What strings keep it's new "Zing" Sound?

[Asomodai]

Hey guys.

I love a bright tone, but i also like the zingy tone that brand new strings have. I currently use overwater stainless steel strings and Rotosound R66 30-90 gauge.

I like loose tension and i love light gauges.

The closest i have come to for keeping the zing are Rotosound Funkmasters, But even thats thats not long enough.

Suggestions?

[JMDT]

Originally Posted by Asomodai

Hey guys.

I love a bright tone, but i also like the zingy tone that brand new strings have. I currently use overwater stainless steel strings and Rotosound R66 30-90 gauge.

I like loose tension and i love light gauges.

The closest i have come to for keeping the zing are Rotosound Funkmasters, But even thats thats not long enough.

Suggestions?

I've had good luck with DR Black Beauties but YMMV.

[CElton]

Elixirs and SIT Rock Bright Stainless. Tension is rather subjective, but they will both last a long time.

[tumpinjahosafat]

If you wipe down your fretboard with a cloth after every use it will help dramatically. Also, if they sound dead or getting to that point - Stick them in a jar of DeNatured Alcohol for a day or two, take em out dry em and pop em back on and they sound brand new every time. It will help you to get 4-6 months out of your strings.

[ShowKing]

Originally Posted by CElton

Elixirs and SIT Rock Bright Stainless. Tension is rather subjective, but they will both last a long time.

+1

i been using SIT powerwounds and they stay bright for a good amount of time!

now ive switched to SIT rock brights stainless cos i heard they are even brighter. and that stainless is brighter than nickel.
feel is bit stiffer but i dont think thats an issue for me as long as i like the sound

[mrjim123]

I ocassionally boil my rounds in water. Tie all the strings together in a circle, then dip in boiling water for a minute or two. Try to keep the silk dry. Put them back on and they sound brand new. Or wipe them with a rag and alcohol - not quite as effective as boiling but much quicker.

[maconbass]

See the other post going now about denatured alcohol. It DOES work and it works much better than boiling.