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12-03-2007, 06:13 AM
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Hi,
Im after getting a set of rounds for one of my basses as I have most of them strung with flats at the moment and want something completely different, can someone recommend me a set , im after something really bright and with plenty of snarl. Some strings that have ear piercing treble that will shatter glass. I have tried roto's but find them inconsistent (some sets very bright, some sets not). Any suggestions? |
12-03-2007, 06:16 AM
|  | Yeah, I've got the moves like Jagger. | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: G.R. MI | | | Dean Markley Blue Steels. Very crispy.
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12-03-2007, 08:36 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: League City, Tx | | | D'Addario Pro Steels are as bright as any I've ever heard.
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12-30-2007, 05:44 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minneapolis, St.paul MN | | | DR high beams......they rock
Blue steels have a bright tone, but are so coarse and sticky.... |
12-30-2007, 05:49 PM
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12-30-2007, 05:57 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio | | Quote:
Originally Posted by mntallpaul DR high beams......they rock
Blue steels have a bright tone, but are so coarse and sticky.... | +1 to DR highbeams, or Sadowsky Stainless Steel. I use those and it's an awesome string for tone and feel.
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12-30-2007, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Phalex Dean Markley Blue Steels. Very crispy. | +1 on the blue steels, but you better have deep callouses on your fingers if you want to dig in.
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12-31-2007, 07:09 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dover Delaware | | | Hartkes are pretty shrill and horrible. that should work for you.
My Opinion though........
Keep in mind, its called a bass.....not a treble........ |
12-31-2007, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by lug D'Addario Pro Steels are as bright as any I've ever heard. | +1 although i used them for a very short time years back they are very bright and in your face tone wise. I dont think they are too friendly to the frets thou.
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12-31-2007, 11:51 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: CT, USA | | I like the brightness on Dean Markley Blue Steels and SR2000's. I think the Rotosound Swing Bass ('66) line had it, too - although it's been awhile since I've played those.
And yes, even though it's called "Bass," adding mids and treble to a certain degree can enhance the sound quite a bit (imo/ime), depending on your preference and playing context.  |
12-31-2007, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by mntallpaul DR high beams......they rock
Blue steels have a bright tone, but are so coarse and sticky.... | +1
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01-03-2008, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Frankjohnson Hartkes are pretty shrill and horrible. that should work for you.
My Opinion though........
Keep in mind, its called a bass.....not a treble........ | i use the hartke 45's and ya you gotta beat the tar out of 'em for about a week then they settle down pretty well
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01-03-2008, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by smogg i use the hartke 45's and ya you gotta beat the tar out of 'em for about a week then they settle down pretty well | I had them on for about a month - Hated them.....they just didn't work for me.
If they are good for you....thats cool..........they are really inexpensive |
01-03-2008, 09:23 AM
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01-03-2008, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by lug D'Addario Pro Steels are as bright as any I've ever heard. | +1
I use the Pro Steels on my 4 String,
Sadowsky Stainless Steels on my 5.
Both of these sound great! Very consistant pack after pack! |
01-03-2008, 09:35 AM
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Ken Smith SS. Very bright, & last a good while. Blue Steels, IME, deaden slighly after a bit(which I like but you may not).
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01-03-2008, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Frankjohnson I had them on for about a month - Hated them.....they just didn't work for me.
If they are good for you....thats cool..........they are really inexpensive |
Ya a 3 pack for my 5er is only like $22 and I have my bass specifically set up for that 45 set. I'm also very regimental about the break in period and would never use a new set same day for a gig. I make it work for me because I go through strings pretty regularly and it's the only way I can keep it cost feasible since I have no endorsement deals ( hint hint to all concerned )
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01-03-2008, 04:10 PM
| | | | Try some DR Stainless Steel Lo-Riders. I just bought some and they are very bright. |
01-04-2008, 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by lug D'Addario Pro Steels are as bright as any I've ever heard. | +1
glass breaking - no problem.
btw, if you are just looking for fret-rattle try using heavier strings which will have a lower signal-to-noise ratio (a thicker string makes more noise on the frets)
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