strings for a jazz

rickenbaker · #1 10-09-2007, 05:50 PM

does anyone have any suggestions for strings for a jazz bass, that give a smooth, growly sound

r379 · #2 10-09-2007, 06:59 PM

I use Thomastik Infeld Superalloys on all my basses (Fender Jazzes and Precisions) and am pleased with the sound out of them. YMMV.

BuffaloBass · #3 10-09-2007, 07:06 PM

Dr SunBeams, or nickle Lo Riders.

BassMan250 · #4 10-09-2007, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BuffaloBass

Dr SunBeams, or nickle Lo Riders.

+1 ... Fender roundcores (8250's I think) are quite growly too once broken in, excellent for slap.

A.CLAYTON · #5 10-09-2007, 08:19 PM

Just put DR Sunbeams on mine,SWEAT.

Reefer · #6 10-09-2007, 08:20 PM

Depends on your Jazz bass and what type sound you're looking for. You hardly see a vintage Jazz without D'Addario XL170's! My choice for the past 20 years.

Reefer · #7 10-09-2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by A.CLAYTON

Just put DR Sunbeams on mine,SWEAT.

Gee, I don't know if I'd want strings that SWEAT!

rickenbaker · #8 10-09-2007, 08:42 PM

I have a standard jazz

Reefer · #9 10-09-2007, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rickenbaker

I have a standard jazz

If you're a slapper and like a string that is very bright and produces no mids, go with DR's.

If you like a string a produces a full sound go with D'addario XL170's if you want nickel, GHS Bass Boomers if you want steel. These 2 I have found to be the best for overall tone and feel.