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Old 02-11-2009, 12:28 PM
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What strings do you put on your P for hard rock/metal?

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Im having the hardest time trying to decide what strings I want for my P for when it shows up on my front door step. I play aggressive fingerstyle and am open to all suggestions, rounds, flats, DRs, GHS, whatever. I normally play with Roto SS 66s on my J, but Im not sure if they'll go all that well with a P bass. Maybe Roto 77s or Steve Harris sigs? Anyways, what do you have for me?
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Old 02-11-2009, 12:34 PM
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Ernie Ball (surprised?) regular slinkys 105 to 50s. I put them on both my P and my G&Ls. and I play with my fingers.
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Old 02-11-2009, 12:38 PM
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Rotosounds are awesome for p's as well. I used to rock them on my American Deluxe P.
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Old 02-11-2009, 12:43 PM
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Try Dunlop very bright for your style ,or GHS boomers , Roto's work well also
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Old 02-11-2009, 12:43 PM
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power slinkys, played with pick and fingers.
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Old 02-11-2009, 01:03 PM
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GHS Brite flats.
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GHS Boomers man...sound great.
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Old 02-12-2009, 07:42 AM
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I use RS66's on my P, sounds absolutely beautiful to my ears....that may also have something to do with the fact i just upgraded from (gasp!) Behringer to Marshall tho!!!
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DR Lo Riders! They are plenty zingy and aggresive, and won't kill your frets like Rotosound rounds will.
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