What strings to get this lovely tone?

wateroftyne · #1 08-09-2012, 03:20 PM

Here's a test for you all (not that I know the answer!)

I love the tone on this song. I know it's a rosewood fretless P, but... what strings?

They're too woody for rounds I think, but maybe too lively for flats.. whaddya think?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upb_kVfy9PA

JimmyM · #2 08-09-2012, 05:53 PM

Lindisfarne = English band. All English bands used Rotosounds back in the 70's or they used whatever strings came with their bass

So I'd guess Rotosound flats, which are pretty lively for flats.

pacojas · #3 08-09-2012, 06:21 PM

JimmyM nailed it!

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SLaPiNFuNK · #4 08-09-2012, 06:33 PM

I was going to say the same thing about Rotosound...

If you don't press so hard on the string you can get that buzzy growly speaking thing you are referring to...

jasper383 · #5 08-09-2012, 07:04 PM

The 45-105 Roto flats, after a couple months, sound just like that on a P.

wateroftyne · #6 08-10-2012, 05:58 AM

Cheers, all!

millsbass5 · #7 08-10-2012, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyM

Lindisfarne = English band. All English bands used Rotosounds back in the 70's or they used whatever strings came with their bass

So I'd guess Rotosound flats, which are pretty lively for flats.

Definitely. Just have a listen to Steve Harris of Maiden. I freaked the hell out when I read he played flats.