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Old 04-07-2008, 02:01 PM
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hi guys...i want to ask you want kind of strings can you propose for metal bass? The style of playing it is like Metallica's Trujillo.thanks
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Old 04-07-2008, 10:11 PM
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cant say much for trujillo but dr puts out nice strings. i got a set of hi-beams i like alot
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Old 04-08-2008, 09:10 AM
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I always used GHS Boomers for metal.
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Old 04-08-2008, 12:06 PM
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I just switched to HiBeams and they are fantastic.
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Old 04-08-2008, 01:35 PM
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thanks guys...and what about Dunlop or rottosound?
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Old 04-08-2008, 01:50 PM
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Dead strings.
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Old 04-08-2008, 03:17 PM
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"Strings for metal" are like "bass for metal", it can be anyone you like the tone and feel good with it.
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you must be a big guy! i'd think a metal bass would be really heavy! i feel for your back and shoulders!

that said... Rotosound!
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Old 04-08-2008, 03:21 PM
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"Strings for metal" are like "bass for metal", it can be anyone you like the tone and feel good with it.
I agree, it's a little nonsensical. I don't go into the amp section a lot, but do people ask "amps for metal"?
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Old 04-08-2008, 08:31 PM
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Metal bass?
Metal strings! Duh.
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Old 04-08-2008, 08:32 PM
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XL Roundwounds or Dunlop Robert Trujillo signature.
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