Moving away from stainless

[gt96g]

Been noticing a thinness to the tone in all of my basses lately, Tried some sunbeams, and EB slinkys on a few of my basses and I have been noticing more of a fullness with the nickels, still plenty agressive but with more evenness and balance than any stainless steel strings I have played.

[UrsaMinor]

I've always liked Nickels, and that is my preference. Then again, EB slinkys have been my go to strings for quite sometime. What brand of Stainless were you using, originally?

[gt96g]

DR highbeams

[zachreh]

i think nickle is the way to go in a band situation

[SolarMan]

If it matters, nickel is easier on your frets, and possibly fingers too.

Anyone know if the tension on stainless and nickel rounds is the same?

[Lucky Strike]

I agree, steels tear up my hands more as well. I might use stainless for a one time recording gig, but not for regular use.

[gt96g]

Originally Posted by zachreh

i think nickle is the way to go in a band situation

not only that but I am finding their easier to eq, more evenly balanced than steels.

[tylerwylie]

You'll be back.

[Kmonk]

I tried stainless for a while but went back to nickel. They have a fuller sound that I am looking for.