Rock strings

[Eupharies22]

Hey guys, ive just formed a new band, my previous band played in C tuning, therefore i had my bass setup to C with strings etc. Im going to get it set back up to standard tuning, and i was wondering if there are any paticvular strings which are better for my style of music! its a rock / punk band in the style of mxpx, so i need my bass to cut through. I use a mia Jazz.

Thanks

[david fitch]

Try any roundwound and learn to get the tone from your hands.

[Eupharies22]

On that thred the guy wants 2 tune down to C, i wanna go back to standard lol ;p

[Asa Samuel]

Ok, ill try again:

Give more details as to what sort of a sound you want, cutting through can often come from the amp.

[MysticMichael]

Originally Posted by Eupharies22

Hey guys, ive just formed a new band, my previous band played in C tuning, therefore i had my bass setup to C with strings etc. Im going to get it set back up to standard tuning, and i was wondering if there are any paticvular strings which are better for my style of music! its a rock / punk band in the style of mxpx, so i need my bass to cut through. I use a mia Jazz.

Thanks

For rawk, there are literally dozens of makes & models that could apply. Start with stainless steel roundwounds, and experiment from there. If you haven't tried 'em before, Rotosound Swing Bass 66's would be a good place to start...

MM

[Eupharies22]

Apparently The bassist from Mxpx uses ernie ball slinkies, not sure which 1s thought as there are 4 different types! the Sound i want is, Very punchy and bright!

[KrispyJones]

jup, he and almost all "poppunkgys" play ernie ball!
cant go wrong with 45-105

[KrispyJones]

playing with a pick and a 10x? cab added to the 1x15 would help