 (40-60-80-100-128). The 128 taper core B is by far the best B string I have heard on this bass. After two months of playing these strings, the focus of the B just blows me away. However, I am still trying to get the optimum setup to deal with the ligther strings.

I was wondering if the Nickel Slappers have as good of B?

Also wondering sonic differences between the Super Steps and Hard Rockin' Steels?

Dave

Luckydog · #2 07-12-2006, 01:26 PM

+1 on the HRS. I have them on my NYC Std 4 and they are perfect.

BaldBass · #3 08-07-2006, 02:01 PM

My string of choice for a long time has been LaBella Deep Talking Bass in a medium heavy (50 to 109) I've been playing for over 30 years so I have tried most brands, LaBella is my favorite by far

Fuzzbass · #4 08-10-2006, 08:46 AM

A bassist neighbor of mine was the one to recommend Hard Rockin' Steels. He mentioned that Roscoe Beck uses them. My neighbor has a Roscoe Beck V, and so do I. So, it was a no-brainer: I got some Hard Rockin' Steels. I've tried other sets since (Rotos, Elixirs, DR's) but the HRS remain my favorite string on my RB5. As you say, the tapered B is superb.

I don't have any experience with other LaBella strings. I recently got some Deep Talkin' Bass nylon tapes, but haven't yet installed 'em. Of course they'll be a very different animal than the HRS.

tplyons · #5 08-10-2006, 10:26 AM

I played HRS for years, the M45 set. Always great for me.

Thunder_Fingers · #6 08-10-2006, 01:23 PM

I think im gonna keep to the HRS strings to, Awsome strings, sounds and feel great.. currently have dean markley strings on my bass and they feel heavey and slow to play... and a bit sticky... a problem i never have had with HRS, they are my kinda strings...

phat5 · #7 08-10-2006, 07:36 PM

It's been a lot of fun trying out various strings (pricey too!) I tried the HR's earlier this year, and have since tried 2 other brands. Recently tried the DR Hi-Beams on my Fender RBV, great sounding string. Anyone dare to compare the HR's to the DR's? Likes / dislikes?

Thanks, p5