New bass! New strings!

eggfart1 · #1 06-07-2011, 06:22 PM

Hi all! I just purchased a wonderful brand new Ernie Ball Musicman Classic 4 stringer in Coral Red with a flamed maple fingerboard. The store I purchased it from it including a free setup since it was sitting in the shop for 5 months and there is some crazy buzzing going on with the strings. They came with the stock string which to my ear is brightness/twang overload. I'd like to deaden/warm it up a bit and since I play a lot of groove and dance music (i don't slap) I was thinking about trying out some flats...Anyone recommend a good growly flat for the MM? Thanks a ton!!!

Pics to follow!

jasper383 · #2 06-07-2011, 07:29 PM

D'Addario Chromes are a fine flatwound match for a Stingray.

I suggest the 45-100 set.

madbassplaya · #3 06-07-2011, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasper383

D'Addario Chromes are a fine flatwound match for a Stingray.

I suggest the 45-100 set.

the ebmm flats are good as well.

PaulMacCnj · #4 06-07-2011, 08:04 PM

For mellower roundwound strings, the GHS Bass Boomers might be a good choice for you.

jbednarski · #5 06-07-2011, 08:09 PM

I have a Stingray Classic with the 2 band EQ and I was thinking of trying a set of flats on it. Let us know how yours sounds with the new strings.

eggfart1 · #6 06-07-2011, 08:27 PM

Thanks a ton! I do also play a bit of hard rock and metal so maybe sticking with rounds are a good idea...Perhaps one that is just warmer and darker. I will check out those Boomers and maybe Thomastik Jazz rounds?

Thanks again.

eggfart1 · #7 06-07-2011, 10:03 PM

also considering elixers for a warmer sound in the upper register...