| Mixed String Set for Black Metal Bass
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I play bass in a black metal band and will be entering the studio soon. I have been playing for quite some time but have never really taken the proper steps to find a tone that I love and that cuts through properly. I utilize a variety of techniques and have been recently researching different string types and gauges.
I am wondering if anyone has any experience in this sort of experimentation with string types. I play a five string bass to acheive a larger variety of tone. My desired tone is flat and low end for the low B and E strings, and a clickier brighter tone for the A, D, and G strings. Would it make any sense to use thick gauge flatwound nickel strings for my low end and thinner gauge roundwound stainless steel for my higher strings. I hope to bottom out the low end to create a heavier sound while cutting through the mix with the mids. Any suggestions or ideas? | 
