what strings to chhosse for my Eb3 1969

enolys · #1 05-10-2009, 04:32 AM

I have an eb3 gibson and change the strings with daddario exls but the sound is too metallic for me terrific!!
what strings would you recommend to keep a root sound less metallic
thanks

markdavid · #2 05-10-2009, 04:35 AM

flatwounds

GM60466 · #3 05-10-2009, 04:38 AM

D'adario 831 chrome flats

enolys · #4 05-10-2009, 11:09 AM

does it sound less metallic than ex171?

Groover · #5 05-11-2009, 07:01 AM

I'm using Nickel Rounds (DR, Low Riders) on an EB3L. They sound good, but I'm thinking about switching to flats.. just not sure which ones.

Pilgrim · #6 05-11-2009, 09:45 PM

LaBella flats - the strings of the 60's. They will make it sound like it was made to sound.

Fly Guitars · #7 05-12-2009, 07:12 AM

Where do you play? Pick or fingers?

I find, TI jazz flats are best if you play finger style at the bridge (good choice I find) - a bit too flappy if you play at the neck

If you play fingerstyle at the neck, I like labella deep talking'

If you play with a pick d'addario chromes are good

HogieWan · #8 05-12-2009, 07:22 AM

GHS Pressurewounds are somewhat underrated IMO.

enolys · #9 05-13-2009, 01:54 AM

you talk about chrome 831 Daddario
will it sound less metallic then ex171 that i hate?
rotosound swing bass 66 nickel:isn't it a good choice??

dannybuoy · #10 05-13-2009, 02:15 AM

They will sound less metallic because they're flats. I just bought a set of Chromes myself, they'll be going on my P-Bass tonight! Read the 'Confessions of a flatwound convert' thread for a lengthy discussion on flatwound vs roundwound strings.

enolys · #11 05-13-2009, 02:34 AM

sorry ,didn't know the dadario 831 were flat,i know the difference between both ,i search for round as i want more precision but without metal sound
swing bass 66 nickel: great choice ?or other ideas?