Replacing my last set of DA Prisms....

PasdaBeer · #1 10-30-2009, 05:00 AM

So I have finally burned threw my last set of Prisms strings ( as soon as they discontinued, i bought 10 sets from a local shop )

I need a replacment. I currently have 2 basses string up with Pro Steels. Ive been using prosteels on my 5 stringers for about 3 years now, I cant stand them. They sound nothing like my old prisms, much rougher on the hands, dont have the same focused tone to my ears. Ive also tried a set on my 4 string, same problem, went back to prisms after a solid 2 months of trying them out.

Any suggestions? been thinking about trying the Hi beams out, they similar at all?

PasdaBeer · #2 11-04-2009, 10:45 AM

somebody...anybody?

Tried fender stainless, not bad, but much to mellow for my taste ( but perfect for my jazz bass )

DavePlaysBass · #3 11-04-2009, 05:47 PM

I have gone full circle and I really dig Pedulla steels. They are focused with enough mids to get heard well. They are not excessively rough. I am using Pedullas made by La Bella because La Bella stopped tapering their 105 E string. The Pedullas are tapered. If you prefer a lighter gauge, La Bella Hard Rockin' Steels (40-100) get my vote. If going 45-105 the tapers in the Pedullas are a must in my experience.

And the 128T B is among the best out there.

If you want aggresive steels check out the Sadowsky Blacks.