String poll

[Chinguru]

I'd have to agree that that the slow wounds are the best "All around" strings. Since I've bought an MTD I prefer the MTD strings. They're real snappy for slapping & popping, and after some wear in they're good for everything that I do. I havn't gotten around to putting on some slow wounds yet...

Cheers! Adam

[Saint]

I've been using Ken Smith Medium or Medium Light roundwounds for 5-6 years on my Ric 4003. Since May, I've been using them on my Ken Smith BSR4M.

[Andy Daventry]

Depends on the bass, and my mood.

On my MB2 fretless I use LaBella black nylon flats. That bass uses a piezo, though, not an electromagnetic pickup. I didn't like the LaBella's so much on my old Jazz bass.

On my P bass I either use Thomastik Infeld Jazz Flats, which are the world's most exeptional bass string, or DR Hi-Beams, which are the sanest roundwounds for me.

Andy

[HardRockBassMan]

I've been using Smith Rock Master's Heavy guage for years. I'm not to fond of nickel strings and these keep a nice meaty tone for a long time. I tried a set of D'Addario Prizms once and they lost it after about three practices.

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Chris Marye
Slewhounds

[MM]

I used GHS Boomers for years but when I got an MIM Jazz it had Fender roundwounds. I liked the Fenders. I have them on my RB5. I recently got some Slowounds, though, so I'll be trying them out on the RB5 sometime in the future.

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Ciao
Mike

[gfab333]

I agree with Chinguru; I had a similar experience with MTD strings.

I have used Ken Smith stainless steels, Rotosound, Ernie Ball, DRs, and GHS for years. When I bought my MTD 535, it came with MTD stainless steel 45-65-85-105-135. At first, I thought that they were OK (average), and I was looking forward to changing back to my usual brands. Then, after a few weeks I realized these MTD strings are great. They have a great sound and tone, the tension is just right, you get a punchy B with balls, and they last. I heard that they are made by GHS to Michael Tobias's specs.

[Truth2BeLies]

GHS strings kick ass !!!! plain and simple.. you get your money's worth !

[bertbassplayer]

I use 5 String Fender Nickelplated Steel Roundwounds .4-.115

[Dave Siff]

Ernie Ball Slinkys .45-.65-.80-.100

[hk2hunterkiler]

right now on my bass i have some ernie ball super slinkys 45-100. but i just bought a pack of GHS boomers just wanted something different. i havent been playing that long so i havent played many kinds of strings so i have long ways to go for commenting on strings.

[hk2hunterkiler]

heard that DR strings last a long time. is that true?

[gweimer]

I finally put some D'Addario Chromes on the G&L (45-100). I am quite pleased so far. I never cared for the Half-Rounds before; they lacked presence. The Chromes are even, punchy, and very lively. It's too bad that GHS doesn't make the Brite Flats in .100 E gauge anymore; they may have lost a loyal customer after 20+ years.

[rapido]

I want to buy DR strings. i play slap. Are they best possible strings for slap does anyone know?
What is better Sunbams or Lo-riders?
I know that Sunbams are Nickel Plated Round Core and Lo-riders are Stainless Steel Hex Core strings. On DR page (http://www.drstrings.com/LoRider1.htm) they say that Lo-riders are for slap, pop and tapping. But many people here on Talkbass said that Sunbeams are the best, but what is better for slap steel or nickel?

[Modern Growl]

Hey everyone, check out my comparitive review of about 5 strings under "Growly Nickels?" - I put some effort into it, but noticed not too many people checking it out.

anyways.

For me:

TI Superalloys
D'addario XL's