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[Mattbass97]

i like real nice smooth tone when im playing bass but im unsure of what strings to use so i was wondering if anybody could give me a hand??

i play stuff like muse and paramore but i love real nice smooth tone

[steve4765630]

Try the standard nickel round wounds 45 - 105. They start out bright, but will warm up over a few days of playing them. Any brand is fine. D'Addario are probably the most common, GHS Boomers and Dunlop are good too.

[Stilettoprefer]

Try fender flatwounds. I get real smooth tone out of my Schecter with them, and they'll never go bad. You could even use a bow on them if you want some unique sounds:P :bassist

[winegamd]

I take it that by smooth you mean strong in fundamental with little growl. For this I would suggest a heavier string gauge, tape wounds or ground wound strings, and possibly stainless round wounds. I think nickel would have too many overtones for the sound you are wanting. Also, try playing panned to the neck pickup and plucking closer to the neck with a lighter touch.