String Choice for Reggae/Dub Stylee?

[mercenarywrench]

New to bass and have a Hohner B2B headless coming. Any recommendations for string choice? I know zip about bass other than skanking style playing on my guitar, which is kinds bass-like.
thanks, bobbyd

[jasper383]

The classic, traditional reggae string is flats, really old flats. Heavy Fender or La Bella flats on a Jazz Bass is probably the best archetype. So buy a set of flats and get started on making them old.

I think you'll find lots of different ideas as to the best choice for reggae sounding strings. It depends on the band, and the sound you want.

[One Drop]

Labella makes double ball flats, great for reggae. I'm biased as I love the sound of flats for reggae, and I prefer the '70s reggae bas tones in general.

I had a set on a Steinie L2 and they were extremely powerful sounding and tamed the beast somewhat for a nice warm but clear tone. They would sound awesome on the Hohner, too.