Need round core nickel strings for a 35" 6 string Cirrus

capnsandwich · #1 01-22-2010, 03:28 PM

I searched for a couple days now and I really couldn't find a good answer. String company's websites aren't very informative when it comes to getting EXACTLY what you need and I don't have the time or money to buy multiple sets and compare. Just like the title states, any recommendations?

mmbongo · #2 01-22-2010, 05:07 PM

DR Sunbeams
http://www.juststrings.com/drs-nmr6-30.html

capnsandwich · #3 01-22-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mmbongo

DR Sunbeams
http://www.juststrings.com/drs-nmr6-30.html

I looked at those too but wondered if they would work on a 35" bass. You say these would work, huh? Makes my search much easier if they do since they sell these at GC and SA.

Lorenzini · #4 01-22-2010, 06:21 PM

6 string dr sunbeams are the ticket for you.
Dunlop reportedly makes 6 string sets, however you will need to oblige your local Dunlop vendor to custom order them for you.

On dunlops, they are awesome strings and do some in 6 str nickel variety. And they are much much cheaper.

DR 6'ers are 40-plus big ones!

One more thing -- D'Addario makes super long scale versions of their strings. Including their xl nickel series which you would want.
These you will also have to special order, like the Dunlops.

capnsandwich · #5 01-22-2010, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorenzini

6 string dr sunbeams are the ticket for you.
Dunlop reportedly makes 6 string sets, however you will need to oblige your local Dunlop vendor to custom order them for you.

On dunlops, they are awesome strings and do some in 6 str nickel variety. And they are much much cheaper.

DR 6'ers are 40-plus big ones!

I'm used to forking over bigger bucks for strings. I like the Sadowsky blue labels on my 5'er and I use Elixir phosphor bronze on my acoustic guitars. $40 is pretty much what I expected to pay when I got a 6'er. I've never tried the Dunlops before. I may give them a try after I get some Sunbeams.

Do the Ken Smith Compressors fit on a 35" scale bass?

Lorenzini · #6 01-23-2010, 04:56 PM

Pretty sure all Ken Smiths are long enough for 35" basses, but don't take my word for it.

My own take on Compressors - not great strings. There are other cool Ken Smith strings (and a lot of models) but imo those aren't one of them. If you like half rounds though, maybe they will float your boat! I similarly don't like the D'Addario half rounds.

jhfishn · #7 01-23-2010, 05:01 PM

DR Sunbeams will fit a 35" scale. I used them on both the 35" Lakland Joe Osborn Skyline and 55-01 I used to have with no problems at all.

madbassplaya · #8 01-23-2010, 05:06 PM

Dunlops.

30 bucks a set here. if you type in talkbass in the promotion code they take 10 percent off too. Can't beat that!

http://www.theperfectbass.com/explor...&CR=N&modify=0

bertbassplayer · #9 01-23-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by capnsandwich

I looked at those too but wondered if they would work on a 35" bass. You say these would work, huh? Makes my search much easier if they do since they sell these at GC and SA.

DR makes them to work on everything up to 37.75" scale.

Lorenzini · #10 01-23-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by madbassplaya

Dunlops.

30 bucks a set here. if you type in talkbass in the promotion code they take 10 percent off too. Can't beat that!

http://www.theperfectbass.com/explor...&CR=N&modify=0

Wow - thank you. A Dunlop 6 string distributor! This couldn't be cooler.

Kipaste · #11 01-23-2010, 05:33 PM

Are dunlops indeed round core? I couldn't find the information from their website..

capnsandwich · #12 01-23-2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by madbassplaya

Dunlops.

30 bucks a set here. if you type in talkbass in the promotion code they take 10 percent off too. Can't beat that!

http://www.theperfectbass.com/explor...&CR=N&modify=0

Thanks for the link. I'll try them out. I just ordered a set of the nickels. I was trying to get some from juststrings.com but they didn't have a paypal option and I had $30.00 in my paypal account so i went with these first. I'll see how they work. If they do then I've got a new brand of string. If not, I'll do the Sunbeams. Thanks guys for the info.

madbassplaya · #13 01-23-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorenzini

Wow - thank you. A Dunlop 6 string distributor! This couldn't be cooler.

Not a problem! The guys at TPB are great guys to deal with too.

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Originally Posted by capnsandwich

Thanks for the link. I'll try them out. I just ordered a set of the nickels. I was trying to get some from juststrings.com but they didn't have a paypal option and I had $30.00 in my paypal account so i went with these first. I'll see how they work. If they do then I've got a new brand of string. If not, I'll do the Sunbeams. Thanks guys for the info.

Like I said before, the guys from TPB are great people. I really think you'll enjoy the strings as well. I have used them on my active peavey's and get a great sound out of them.

maurilio · #14 01-23-2010, 08:28 PM

Dunlop are the only nickel strings I like and I'm a die hard stainless MF!

M

capnsandwich · #15 01-23-2010, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by maurilio

Dunlop are the only nickel strings I like and I'm a die hard stainless MF!

M

I like stainless too, especially the Sadowsky blue label SS. Great slap tone, especially when they're brand new. I did, however, stick a set of the bright nickels on my Valenti and I'll tell you, they're not too far off from the stainless. My new 6'er is going to be my finger funk bass, you know like Tom Kennedy kind of staccato plucking, so I'm thinking a nickel string would fair better for that.

Would you say the Dunlops are a bit brighter than the standard nickels that you hear?

mmbongo · #16 01-23-2010, 10:26 PM

Dunlop, Ken Smith, and D'Addario are NOT round core strings. The OP wants round cores, so DR Sunbeams are the way to go.

maurilio · #17 01-24-2010, 01:17 AM

I don't care if it's a round or ex or penta core as long it sounds good to me!
All the nickel I tried have sounded mushy, muddy and unclear FOR ME. Dunlops Nic are like SS but smoother and "softer" without loosing definition.... IMO IME blablabla....

M

capnsandwich · #18 01-24-2010, 05:27 AM

By playing this bass all week with these strings on it, I'm thinking that the real reason I don't like them is the gauge of them. The G string seems to be a little too thin. I'm guessing that the gauge on these is somewhere like .025, .040, .060, .080, .100, .120. I got the .030-.130 set so this may be a better thing. I just remember playing that Fodera 6 string and falling in love with the strings on it. Here's the pic:

rythman6969 · #19 01-24-2010, 05:32 AM

TI Jazz Rounds. expensive ? yes. but worth it? imo, yes.
definately fit 35"

cnltb · #20 01-24-2010, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by capnsandwich

I searched for a couple days now and I really couldn't find a good answer. String company's websites aren't very informative when it comes to getting EXACTLY what you need and I don't have the time or money to buy multiple sets and compare. Just like the title states, any recommendations?

www.newtonestrings.com is where I get mine.
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