Strings For a Tune

Vee Dubb · #1 11-21-2009, 11:25 AM

What strings are you using that gives you some thump and some sparkle? I had some Sunbeams on the TWB-63, like them too. They were not very deep but had a great warm tone to them. I then switched to the XL's since everyone raved about them. I love the sparkle but again not as deep of tone as my Black Beauties on the TWB-53. I don't mind experimenting so now I'm open to something new. I like the thump of my Black Beauties and the sparkle of the XL's. If I could get that combined in one set of strings, I'd be extremely happy.

So my question is. . . . . What strings should I try? FYI: The TWB-63 is armed with 2 Bartolini soap bars and an Aggie OPB 3TK. The TWB-53 is stock for now. I'm looking to do an electronic swap for another Aggie and a set of Nordstrands.

nutso42 · #2 11-21-2009, 04:13 PM

Ernie Ball Slinky Roundwound. The higher the gauge the deeper.

Jazz Ad · #3 11-21-2009, 04:19 PM

Tune basses work better with small jauges in my experience. These instruments are not meant to sound very deep but rather clear and bright.

Vee Dubb · #4 11-21-2009, 09:54 PM

Thanks Nutso & Jazz. So Ernie Ball has the best of both worlds ehh?

FWIW The TWB-53 has some nice thump with the Black Beauties. The tone is full & thick. The G is even good. I agree, it can be very clear too. I'm not sure if it's just he difference of the two instruments.