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07-14-2007, 12:57 PM
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It seems everytime I play a bass with rounds on it I get alot of unwanted noise. I have always played flats, but I would like to have one bass strung with rounds.
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07-14-2007, 02:55 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus, OH | | | Let the rounds go "dead" sounding from age.
I hate to say this, but technique has a big role on how much string noise you're getting...
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07-14-2007, 03:43 PM
| | Looking for Opportunities to Create Harmony | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada | | | yeah, my technique sucks!
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07-14-2007, 03:46 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago, IL | | | After a week or two I WISH I could get more string noise. I love a grindy tone and play with my fingers so I have to clean mine every night.
That said, they should die in a week or two, depending on the acidity level in your sweat and the dirt in your hand.
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07-14-2007, 08:16 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Illinois | | | D'Addario XL's (nickel) aren't too bad for string noise, especially if they've been on for 2 or 3 weeks.
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07-14-2007, 08:25 PM
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Endorser: Dean Markley / Thunderfunk | | Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Branson, Missouri | | Quote:
Originally Posted by ibz  I hate to say this, but technique has a big role on how much string noise you're getting... | This is true, but no amount of technique can avoid the noise of string squeaks from changing positions.
Here's a tip: try a narrow (Q=3 or greater) bandwidth notch (-10db or more) at right around 2KHz. That region is where a lot of the "noise" from roundwounds is and a narrow cut can reduce that quite a bit while not affecting your definition very much. |
07-14-2007, 08:32 PM
| | | | DR lo rider nickles did it for me...
less string noise, finger squeak, etc
you GOTTA work on technique...i was fret buzz city when i started out
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07-14-2007, 08:48 PM
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Endorsing Artist: SIT strings | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal, Qc. Canada | | | Both DR's Lo-Riders nickel and Sunbeams would be good choice. |
07-14-2007, 09:20 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern California | | Quote:
Originally Posted by 1kinal Both DR's Lo-Riders nickel and Sunbeams would be good choice. | I just ordered some sumbeams, Ill report on the noise level when i get them.
On that note, how long does it usually take juststrings to ship? |
07-14-2007, 09:28 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas | | | I grew up with flats a million years ago and when I switched to rounds I had the same problem. After a while my technique cleaned up and it's not a problem anymore.
Having said that, try TI Superalloys. The windings seem smaller than on most rounds and that equals less noise. As someone else said, D'Addario nickels ain't bad either. |
07-14-2007, 09:38 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Connecticut | | | The good thing about D'Addario nickels is that after that month-or-so period, the string noise goes away but you still get a good amount of brightness. Mine have been on for half a year and they just never die!
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07-14-2007, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 1kinal Both DR's Lo-Riders nickel and Sunbeams would be good choice. | Especially once they settle a little, esp LoRiders.
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07-14-2007, 11:22 PM
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Endorsing Artist: SIT strings | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal, Qc. Canada | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Disc I just ordered some sumbeams, Ill report on the noise level when i get them.
On that note, how long does it usually take juststrings to ship? | On my side (Canada), they generally ship the next day my order is placed and it gets here between 2-4 days depending on customs.
Since I've discovered them a few years ago, I've never bought strings from a music store again. They just can't beat the selection and prices. |
07-15-2007, 05:41 PM
| | Banned | | Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Phila,Pa. | | | D'Addario XL Nickels or Fender 7150 Pure Nickels. |
07-15-2007, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SGT. Pepper D'Addario XL Nickels or Fender 7150 Pure Nickels. |
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07-16-2007, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by r379 Having said that, try TI Superalloys. The windings seem smaller than on most rounds and that equals less noise. | +1. Also TI Jazz Rounds have very low noise. |
07-16-2007, 05:38 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Big spring,Texas | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Disc I just ordered some sumbeams, Ill report on the noise level when i get them.
On that note, how long does it usually take juststrings to ship? | Usually takes two or three days for them to ship my order. If the strings you ordered are backordered then they will send you a notice and you will have them in four to five days tops IME. As far as strings with low noise.... i use rotosound swing 66 pure nickels. They mellow very nicely and have longlife.
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07-16-2007, 09:29 PM
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07-16-2007, 11:10 PM
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DR Low Riders Nickel
DR Sunbeams
Ken Smith Compressors
My fav. rounds.
The Low Riders take a little time to settle in.
The Smith Compressors are great.
Smooth, deep, right out of the box. good fretless string.
Just started using Sunbeams.
I like them a lot.
great all around set. |
07-16-2007, 11:29 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC vicinity | | Quote:
Originally Posted by VEGANBASS It seems everytime I play a bass with rounds on it I get alot of unwanted noise. I have always played flats, but I would like to have one bass strung with rounds. | Besides choosing a good string and using good technique, be careful not to excessively boost the high frequencies with tone controls, EQ, or tweeter level controls. They can be a major cause of enhanced string noise. Unless you really need the extra snap for popping/slapping or pick style playing, you may be able attenuate the highs somewhat with virtually no negative impact on your overall bass tone, while lessening string noise. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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