Sadowsky Strings

[brettsto]

I'm wanting to give Sadowsky strings a shot. What's your opinion? If so, blue or black label? Why?

Sorry, lots of questions...

[Steve]

I like black's. They're a little stiffer.
IMHO

[mmbongo]

Black labels are generally higher tension as mentioned, and brighter sounding.

Maybe ask Jason:
Sadowsky Bass Strings from Bass Strings Online

[brettsto]

Gotcha! Thanks for your input! Anybody else have an opinion?

[Joeykun]

I really like the Blue Label Stainless Steel strings. The tension is less than the Blacks.
But, I really love how long they last. Either Blue or Black you are getting a quality string!!
Try a set of both to see which string works best for you!!

[brettsto]

Which would be warmer? Steel, or Nickel?

[Joeykun]

Originally Posted by brettsto

Which would be warmer? Steel, or Nickel?

Both are bright. But, perhaps the Nickels??? Not sure though.
I only use the stainless steels.

[robertusf]

Love the Sadowsky Blue Nickels... and they would probably be warmer

[brettsto]

I thank you all for your input. You have helped me a ton.

[mmbongo]

GHS makes these, correct? Are they similar to any of the GHS strings?

[Infidelity]

Originally Posted by mmbongo

GHS makes these, correct? Are they similar to any of the GHS strings?

IIRC Labella makes em'.

[madbassplaya]

Originally Posted by robertusf

Love the Sadowsky Blue Nickels... and they would probably be warmer

Agreed

Originally Posted by mmbongo

GHS makes these, correct? Are they similar to any of the GHS strings?

I believe LaBella, unless something has changed.

[SLaPiNFuNK]

#2

(runs and hides.....)

Although they are made to the specific specifications made by Sadowsky and are not the same as the strings the manufacturer of the Sadowsky strings sells under their branding or any other they may manufacturer for.

[tekhedd]

I like the black nickels best, as they have brightness and sustain but in a soulful way. After that I like the blue steels, which have that steel "endless sustain" thing but with less brightness. Some people swear by the blue nickels but I found that they sounded too much like 6 month old black nickels (so if you want a very consistent "old string" sound from new strings they're actually pretty awesome. I don't.)

Depends what you want, and to some extent how hard the wood on your bass is. When in doubt, I put black nickels on...

[4-string]

My only experience with Sadowsky strings was with the Blue Label stainless steels that my MV4 shipped with. Great strings, they lasted forever, and both sound and feel were excellent. The only string thus far that just might rival DR IMO.

[mmbongo]

I couldn't remember if it was LaBella or GHS

[madbassplaya]

Originally Posted by mmbongo

I couldn't remember if it was LaBella or GHS

Both are legit companies. I believe GHS makes Ken Smith's strings.

[mmbongo]

Originally Posted by madbassplaya

Both are legit companies. I believe GHS makes Ken Smith's strings.

True dat, and Lakland as well. I think that's what I was thinking of.

[Grebnaws]

I ordered two sets of black label flats off of ebay. One package of strings had discolored silk, like they had been wet at some point and the G string broke while tuning up. Sadowsky would not sell a single replacement string but they did send me one free of charge!

The second package of strings were given to the friend that gave me my first bass. To my knowledge he has never strung them up so I do not know if his strings are any different. Buy from a trusted supplier.

I have no useful comparisons to make with the black label flats. They replaced cheap nickel rounds and all electronics were changed on the bass before installing the flats. They are smooth and feel rather stiff but not particularly high tension. The A string is slightly less smooth than the others. They have not bowed the neck of my cheap Kramer parts bass and did not require anything special for intonation.

I am very happy that Sadowsky replaced my broken string free of charge and can find no reason to try anything else.

[TXLawDawg]

Originally Posted by Infidelity

IIRC Labella makes em'.

Last I remember reading (on here) Labella made the black labels and R. Cocco made the blues.