Need less Zing from my strings ...

[BassNut93]

i've been using DR low-riders and as much as i love them, i would like to have a set of strings that are less bright and have
more of a growl to them if that makes sense. any ideas?

[ghostjs]

try half-wound or ground-wound or pressure-wound strings from D'Addario, GHS and other companies

[BassNut93]

thanks

[mmbongo]

DR Black Beauties are pretty much what you are describing.

[dogbluedrummer]

DR low rider nickel, or Sunbeams.

[MRDOOM]

Ernie Ball Hybrid rounds about a month after you put them on.

[BassNut93]

i was thinking about the DR Black Beauties, but im not a big fan of coated strings. though black strings would look pretty bad a**

[wc401117]

I read about a new type of stainless steel string coming out thats supposed to be pretty good. Hi jacub

[walterw]

back off the tone knob a pinch.

[JB696]

Chrome flats. If those are still too zingy, then Labella Deep Talkin' Bass. And if you still need less twang than that, the end of the line is Pyramid Gold flats. They are the least twangy and most zing-free strings I have tried. And right out of the package, too, no break-in required.

[Waterpilot]

Originally Posted by BassNut93

i've been using DR low-riders and as much as i love them, i would like to have a set of strings that are less bright and have
more of a growl to them if that makes sense. any ideas?

Man... I was just thinking this with mine. I had them installed on my BTB (about 2 years ago) and don't recall nearly as much "zing" on it as I do with them installed on my P-Bass.

[SLaPiNFuNK]

if you really like the Lo-Riders, go for a set of Nickel Lo-Riders.

[PaulMacCnj]

If you want to stick with roundwounds, try GHS Bass Boomers. They are nickel plated strings with a medium-smooth feel and a pretty tamed top-end.

[BassNut93]

i might try the low-rider nickel, but im not quite sure yet.

[totallywink]

+1 for Nickel Low Riders

[BassNut93]

i think i've desided on the Nickel Low-Riders. thanks TB-ers

[LoveThatBass]

Originally Posted by mmbongo

DR Black Beauties are pretty much what you are describing.

Yep! I agree