What are good stings to get for the particular sound I want?

[jerrykobes]

I was wondering what type of winding, metal, and brand to get for a six string bass dropped one step across all the strings. I tend to play metal music with my fingers so I need something with a quick attack that is able to punch through the guitars in my band.

I am currently using ernie balls on my 5 string and their sound just sounds a little to dull to me. My main goal is to get as close as I can to the sound of a pick while using my fingers. I'd like a tight quick bright sound. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks.

[The BurgerMeister]

DR highbeams or lowriders, stainless steel.

[jerrykobes]

Whats the difference between highbeams and lowriders?

[HMZ]

Originally Posted by jerrykobes

Whats the difference between highbeams and lowriders?

highbeams have a round core and lowriders have a hexagonal core.
highbeams are more flexible and lowriders are stiffer.

[jerrykobes]

How does that affect the sound?

[PrecisionBass]

Hi-beams are roundwound, Lo-Riders are flatwound. Flatwounds are better for mellower, less edgier, jazzier tones. Roundwounds are awesome, and the Hi-Beams are particularly, but not overly, bright, edgy, and perfect for anything that's not soft, but good for ballads.

My suggestion is Roundwounds.

[chingas]

Originally Posted by PrecisionBass

Hi-beams are roundwound, Lo-Riders are flatwound. Flatwounds are better for mellower, less edgier, jazzier tones. Roundwounds are awesome, and the Hi-Beams are particularly, but not overly, bright, edgy, and perfect for anything that's not soft, but good for ballads.

My suggestion is Roundwounds.

Lo-Riders aren't flatwound.They are wrapped around a hexogonal core-as opposed to Hi-Beams, which are wrapped around a round core.

[Bass Below]

Something from SIT might work http://bassguitarstrings.us/store/pr...cat=361&page=1

[SGT. Pepper]

D'Addario ProSteels. Bright, Tight, and Punchy.