Strings on an SX Bass

r6mile · #1 03-12-2006, 01:10 AM

I am a complete noob in basses so I have absolutely no idea. How are the strings on an SX Bass compared to others? Would it be worth changing them?

SGT. Pepper · #2 03-12-2006, 08:27 AM

The stock strings suck! Change them.

SBassman · #3 03-12-2006, 08:33 AM

Absolutely change them. Some of the Rondo descriptions claim they are strung with DAddarios, but, I use DAddarios, and every SX that has passed through my hands had strings that bore no resemblance to real, production DAddarios.

Change em. You'll get a bump in tone and feel.

r6mile · #4 03-12-2006, 08:38 AM

OK thanks. Can you recommend my a specific brand?

r6mile · #5 03-12-2006, 09:27 AM

I would really like to try some really thick strings, but I wonder if my fingers are ready for that. I've been playing for 8 months, what kind of strings do u think my fingers will be able to stand?

SBassman · #6 03-12-2006, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r6mile

OK thanks. Can you recommend my a specific brand?

DAddario.

[That's what I use.]

Really, you have to find your own way on string choices. You'll find a million valid opinions here. It's a very subjective thing. It would be like me telling you what the correct color shirt was to wear.

SBassman · #7 03-12-2006, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r6mile

I would really like to try some really thick strings, but I wonder if my fingers are ready for that. I've been playing for 8 months, what kind of strings do u think my fingers will be able to stand?

Choose a set with the E being 100 or 105 and you'll be fine.

SGT. Pepper · #8 03-12-2006, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SBassman4x

Absolutely change them. Some of the Rondo descriptions claim they are strung with DAddarios, but, I use DAddarios, and every SX that has passed through my hands had strings that bore no resemblance to real, production DAddarios.

Change em. You'll get a bump in tone and feel.

They are probably D'Addario seconds or rejects.

r6mile · #9 03-12-2006, 10:39 PM

Thanks, I think I am going to buy some D'Addarios (also, I friend of mine has them and he told me they're fantastic). I was looking for a Medium/Heavy kind of strings, and I found these sets:

D'Addario EXL160 http://www.daddario.com/DADProdDetai...D=3&Class=ACBA

D'Addario EXL230 http://www.daddario.com/DADProdDetai...D=3&Class=ACBA

D'Addario EPS160 http://www.daddario.com/DADProdDetai...D=3&Class=ACGA

D'Addario EPS230 http://www.daddario.com/DADProdDetai...D=3&Class=ACGA

The question now is: What are the differences between Nickel Wound and Pro Steels? Is there a noticeable difference (in sound and in touch) between Medium and a Heavy wage?

BobWestbrook · #10 03-13-2006, 11:17 AM

I got a new SX not long ago, and it had some pretty nice flatwounds on it, not sure what brand they are.

KeithBMI · #11 03-13-2006, 11:27 AM

Stainless steel strings are going to be rougher and have a more metallic (bright...zing...) sound while nickels have a warmer sound.

r6mile · #12 03-13-2006, 11:55 AM

OK Thanks. I think I'm going to buy the D'Addario EXL160.