Strings For Carvin LB75

Metal123 · #1 10-09-2001, 01:11 PM

the strings on my carvin are real worn down, What kind should i get as a replacement??

KB · #2 10-09-2001, 01:32 PM

I use DR Sunbeams on my Carvin LB70 and I think they match the bass really well. It really depends on the sound and feel you are going for. The Sunbeams are fairly smooth for roundwounds and have a scooped mid sound with some growl.

-KB

Metal123 · #3 10-09-2001, 01:34 PM

what about something with lots of growl?

KB · #4 10-09-2001, 01:38 PM

The Sunbeams have a fair amount (but they can still be warm), but I have heard that the DR Nickel Lo-Riders have a lot as well as some of the Warwick string lines (black and yellow labels I think). For the most growl you probably want nickel plated strings. There may be some others out there as well.

-KB

Metal123 · #5 10-09-2001, 01:41 PM

alright, ill check those out, thanks

**rickbass** · #6 10-09-2001, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Metal123
what about something with lots of growl?

DR "Marcus" (Fat Beams). Mids in spades.

It's pretty hard to go wrong with DR's....period.

KB · #7 10-09-2001, 03:03 PM

The fat beams were not really "growly" at all for me when I tried them (see my DR Strings post on this page). They a good strings, but they were a little too clean sounding for my tastes.

-KB

rsautrey · #8 10-10-2001, 08:22 AM

Judging by your name Metal123, I think DR Hi-Beams might be for you. Very bright, very flexible, and super growly on my Jazz Bass.

eli · #9 10-12-2001, 01:33 PM

I used both D'Addario XLs and Vinci RKs ( www.wwandbw.com ) on my fretted and fretless Carvin 6's (H50N pu's) for quite a while before I switched to Elixirs. Both are nickel and both were quite satisfyingly growly.

REvans5019 · #10 10-12-2001, 03:46 PM

I suggest Hi-Beams because of the flexibility of the tones that are available.