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03-04-2011, 06:58 PM
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Which strings do you feel are the most under-rated? I have to say the D'addario EXL-170's. They're cheap, last a long time, feel great, and sound really good to me. Proof that you dont have to pay big bucks for a good set of strings. What do you guys think? |
03-05-2011, 02:09 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: TAMPA FLORIDA USA | | | I usually use Rotos or DRs but interstingly I do remember loving some regular ol Fender nickelwounds that came on a MIM jazz that I got in a trade
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03-05-2011, 02:31 AM
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03-05-2011, 02:32 AM
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03-05-2011, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Thudstaff Roto Swingbass | I have to agree. I had been using D'addarios for the longest time. I would switch out to try DR or even Thomastic. Most recent switch to the rotos for my fretless acoustic gave me exactly the sound i was looking for. The are sounding even better now that i have been playing on them for a month.
Using roto monel flatwounds.
As far as tapewounds go, i still like the D'addario's.
Play that groove string! |
03-05-2011, 08:09 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Western Pa. | | | I'll second the SIT's. Reasonably priced for sure. Sound and feel great.
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03-05-2011, 08:32 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South TX | | I used to like EXL170's too (before they made me itchy). D'Addario "pinks" we used to call them lol. I especially liked them new, as they had that zing and then mellowed out into a thump as a show would progress.
I've been leaning toward's Ken Smith (balanced) Stainless Steels nowadays tho. 
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03-05-2011, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by pedroims S.I.T. | this
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03-05-2011, 11:29 AM
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03-06-2011, 01:52 AM
| | | | GHS pressurewound, nice hybrid string really hits the sweet spot for me. Ken Smith make a very similar string, love to try it some day. Optima chrome flatwounds, low tension and great harmonics. |
03-06-2011, 01:57 AM
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I never see them mentioned here on TB.
Heavey gauge, wide tone spectrum (not just bright steel but also very, very deep), comfortable tension, good price. |
03-06-2011, 02:17 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: West Memphis/Marion area, AR. | | | I will have to agree with the others on this: S.I.T.
I just installed a set of Powerwound Nickels on my Allan Woody and Precision fretless yesterday. I had forgotten how really good they are since going flatwounds as of late. |
03-06-2011, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Fender4Me Which strings do you feel are the most under-rated? I have to say the D'addario EXL-170's. They're cheap, last a long time, feel great, and sound really good to me. Proof that you dont have to pay big bucks for a good set of strings. What do you guys think? | agreed.
SIT's are also good, but I prefer the sound of D'Addario.
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03-06-2011, 11:15 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH | | | Everyone I have ever told mocks my Hartke strings. They are about $10 a pack (4 string). I like the tone! I play the mediums or HSB405! Round wound with a hex core!
They last a while with maintenance. |
03-06-2011, 02:44 PM
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03-06-2011, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by twbassman Everyone I have ever told mocks my Hartke strings. They are about $10 a pack (4 string). I like the tone! I play the mediums or HSB405! Round wound with a hex core!
They last a while with maintenance. | I have used the hartke's before. They aren't bad strings, but they didn't last very long for me. Also, I hate the guages they come in. But for the price, it's hard to argue with.
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03-06-2011, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by yellofury I usually use Rotos or DRs but interstingly I do remember loving some regular ol Fender nickelwounds that came on a MIM jazz that I got in a trade | The entire fender bass string line was recently revamped and retooled by Mr. Roger Hart (HASBEEN) and his team. They are amazing now and they're all I use on my standard-tuned 5-strings. Quote:
Originally Posted by pedroims S.I.T. | YUCK. 2 out of 3 sets I've tried (purchased or came strung on a new instrument) the B string went dead in a matter of days and sounded a month old right out of the box.... YMMV
Rotos are their own breed.... totally different from everything else out there.... but you gotta stretch the heck out of them when first stringing up!!
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03-07-2011, 07:01 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belleville,New Jersey USA | | | I like the sound and feel of GHS Brite Flats good price as well. |
03-07-2011, 07:56 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Philadelphia | | | I like GHS Precision Flats and Dean Markley Blue Steels, which I don't see mentioned as often as many others. The GHS provide amazing old school tone, with satisfying thickness on the D and G strings. The Dean Markleys have lots of zing when new, but mellow nicely, and the low stiffness/long excursion provides surprisingly good thump with a P-bass. Now that I've found DR Fat Beams, however, I doubt I'll use the Blue Steels anymore.
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03-07-2011, 08:30 AM
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