Strings for my jazz

[TheBull]

Im looking for a vintage sound. I currently have an ampeg svt-cl with an ampeg 8x10e. what should i look for?

[r379]

Originally Posted by TheBull

Im looking for a vintage sound. I currently have an ampeg svt-cl with an ampeg 8x10e. what should i look for?

Either flats or nickel round wounds.

Flats will (generally) be more thumpy with less sustain.

[gomez hacienda]

Fender 7150 pure nickel are my fave roundwound for a darker tone than steels, or else LaBella Deep Talkin flats are a great string and a bit less $ than TIs.

[r379]

Originally Posted by gomez hacienda

Fender 7150 pure nickel are my fave roundwound for a darker tone than steels, or else LaBella Deep Talkin flats are a great string and a bit less $ than TIs.

Haven't tried the 7150 Fenders and maybe I will some day. TI Superalloys all the way for me these days. They might be more expensive but the tone makes it worth the extra $$ and they seem to last a long time.

[glivanos]

I'm using DR Sunbeams on my 70 Jazz for a decent vintage tone or modern tone if needed.

If you are not concerned about modern tone, Fender or D'Addario flatwounds are the way to go IMO.

[Mrdak]

Sunbeams have a round core?