Long lasting Stainless

finfrocka · #1 10-18-2011, 05:03 PM

I did a search and the results were fairly inconclusive. I just bought a SB-14 and wouldn't mind trying a new set of stainless if they are truly better.

I normally play the Marcus fat beams 45-105. From what I've read, these strings have some votes for a good long life. But, I was just wondering if you guys think there would be a better choice.

mmbongo · #2 10-18-2011, 09:00 PM

When I read just the title I was going to suggest....FatBeams. You're not really going to do better than those

G00D+~VIBES · #3 10-18-2011, 09:10 PM

I too was going to suggest FatBeams. :0)

bass_lord_mutha · #4 10-18-2011, 09:12 PM

Add another tally for Fat Beams

finfrocka · #5 10-18-2011, 09:26 PM

Hahaha ok, I just wasn't sure if I was missing out on something else.

Razman · #6 10-18-2011, 10:30 PM

Depends on the bass. I was a DR DDT fan for a while (on a Cirrus) but on my custom I put on some D'Addario ProSteels and they have lasted more than six months. I haven't had strings last that long on any bass except for a Dingwall I owned. YMMV...

finfrocka · #7 10-18-2011, 11:07 PM

I'll have to give the Prosteels a try sometime soon. I haven't had any luck with d'addario strings on bass though. But for guitar they are all I buy.

mmbongo · #8 10-19-2011, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by finfrocka

I'll have to give the Prosteels a try sometime soon. I haven't had any luck with d'addario strings on bass though. But for guitar they are all I buy.

If you're using FatBeams now, don't bother with that downgrade.

mdogs · #9 10-19-2011, 07:43 AM

Yeah, FatBeams are the best I have used for steel strings. At least 90% of the people that I know who use D'Addario do so because of price, they are no bargain though...

finfrocka · #10 10-19-2011, 10:55 AM

Idk where you guys are buying your strings. A music site that sells them and rhymes with hamhash sells them for 26 dollars shipped free. D'addario isn't THAT much cheaper.

bass_lord_mutha · #11 10-19-2011, 11:09 AM

Prosteels are good also. As a personal quirk I can't justify the multi-colored ball ends, hehe. Plus I like the longevity and tone on the Fat Beams better.

elgecko · #12 10-19-2011, 11:13 AM

Lo Riders...they're like Fat Beams with a hex core. I've had a set on for at least two years.

finfrocka · #13 10-19-2011, 11:56 AM

I thought the low riders had higher tension if I remember right. I really like the tension on the fat beams. Also what difference does the hex core make?

elgecko · #14 10-19-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by finfrocka

I thought the low riders had higher tension if I remember right. I really like the tension on the fat beams. Also what difference does the hex core make?

I think the hex core adds tension among other things.

mmbongo · #15 10-19-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by elgecko

I think the hex core adds tension among other things.

Yep. Higher tension, less output.

elgecko · #16 10-19-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mmbongo

Yep. Higher tension, less output.

Less zing too!

finfrocka · #17 10-19-2011, 04:01 PM

I like plenty of zing!