Short Scale strings for Gibson SG RI

[bass4u]

Anybody know what are good strings for a Gibson SG RI. I'm having a hard time finding any type of variety of short scale strings at the local music stores. This is my 1st short scale bass. I haven't any experience on what would be good sounding strings for the bass. I have a MM Stingray and a Fender Jazz deluxe that are geat slap happy basses but I'm now changing my style towards more of a low end smooth sound (like Thievery Corporation). The Gibson is perfect for this type of sound, lots of smooth low end. Any suggestions truly appreciated. TIA

[M5Yates]

It's hard to beat a set of TI Jazz FLats (JF324)

[bass4u]

I've only ever used Roundwounds on all my basses even my Fender Precision fretless with maple neck. What kind of sound does the flats produce? Do the flats kill any of the 'presence' of the bass?

[M5Yates]

They have a wonderful midrange sound with plenty of punch.
They are bright with out being tizzy like rounds.

[bass4u]

Thanks. sounds like what I'm looking for. Do you know where to purchase them online?

[John Wentzien]

musician's freind

[M5Yates]

They are cheaper from Bass Emporium.
(plus you get to talk to a real player on the phone.)

[bass4u]

Thanks so much for the link. I'm going to order a set and try them out.

[DeanT]

Welcome to the world of short-scale basses. There is a severe lack of variety of strings for SS basses unfortunately. Take a look at JustStrings, they have a wide selection of strings and a few SS brands.

[sedan_dad]

Originally Posted by bass4u

I've only ever used Roundwounds on all my basses even my Fender Precision fretless with maple neck. What kind of sound does the flats produce? Do the flats kill any of the 'presence' of the bass?

Well they make your bass sound more like a bass and less like a piano.
Less fret noise,less finger noise ,less string buzz.

[SGT. Pepper]

All short scale basses especially the vintage style ones and semi hollow bodies sound better with flats or halfwounds.
Round wound on a short scale sound like sh!t!

[SGT. Pepper]

D'Addario makes both the Chromes and Halfwounds in short scale. GHS Flats and Bright flats. LaBella as well. D'Addario now sells direct off their website.

[Freuds_cat]

Originally Posted by SGT. Pepper

All short scale basses especially the vintage style ones and semi hollow bodies sound better with flats or halfwounds.
Round wound on a short scale sound like sh!t!

Sweeping generalisation alert!

I think comments like that are personal opinion SGT. Pepper rather than statement of fact.

I have an Epi Allen Woody Signiture series Rumblekat short scale hollow body bass and this bass was obviously designed by woody using roundwound strings.

Its just down to what sound you like. Personally as a finger player I like the extra attack I get from roundwound strings, if I was a pick player that maybe different. Interestingly Woody was a pick player.

So its just down to what sound and feel you are after.

[Rawkabilly]

I use DR Sunbeams on my Mustang. Love 'em. And no, I don't sound like sh*t.

[codyAllen191]

juststrings.com

[SGT. Pepper]

Originally Posted by Freuds_cat

Sweeping generalisation alert!

I think comments like that are personal opinion SGT. Pepper rather than statement of fact.

I have an Epi Allen Woody Signiture series Rumblekat short scale hollow body bass and this bass was obviously designed by woody using roundwound strings.

Its just down to what sound you like. Personally as a finger player I like the extra attack I get from roundwound strings, if I was a pick player that maybe different. Interestingly Woody was a pick player.

So its just down to what sound and feel you are after.

I got a rumblekat too. Tryed rounds on it, they didn't sound right. Kind of hollow.
Tryed Half rounds, perfect. Had a Brice Beatle Bass as well. I will admit that rounds sounded better on the Rumblekat, but on the Beatle copy they sounded aweful. Flats all the way on that.

[Freuds_cat]

SGT Pepper, you play with a pick, fingers, both?

[Jim T.]

There's going to be a huge difference using round wound strings with solid body bass guitars and hollowbodies. That hollow body "thud" doesn't usually translate into round wound territory without sounding harshly hollow for want of a better description. I'm sure there are exceptions, but the "Beatle" basses probably aren't one of them.

I personally like Mustangs and even "Broncos" with round wounds better than flats. The only way to know for sure is to try both in the music styles (and with players) you usually work with.

[dududias]

Hello everyone, I've just arrived here and I have the same problem that bass4u.

The difference is I'd rather to get roundwound strings, I think it would sound better for my style. I play with my fingers, and I'm a huge fan of Free and Cream.

I've found some rotosounds for short scale basses, but I think the measurements are too high: .065 - .115. That are the sizes of RotoSound Tru Electric Bass Black Nylon Flatwound Short Scale. (not really interested on the colour, it's just what I've found)

Is that normal for a short scale bass? It's my first short scale too, and I don't remember to use so thick strings. I just wonder if I'll still have my skin covering my fingers after a concert.

Before I go, just one more question: Are Halfwounds strings the same thing as "Hybrid" strings?

Thanks!

[mellowgerman]

these will give you the best sound. they might seem a bit pricey but you'll never have to change them again. they age and improve in sound as they do. besides, mccartney, casady, and lesh could not have been wrong
http://members.aol.com/rhoadsmusi/pyramid.html