So, what are your favorite strings to use??

[WarrenD]

I wouldn't say I was loyal to a brand, but I mostly use Rotosound Swing '66. Other strings I often use are Elites Stadium and Ernie Ball nickel slinky.

[gregmon79]

These d'addario nickels are great!! Very easy to play on. Although I'm used to a thicker guage, I can adjusr to these. I'll try a thicker one next time. Good string though.

[Swipter]

Went back to Marcus Millers on the Jazz from Fender flats. I think I had a bad D string on the flats. Used Marcus strings for years and they sound great. I use TCRM Ken Smith on the Pedulla 5 String.

[singlemalt]

Rounds, always nickel: DR Hellborgs for the four string, DR lowriders for the five. For a softer feel Infeld Superalloys.

For flats and in general, TI jazz flats. These are my favorite strings ever. Yeah, they cost, but so what? These strings last for years and keep getting better, why would I worry about the cost? They are more economical than any rounds I've ever used. About the price of a bottle of good scotch, and they last a whole lot longer.

[Randyt]

FBass
Fodera
Circle K strings

[tomnomnom91]

I won't use anything other than RotoSound. I use different gauges on different basses, but I don't use any other brand anymore. I've tried quite a few out in the time I've been playing, and none of them seem to sound new, or as reliable in tuning terms, for as long as RS.

[bassist4dalord]

D'Addario Chromes and D'Addario Tapewounds. Love the warmth, smooth feel, tension.. Fantastic strings! Probably gonna buy a set of Tapes to replace the factory strings on my new Ibanez AEB5E. I already have Tapes on my Squier Standard Precision V (Jazz electronics) and I really fancy them!

[Growly Lytes]

Originally Posted by macrocheesium

I got Elixirs. They introduced this really weird chorus affect that always bothered me. Maybe that makes it sound "fuller" and better to some people, I don't know. It sure wasn't for me, though.

I think you might have the pickups too close.
This is what happend to me.I thought my bass was crap but as it turns out it was the pickups being too close for comfort.

[Growly Lytes]

Every person has got their own choice.
Ernie Ball Slinkys &
D`Addario 45-105.
For my Fender Lytes becuase the neck is thin - Ernie Ball 45-100

[Ezmar]

Rotosound swing bass 66. Don't really like anything else. Nickels get too dull too fast for me. Don't really understand what others don't like about them. I understand that they're not to people's taste, but I don't get what they don't like.

[micguy]

3 of my basses have GHS pressure wounds. Particularly good on fretless. the 4th bass is finicky - needs some sort of nickel rounds. Still trying to figure out what it wants.

[Floyd Eye]

Originally Posted by Ezmar

Rotosound swing bass 66. Don't really like anything else. Nickels get too dull too fast for me. Don't really understand what others don't like about them. I understand that they're not to people's taste, but I don't get what they don't like.

Yeah, 66s are awesome. I like Blue Steels too though. I like the Rotos better when they are brand new, but the Blue Steels last longer and sound better after they are a month or so old.

That said, I usually stick with the Rotos and just replace them often.

[EricssonB]

Originally Posted by micguy

3 of my basses have GHS pressure wounds. Particularly good on fretless. the 4th bass is finicky - needs some sort of nickel rounds. Still trying to figure out what it wants.

All (two) of my basses have these. One is technically Ken Smith, but whatever. My future instruments will surely have these as well.

[rockamimjazz]

D'Addario flatwound Chromes. I was a long-time nickel plated roundwound user until the first time I tried flats. Love the smooth feel, lack of string noise.

[MoeGJBeener]

Originally Posted by VBassRookie

Anyone used the new cobalts? It seems there are many different desired tones from flats to round. I personally like a bright sound and the cobalts or steels appear to give you that. I haven't replaced the strings on my first bass and plan on buying new strings soon.

I just got a set the other day. I've always used stainless strings. Ernie Balls, DR fat beams and hi beams, and Dunlop SS's. I think Cobalts are my new favorite. They really sing. Sound so focused and full.

[rollcall]

dean markley bass blasters

[bongostealth]

Originally Posted by Kenzy

I'm surprised nobody's said D'Addario ProSteels yet...

Anyway, they catch my vote! I was blown away when I first started using them. They provide for a great extremely-bright, punchy, metallic tone. I always string my ADJ bass with the Regular Light guage ProSteels. Really, very excellent strings.

I will absolutely second that! These strings are bright, have the least tension compared to all other strings out there, and they retain their zing for a REALLY long time, almost indefinitely. And if this weren't enough, they are cheaper in price than most other brands. You just can't beat their value, in my opinion.

[adivin]

I really don't think of Rotos 66 as a slap string. I play finger style and the have great snap and punch.

[Maya403]

What are the best strings for slap that will have a nice clear sound for a long amount of time for a fender jazz bass.

Recently i bought some DR lo rider strings avout 3 weeks ago and they are now dead

[backup]

Originally Posted by Maya403

What are the best strings for slap that will have a nice clear sound for a long amount of time for a fender jazz bass.

Recently i bought some DR lo rider strings avout 3 weeks ago and they are now dead

ive been playing 12+ hours day for two-three months with (nickel) low riders and they still sounded OK.
i believe what you call dead is what most would call "broken in".
or maybe you had a set of lemons
try dr hi beams