Suggest strings for a Squier Vintage Modified Fretless

[MadFloyd]

I have this bass on the way and I'm pretty sure I won't want to use the stock strings.

Any suggestions on what to try?

Thanks in advance.

[AmadeusXeno]

For rounds I like DR Lo-Riders on any bass, for flats I like Rotosound. You may like a different tone then I do though in which case you might like a different string more then these. Do you know what kind of tone you are after?

[Root 5]

Because it's a fretless I'd suggest going with either flatwounds or nylon tapewounds.

Flatwound: GHS Precision Flatwounds. You'll have to trim some of the silk end to make them fit the E post but that's ok to do so. They're great strings and very smooth feeling & sounding.

You'll have to experiment with different brands because flats vary greatly in both tension and tone. I prefer medium tension and more vintage "thump" so I like the GHS flats.

Nylon tapewound: Rotosound Tru Bass 88 strings are flatwound strings wrapped in a black tape. Just be aware that they are a heavier that standard gauge so you may have to widen your nut slots. They are .065 - .075 - .100 -.115!

Other good tapewounds are made by GHS, Fender, and now, D'Addario. These three products are roundwound strings wrapped in tape so you can expect them to be a little brighter sounding. I've tried the GHS and I like them. The GHS & D'Addario strings fit standard nuts. The Fender's are .058 -.072 - .092 - .110.

Hope this helps a little bit.

[fretlessguy]

My Sugestions:
Flats: GHS Precision Flats or TI Jazz Flats
Tapewounds: GHS Tapes
Roundwounds: SIT Power Wound Nickels
Compressed: GHS Pressurewounds
All the above in Light or medium Light gauges. They just seem to sound better on fretlesses in my opinion.

[NortyFiner]

Fender 9050M flats have done it for me on every Fender/Squier bass I have owned.

[MadFloyd]

Thanks for the responses, guys!

[dogbluedrummer]

Everybody above is wrong (joke). You need DR Sunbeams! More MWAHHHH than one of those reality TV chicks after getting drunk and breaking a fingernail.

Seriously, round shape gives you the mwah, and the nickle saves the fretboard. And they have a smooth buttery sound with plenty of mids.

[Mastermold]

Originally Posted by dogbluedrummer

Everybody above is wrong (joke). You need DR Sunbeams! More MWAHHHH than one of those reality TV chicks after getting drunk and breaking a fingernail.

Seriously, round shape gives you the mwah, and the nickle saves the fretboard. And they have a smooth buttery sound with plenty of mids.

+1 on the DR Sunbeams for fretless.

[Hutzbordello]

i think flats would sounds good

[shivester]

I have Rotosounds on mine and I love it.

[MadFloyd]

Originally Posted by shivester

I have Rotosounds on mine and I love it.

Which type of Rotosounds?