--THOUGHTS ON ERNIE BALL--

[jmcdan3]

Fender Precision with EB Regular Slinkies (50-105). Band style is hip-hop/ riff rock resembling RATM. Some Slapping/Popping riffs. Are these suitable for my style? I want a HEAVY bass sound with less highs BUT I want the slap stuff to come through (without too much zing).

[DeanT]

I use EBMM Hybrid Slinkies. They're Nickel wound. Gauge is .45-.105.

[Crabby]

I love Slinkies and prefer them over everything else for my SR4 and SR5.

[lokolp]

I used to use the stainless steel ones on my P-bass. I got the sound you're talking about, I think they'll suit you well. I would still use them but my local music store stopped carrying them.

[DavePlaysBass]

I have been very happy with Fender 7250 Nickels on my P Bass for what you just described. I now have a set of Boomers. The Boomers are OK but not as mid rich as the the 7250s. I have not tried the EB.

The 7250s are clearer down low than I think DA XLs are. And have a nicer top end than DA. I like how they slap better than DA. And the mids are present. I don't believe they come any heavier than 45-105 though.

Dave

[bigd4207]

slinks are good strings, tons of tone and the "right" tone that some strings lack, not the best but they are good. I have several sets of diff. gauges including 2 sets of flats which are also pretty nice strings. my fav eb setup has to be slinky's through emg pups, the sounds just completely compliment eachother

[Jeb]

Originally Posted by jmcdan3

Fender Precision with EB Regular Slinkies (50-105). Band style is hip-hop/ riff rock resembling RATM. Some Slapping/Popping riffs. Are these suitable for my style? I want a HEAVY bass sound with less highs BUT I want the slap stuff to come through (without too much zing).

Fender strings (7150s) sound like a match for your style. Shoot, there are lots that would work.