Strings for Thunderbird

[Bass Of Thunder]

Hi,

recently I bought Epiphone Thunderbird IV and now i'ts time to change strings. Which ones could sound cool with Thunderbird (from GHS and D'Addario)?

I've been playing bass ony for ten months, so I would like to hear your opinions. I'm going to play hard/glam rock (like SLADE, KISS & THE DARKNESS).

Thanx!

[Tbirdbassist]

I use DR highbeam .40-.100 on my Gibby Thunderbird and I love the feel/sound of them. My tone isnt really heavy on bass so the lighter strings suite me better, I play experimental/fusion/jazz/hard rock.

[AndrewClaycomb]

I recently sold a thunderbird bass on ebay... is your user name drummerhero or something like that?

[mark roberts]

Originally Posted by Tbirdbassist

I use DR highbeam .40-.100 on my Gibby Thunderbird and I love the feel/sound of them. My tone isnt really heavy on bass so the lighter strings suite me better, I play experimental/fusion/jazz/hard rock.

Excellent choice...I would make the same recommendation....
.040 - .100 DR Hi-Beams, if you like a bit more stiffness the same gauges on DR LowRiders Stainless Steel.

[Bass Of Thunder]

Originally Posted by AndrewClaycomb

I recently sold a thunderbird bass on ebay... is your user name drummerhero or something like that?

No... But thanks for advices to others!

[BuffaloBass]

And I like the DR Sunbeams. A bit 'mellower' than some SS rounds ( like GNS Boomers), but real nice. Throaty.

[The Golden Boy]

The D'Addarios in the purple packs. I think they're .45-100 or in that neighborhood. I use .50-105 on my other basses.

[AndrewClaycomb]

Originally Posted by Bass Of Thunder

No... But thanks for advices to others!

I was just curious as to where it ended up...

I always strung it up with ernie ball hybrid slinkys and they had a great growl. They really evened out those bassy pickups.

[Bass Of Thunder]

Originally Posted by The Golden Boy

The D'Addarios in the purple packs.

http://www.daddario.com/DADFBass.aspx?ID=3

Which ones? I can't see any purple pack...