Strings for Warwick?

[matt11]

Sorry if I'm revisitng a topic--searched the forum, didn't find any direct answers.

I've heard that Warwick basses don't take kindly to untapered strings. I've got a Warwick Corvette Standard 5, and have until now used only Warwick Black Labels, which I'm quite happy with. But I have to order them online whenever I need them and it's a pain. Do any of you Warwick players use good, easily available alternatives (ghs? dean markley? d'addario? etc.) that fit without having to mess around with them?

Thanks.

[pickles]

DR high beams and fat beams are great on my streamer stage II. D'addrrio prosteels are really good as well if you like your strings tight and bright. P-nut uses GHS Boomers. Options galore.

[chingas]

I have a Thumb 4 BO with DR Lo-Riders(I've never had a problem finding a set in L.A.) and I like them alot.

[matt11]

Thanks to you both. That gives me lots of choice.

[Catalin]

Originally Posted by chingas

I have a Thumb 4 BO with DR Lo-Riders(I've never had a problem finding a set in L.A.) and I like them alot.

Are you happy with Lo-Riders ? I ask that because i want to buy a set of those. I have a streamer Lx5 .

[Bassline_Delux]

I wanna get some Lo-Riders for my $$ IV.

What's the tension like?

[Larry Holloway]

Similar question here also. Just got my Warwick fretless & LOVE it. I like the Warwick strings but wanted something with similar feel but more sustain. Are the DR's the way to go? Any other suggestions?

[FunkSlap89]

I like the sound of nickels on my warwick... so far i've tried D'addario XL nickels and they sound pretty good. I also want to try DR sunbeams and Fender Pure Nickels (7050's?)

[NOLA Bass]

I never had any trouble with D'Addario XL's and Dean Markley Blue Steels on my Fortress at all.

[Joebone]

There is a thread going on Sunbeams that talks about Warwick usage...personally, I use 'em on my Warwick Thumb 4NT,and am happy, happy, happy.