SS string with superior midrange

Dugachug · #1 01-11-2013, 01:05 AM

is there any brand of stainless steel strings that i can use to increase my midrange? currently using blue steels i hear that ernie ball stainless steel would be a good option. Opinions appreciated!

Toptube · #2 01-11-2013, 01:37 AM

I like Rotosound Swingbass 66 stainless steels. Roto's whole line is known for its rich mid range.

The Nameless · #3 01-11-2013, 04:55 AM

Try DR Marcus Miller Fat Beams, too. I'm a die hard D'addario ProSteel user, and love the mids in those strings, but a recent gift has a set of 'Beams on my main bass. Mids are SUPER strong, especially after they break in slightly. I was surprised at the string sets tone, mids all over, and sweet tone all around. If ya want mids? These could be the ticket.

Seejay · #4 01-11-2013, 06:02 AM

They're not Stainless Steel, But have you tried Ernie Ball Cobalts? Shedloads of Midrange imo, Used to love Stainless strings but Cobalts are now my go to string, definately worth a try

madbassplaya · #5 01-11-2013, 06:10 AM

Dean Markley Helix:

http://www.bassstringsonline.com/Dea...et_p_1007.html

packhowitzer · #6 01-11-2013, 06:13 AM

I'm not trying to be a d#&$, just offering another point of view: Have you considered playing the strings you like and making adjustments at the EQ? What i mean is- I haven't found a make of string yet that I couldn't tame with some eq'ing. So I typically buy what sounds good and feels good to me overall and then eq to suit my needs.

That said, I agree with Seejay- the Ernie Ball Cobalts have "shedloads" of midrange.

**lowendfriend** · #7 01-11-2013, 06:54 AM

DR SS Flatwounds....just put them on my new Jazz and they are sweet.

bassbombs84 · #8 01-11-2013, 07:01 AM

+1 to roto 66's and some EQ

MissTheTrain · #9 01-11-2013, 07:05 AM

Ernie Ball SS hybrid slinky's. Cheap price and it's what Justin Chancellor from Tool uses. I really like them .

http://www.amazon.com/Ernie-Ball-284.../dp/B0002DVBIU

FunkMetalBass · #10 01-11-2013, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MissTheTrain

Ernie Ball SS hybrid slinky's. Cheap price and it's what Justin Chancellor from Tool uses. I really like them .

http://www.amazon.com/Ernie-Ball-284.../dp/B0002DVBIU

I was under the impression that he used the SS as well, but in a discussion a few months back, it was brought to my attention that one of the sources just posted the picture of the SS strings and never actually specified if it was the Nickel or the SS Hybrid Slinkies.

MissTheTrain · #11 01-11-2013, 10:16 AM

This is where I got my info. I don't know how creditable they are.

http://www.uberproaudio.com/who-play...-and-equipment

capncal · #12 01-11-2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bassbombs84

+1 to roto 66's and some EQ

+2 on the Roto swing 66. I also really liked my blue steels but my next set of rounds will be the Roto 66.

Dugachug · #13 01-11-2013, 01:11 PM

I have never tried Cobalts on bass before but i tried them on guitar they went dead so fast it wasn't even funny

also the mids on my EQ are maxed but it is just not enough(that's odd).

Dugachug · #14 01-11-2013, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MissTheTrain

Ernie Ball SS hybrid slinky's. Cheap price and it's what Justin Chancellor from Tool uses. I really like them .

http://www.amazon.com/Ernie-Ball-284.../dp/B0002DVBIU

his tone is killer

especially in 10,000 Days

seang15 · #15 01-11-2013, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dugachug

his tone is killer

especially in 10,000 Days

It's the strings, has nothing to do with the Wal

Epitaph04 · #16 01-11-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dugachug

I have never tried Cobalts on bass before but i tried them on guitar they went dead so fast it wasn't even funny

also the mids on my EQ are maxed but it is just not enough(that's odd).

What amp and bass guitar are you using?

GLEN18INCHSPICA · #17 01-11-2013, 01:26 PM

Blue Steels have decent midrange, however the Rotosounds might have more of the mids you are looking for. I remember Labella Hard Rockin steels having decent midrange just a bit less bright than Rotos. I found the D'addario Prosteels to be shy in the mids.

Dugachug · #18 01-11-2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Epitaph04

What amp and bass guitar are you using?

nothing pro just recently got into playing bass guitar after playing guitar for 5 years, i have a fender bronco 40 amp with an Ibanez gsr200.

Dugachug · #19 01-11-2013, 01:30 PM

I must say i enjoy bass more than guitar. ^-^

Dugachug · #20 01-11-2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by seang15

It's the strings, has nothing to do with the Wal

you'd like to think so