New set of strings? which one for mellow?

[bassist22]

hi
i've got a SX 75'RI and i just broke my G string (pun not intended ), ive just been using the stock d'adario strings that came with the bass which give an awesome hi-fi marcus miller-esque sound but soon i'm going to be playing 'soft' jazz walking bass lines and such think 'big band' and the HI-FI marcus miller sound is hardly the tone required in that kind of setting.
So i was wondering which set of strings can bring a more mellow, warm, double bass? sound good for walking and not killing the horns?
Thanks

[debassr]

Flats baby. Try a medium light set of Chromes or Labella 760 FL's.

[p-bass]

I agree...Flatwounds.

[rosstanium]

D'addario Chromes. Mediums or Medium-Lights depending on your personal preference.

[Beefbass]

TI jazz flats, with a little foam under the bridge, and you'll be all set IMHO

[fretlessguy]

I'll go with Beefbass and second the TI flats. You may also want to give tapewounds such as some Fender 9120s, LaBellas, or GHS a go as well.

[DavePlaysBass]

I would go for the Sadowsky flats. They are in the Labella camp but with a bit more definition. I just tried a set on an SX J, and they were great. The SX basses have the 70's spacing which combined with the Sadowsky flats, is super fat and yet still has a lot of definition.

The stock strings on an SX are light gauge (at least the two SXs I have bought). So you will most likely need a truss rod tweak and possbily some saddle adjustment unless going with a very light gauge set of strings (like TI flats).

[stflbn]

DR Sunbeams. After 4-6 hours of playing on them will get nice and mellow and very adaptive to different styles.

[EagleMoon]

If you've been using the stock strings then anything will be an improvement. I'd recommend trying some GHS Brite Flats. They are shaved down roundwounds. Very nice.