Roundwound for shortscale with a bit more tension

stranded horse · #1 02-18-2010, 05:18 AM

So I just got this Epiphone Rivoli, which I really like soundwise, but the only strings I could buy in the store for a short scale bass were Fender .040 - .095.
I'm used to play long scale, so these strings are much too flabby for me.
I want to order some strings now, but I've not decided which.
Can you recommend me high quality high tension short scale round wound strings (maybe .105)

fretlessguy · #2 02-18-2010, 06:18 PM

http://www.juststrings.com/dad-exl160s.html

These are pretty tight for a set of short scale rounds. I once had a set on a Danelectro Longhorn. Really Punchy!

stranded horse · #3 02-19-2010, 01:48 AM

I found the GHS Boomers, which are .050 - .107
Which do you think are better?

Andrew Jones · #4 02-19-2010, 02:11 AM

Dadarrio's ,,better

funkytoe · #5 02-22-2010, 02:28 PM

I'm a real fan of Ken Smith short scale rounds -- good tension and really strong low mids.

http://www.juststrings.com/ksb-aa-rwm-m.html

stranded horse · #6 02-22-2010, 02:35 PM

I've already ordered the D'Addarios today. They will have to do it now

Andrew Jones · #7 02-22-2010, 03:22 PM

If your desire is tension/stiffness,You'll be happy. I don't know smith short scale stuff at all.

Aj

stranded horse · #8 02-22-2010, 03:35 PM

Hey, I was wondering if flatwound strings could work with a fuzzy overdriven lead sound?
I really dig the sound of flatwounds for strict rhythm playing, but I also love to kick in my jackhammer and big muff, and I'm not sure how flatwounds would work with that.

rfclef · #9 02-22-2010, 10:20 PM

My Birdsong has Curt Mangans on it and I love them. They are 34" scale strings, and they are strung through the body, but they have higher tension than the DR colored strings on my EB-0. I don't have a lot of experience, but I do love the CMs

H_Wordsmythe · #10 02-24-2010, 12:02 AM

I was having the same problem - flabby E string - with the .040-.090 Rotosound 66's I tried on my Gretsch Electromatic short scale bass. Then I tried some GHS Boomers, medium gauge .050-.107's, but they were just too heavy for my playing style. Finally ended up with D'Addario ProSteels Regular Light Short Scales at .045-.100 and I love them. Perfect balance of playability and definition. But that's from someone who tends to like lighter, more flexible strings to begin with!

swmmojo · #11 03-14-2010, 07:48 PM

Any more input on this? I'm new to short scale basses and I like tight string tension. I need to know a good brand that is tight. Thanks.