Strings for my Sting

[Orpheus55]

For years I have used the 8250M taperwounds on my Sting bass with great results and very little fretwear. Now, however, these same strings do not sound right, the E especially. I went with flats for awhile, but the Sting's higher registers seems to come alive with rounds. Any viable alternatives to the 8250M's? I was thinking D'Addario's extra-long 45-105 but am open to suggestions.

[gary m]

I've used GHS Brite Flats in the past with good results. The single coil P pickups do seem to like flats though, and I've settled on GHS Precision Flats for my own instruments. Both types are relatively inexpensive if you decide to experiment.

[9mmMike]

My Sting came with Roto 77's. The PO told me that he tried many strings before he settled on the Rotosounds. I have never seen the need to change them although I rarely gig this bass. I do play it at home.

[mam1862]

Originally Posted by Orpheus55

For years I have used the 8250M taperwounds on my Sting bass with great results and very little fretwear. Now, however, these same strings do not sound right, the E especially. I went with flats for awhile, but the Sting's higher registers seems to come alive with rounds. Any viable alternatives to the 8250M's? I was thinking D'Addario's extra-long 45-105 but am open to suggestions.

I use same strings and have not had any problems. I will be changing the strings in January so I will see if I notice any difference.

[waynobass]

DR Sunbeams are the warmest and lowest-tension rounds I've found. And they last a long time.

[jasper383]

Yes, I would try Sunbeams. 45-105.

I think that's what Sting uses on his original Sting Bass.

[Marial]

Originally Posted by waynobass

DR Sunbeams are the warmest and lowest-tension rounds I've found. And they last a long time.

This.

Or try Sadowsky flats.

[FunkyWilly]

I have D'Addario Chromes on my 51 P-bass (basically the same as the Sting bass) and totally love the sound. Of course, your mileage may vary.