Need help finding strings for ATK....

[isher1992]

Hi. I have very acidic hands.

I play an Ibanez ATK-3EX1 with coated bass strings, and I play with a 1.14 pick and my fingers. I pick at the bridge or above the pickup and I play 1-2 hours a day, and it's a string through with a fairly high-tension string-thru body.

I play in Standard at all times on it, except for the occasional half-step down kick.

I need a string that's coated, .50 or .45 - .105 gauge, has high tension, and will last a long time, and won't eat through my fingers like grated cheese.

Can anyone help me find one that will work for this bass?

[isher1992]

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.c...um-?sku=101133

I'm considering these...anyone have any suggestions?

[isher1992]

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[Kyon`]

Dean Markley Blue Steel are a personally favorite of mine, they can get really bright and aggressive. Elixers maybe also be worth a shot, don't know much about the cleartones though.

[isher1992]

Originally Posted by Kyon`

Dean Markley Blue Steel are a personally favorite of mine, they can get really bright and aggressive. Elixers maybe also be worth a shot, don't know much about the cleartones though.

I tried those and they went out in about 2 weeks.

[Diogenes]

Originally Posted by Kyon`

Elixers maybe also be worth a shot...

My ATK came strung with Elixirs so, isher1992, chances are you could try an ATK with Elixirs at a music shop. Sorry but I have nothing more to add since my ATK is strung with D-Chrome flatwounds and most people look for advice on roundwounds.

[fretlessguy]

Try the Cleartones and see what they do. You have nothing to lose. Another alternative could be go with a set of tapewounds that are high tension, llike the LaBella tapes. They can be had a decent price from www.Carvin.com.
They sound smashing with a pick, but the tapes may be too muted for you. The tape would probably help with the high acidity problem.
Nice to know there is another Arkansan around.