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08-12-2007, 01:31 PM
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basically i'm looking for quite bright strings, but i need them to last a long time, thats the main factor really.
i really liked rotosound swing bass steel but they seemed to go dead quite quickly and they dragged quite alot on my fingers.
price isnt a major factor but i dont want to spend too much.
they must be worth it for the price though.
anyone got any ideas?
the reason i ask is i dont have that much money to go round buying loads of different strings to try out, so i'd like to try and keep the ammount of choice down to a minimum.
thanks.
Bass_Junkie.
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08-12-2007, 01:35 PM
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Artist:TC Electronic RH450 bass system | | Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Madison, IA | | | I used rotos for over 30 years. I just switched to webstrings stainless a few months ago. really like them. very cheap and last a long time. |
08-12-2007, 01:37 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cornwall, UK. | | | oh, i forgot to add, they must be available in the UK
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08-12-2007, 02:05 PM
| | Banned | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montreal,Canada | | | Elixers feel good and are bright they can be a bit pricey tho |
08-12-2007, 02:10 PM
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Luthier of Michael Wayne Instruments, Shop Manager ChromeDomeMusic | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cincinnati OH | | | Have you thought about D'Addario ProSteels? I really enjoy them and they last a while.
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08-12-2007, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeyswood  Have you thought about D'Addario ProSteels? I really enjoy them and they last a while.
Mike | +1. Give them a week or so to break in, and then they'll be great.
-1 to Elixirs. If you want bright, you will never find it in a coated string.
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08-12-2007, 02:51 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Union City, California | | | Fender 9120 perhaps?
or the Nylon filament roundwond...i forget what number it is, but it starts with 91 _ _ i believe. |
08-12-2007, 03:42 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cornwall, UK. | | | are the d'addario prosteels grippy like rotosounds or are they a bit smoother?
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08-12-2007, 04:03 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Spector Basses/Genz Benz Amplification/Mojo Hand FX | | Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dallas, TX | | | yes the Prosteels are grippy (IMO)... |
08-12-2007, 04:21 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cornwall, UK. | | | so some form of string lube might be in order if i get them....
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08-12-2007, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by nastyn8c +1. Give them a week or so to break in, and then they'll be great.
-1 to Elixirs. If you want bright, you will never find it in a coated string. | odd cause i know mine are |
08-13-2007, 01:42 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: new yawk | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Bass_Junkie basically i'm looking for quite bright strings, but i need them to last a long time, thats the main factor really.
i really liked rotosound swing bass steel but they seemed to go dead quite quickly and they dragged quite alot on my fingers.
price isnt a major factor but i dont want to spend too much.
they must be worth it for the price though.
anyone got any ideas?
the reason i ask is i dont have that much money to go round buying loads of different strings to try out, so i'd like to try and keep the ammount of choice down to a minimum.
thanks.
Bass_Junkie. | XL170 roundwound d'addarios, cheap, bright, readily available
try 'em, you'll like 'em
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08-13-2007, 02:19 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cornwall, UK. | | | ok, i'll try the xl170's soon.
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08-13-2007, 02:23 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NY | | | The longest lasting strings I've ever used was the Dean Markley Blue Steels. |
08-13-2007, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by xgabriele The longest lasting strings I've ever used was the Dean Markley Blue Steels. | +1
I use D'Addario XLs all the time, they're bright and slick. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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