Strings for my ABG

MARTY.MBASS · #1 12-17-2008, 07:18 AM

I'm hating hearing the top end clank from my silly bright and stiff phosfor bronze strings that I have on my Takamine EG 512c bass.
Has anyone had much experience with nylon core roundwounds?
I would prefer it if they were more bendy but without loosing definition or bottom.

Gary Lynch · #2 12-17-2008, 09:02 AM

You might shuffle over to the Acoustic Bass Fetish Club on this web site and ask.

MARTY.MBASS · #3 12-17-2008, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary Lynch

You might shuffle over to the Acoustic Bass Fetish Club on this web site and ask.

I'll have a peek and see if theres an old thread on it first to save me the shame of being part of a fetish club

Thanks for the advice.

Lokire · #4 12-17-2008, 08:20 PM

Oh, the SHAME!

FranF · #5 12-17-2008, 08:48 PM

Well, one of the most pleasant surprises I've ever had was the day I put Thomastik Jazz Flats (specifically the JF344 set) on my Ovation CC074. The change was astounding. The sound is phenomenal, as is the feel. Sounds 100% better acoustically and especially amplified. Highly recommended!

B String · #6 12-18-2008, 07:51 PM

I've been using DR Sunbeam medium light Nickels on my
ABG's. Once they settle in, they last forever with a nice
organic sound. A more spacious sound than flats.