Tuff Strings???

LoOtinant Dan · #1 06-02-2003, 04:19 PM

I break at least two strings every other gig. Meaning I get about four live shows and a practice or two's use out of them. So that means I have to buy and change strings every other week nearly. Yes, I am aware that I play my bass really hard, but thats the way I do it naturally. Anybody have some good suggestions on what strings are pretty tough? I have tried Dean's, GHS, Rotosounds, Peavy's, and Ernie's. I use Roundwound.

Zon Bass · #2 06-02-2003, 05:09 PM

If you are breaking strings that much, it might be your bass. Check the saddles for any roughness or sharp edges. Find a qualified luthier to file them down if you don't feel that you can do it yourself.

LoOtinant Dan · #3 06-02-2003, 05:17 PM

Yeah they do seem to always break at the bridge. Good idea. Thanks

bryan bailey · #4 06-03-2003, 01:33 PM

Try MEGA HEAVY strings, they should last longer, I think Boomers are made in the heaviest set