strings for punk? help!

[bstarbass]

i play a lot of punk, folk punk, indie punk, and just flat out indie
mainly stuff that sounds like against me! or bad religion

im currently using d'adarrio 50's and they are very bright and have poor tone (imo)

looking for string suggestions that would be good, open to try anything really

thanks

[joshmickelson]

Originally Posted by bstarbass

i play a lot of punk, folk punk, indie punk, and just flat out indie
mainly stuff that sounds like against me! or bad religion

im currently using d'adarrio 50's and they are very bright and have poor tone (imo)

looking for string suggestions that would be good, open to try anything really

thanks

I think that's honestly your best call. Try a bunch of different strings and go from there.

[kander]

I've always liked DR Hi-beams for all things rock/punk.

[bstarbass]

thanks for the tips, ill check out hi-beams, also going to try roto swings

[spaz21387]

ernie ball... the best and brightest for punk. i will only string up my p bass for punk with eb hybrids.

[bstarbass]

i tried regular eb slinkies on my old beater bass (now sold) maybe ill try em again, i think ill start with ebs or rotos and buy a few sets of strings to try

[dalkowski]

GHS Bass Boomers

[bstarbass]

had those as the stock strings on my old bass as well, seemed to sound pretty good.

[TigerClaw]

DR Stainless Steels. The Marcus Miller pack. If you want a really bright punchy growl.

[Marton]

I use Dean Markley SR2000 47-107 in my punk band and I really like them.

[russellmania]

I suggest D'Addario Half-rounds, especially if you want great tone thats not too bright...You won't be disappointed.

[megadan]

Just buy the cheapest SS roundwounds you can find (try webstrings.com) and change them a lot! This way you can also rip the strings off at the end of a set.

[bstarbass]

Originally Posted by megadan

Just buy the cheapest SS roundwounds you can find (try webstrings.com) and change them a lot! This way you can also rip the strings off at the end of a set.

that is badass. punk.

[P-punk]

Dean Markley Blue Steel. Punchy, trebly & lasts forever. Made for punk.

[bstarbass]

tbers rule. punx for life!

[tahoebass92]

if you want a good aggressive tone, i'd go for some stainless steels. rotosounds are my favorite, but dr's and d'addarios are killer also.

[becker4567]

To be honest, I can't remember what strings I used in the mid 70's, but Dean Markleys, Rotos, and D'Addario halfs are all good choices. Just use a pick and look pissed off!

[Ric5]

strings for punk? help!

Get ones that can take a beating and won't break easily.

[Mr.Bassie720]

Look no further than Rotosound.

[RexNFX79]

I use Ernie Ball regular slinky's.