Question on getting new strings...Ernie Balls?...

MistaMarko · #1 09-11-2006, 11:12 PM

I bought a brand new Peavey Cirrus 5 BXP last October, and I haven't changed the strings on it since I got it, in other words, I still have the factory strings on my bass. My bass has Peavey strings, and with that in mind, it's obviously time to get some new strings. My question is, should I continue using Peavey strings or branch out onto other brands. One thing in mind was...I was checking out some super slinky Ernie Balls in the store the other day, and I was wondering if they were good to use for jazz and heavy metal (only two styles of music I play)...and if they were quality strings, etc. I'm honestly a newbie when it comes to strings, so, I'm asking for a little advice...thanks!

AHbassist · #2 09-20-2006, 09:31 PM

I've been using them for a long time, SS's are great for my short scale. They are preety bright the first week or so, but it wears off and u get the thump. I'll keep SS's on for 3-4 months b4 changing them. My only complaint is that sumtimes if your hands are rle dry your lines dont come out as smooth cuz u tend 2 "stick" to the strings, for lack of a better word.

As for buying factory strings, other than Fender strings, I wouldent buy em'

The Codfather · #3 09-21-2006, 04:16 AM

I moved from stock strings to Ernie Ball Super Slinky's on my RBX270 and the difference was astonishing, it sounded like a different instrument!

I should have an RBX765A with me anytime soon, which will be my first 5 stringer and I'm thinking of going with the EB strings again.
I've heard the Standard Slinky's are good for 5 string (compared to the slinky's) because of the slightly heavier B (.130 I think) because I'm so impressed with the set I have on my 4 string.
I'm no expert by any means, I've only been playing about 7 1/2 months! just thought I'd throw in an opinon anyhow.

So unless anyone else can say otherwise, I'd recommend them.

(Oh and first post, Hi all, btw

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zachbass02 · #4 09-21-2006, 12:25 PM

Ernie Ball Super Slinky strings are great.......I wouldn't think twice about buying them.......I used to have a set of Hybrid Slinky strings on my P before I switched it back to flats.....They're one of the less expensive strings out there but are one of the better sounding ones, for rock, anyways....

The Codfather · #5 09-21-2006, 04:14 PM

Not too cheap here.. £25 for a set of 4 String Super Slinkys

well worth the money from my experience though.

I'll feedback on the 5 string set once I get them (hopefully tomorrow)

king_biscuit · #6 09-21-2006, 04:38 PM

D'addario XLs sound very similar to Slinkys, and they are available in the same gauges as Slinkys. I believe that either one sounds as good as any other nickle coated string out there.

zachbass02 · #7 09-22-2006, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by The Codfather

Not too cheap here.. £25 for a set of 4 String Super Slinkys

well worth the money from my experience though.

I'll feedback on the 5 string set once I get them (hopefully tomorrow)

what's that in US $? I can find a 4 string set of slinkys here in Nashville for a around $17-22. When compared to Elixers, TIs, Sadowskys, DRs, LaBellas and such that are $40-50 a pop, that's significantly cheaper for me. But ya, bass strings in general aren't cheap. That's the only area that I'm envious of guitarists in......

RockFace · #8 09-22-2006, 08:34 AM

i have had Ernie Ball Regular Slinky's on my MIM Jazz for about 2 months, and as AHBassist said, they are bright for the first week or two, and then they strangely seem to become very comfortably thumpy. they have been like that now for a while...and i like the sound so much that i don't want to put on the pack of DR Hi-beams i just bought for it.

rock.

The Codfather · #9 09-22-2006, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by zachbass02

what's that in US $? I can find a 4 string set of slinkys here in Nashville for a around $17-22. When compared to Elixers, TIs, Sadowskys, DRs, LaBellas and such that are $40-50 a pop, that's significantly cheaper for me. But ya, bass strings in general aren't cheap. That's the only area that I'm envious of guitarists in......

That'd be $45 US price.. lovely overpriced England strikes again :/

Turns out I'm going to have to wait until Tuesday/Wednesday next week to report on the 5 string set as the music shop needs to order them in. They'll be £30 ($57) still, I think they're definately worth it IMO anyway.

You're right about being envious of guitarists for their low string costs, I nearly died when I found out from a friend that a complete set only cost him £7! ($13)