in the market for some new strings

[plastik-bass[?]]

K I mainly play real heavy rock/metal and im in the market for some new strings. I have always used EB Regular Slinkys but im wondering if there is anything better i could use

I want a string that can cut through the mix of 2 guitarists. i dont want it to be to bright though i still like those nice deep lows. and it needs to be able to take a beating...i tend to play kinda hard :/

please post kind of string and guage

thanks in advance

[coolrunner989]

Rotosounds. I put em on my Jazz bass and it really punches now. Really nice low end and you can dial in some highs if you like, but its a great sound IMO.
Ive used DR highbeams, D'Addarios, slinkies, and a few more and I like rotosounds the best.

[plastik-bass[?]]

Originally Posted by coolrunner989

Rotosounds. I put em on my Jazz bass and it really punches now. Really nice low end and you can dial in some highs if you like, but its a great sound IMO.
Ive used DR highbeams, D'Addarios, slinkies, and a few more and I like rotosounds the best.

what kind and guage?

[coolrunner989]

Its a big orange box that says swing bass 66. medium gauge 95 - 75 - 60 - 40.
I think they come in other gauges if you want something different.

[plastik-bass[?]]

Originally Posted by coolrunner989

Its a big orange box that says swing bass 66. medium gauge 95 - 75 - 60 - 40.
I think they come in other gauges if you want something different.

ive heard good things about them.... might have to give them a try


anyone tried the Steve Harris signature strings??? they look....interesting

[thesteve]

I've used both DR Hi Beams and Rotosound Swing Bass 66s and recommend them both. I'm not really sure which ones I liked more though.

[AdamR]

The SH strings are flat wounds and will be much more mellow sounding.