strings

[noetical1]

Hi Mr. Watt:

What kind of strings do you use on your bass?
Any particular brand?

Flatwound, roundwound, halfwound, piano style?

Do you use different strings for different applications?

Do you have any special string routines you follow?
Do you change them frequently or infrequently?

After you string up, do you clip off the spare string at the end or just let it poke out?

inquiring minds would like to know,
David P

[James Hart]

Good Question!

I almost asked you this once too.

[takeout]

I'd be willing to bet Mike's using rounds. Dunno about the brand; DR, maybe?

[Malcom]

medium or medium light Dean Markley or Danelectro short scale strings.

At least thats what BP said.

[The Lurker]

at least that I think's what he's been using with the EB3. His other basses were longscales.

[watt]

malcom,

I used that w/j mascis got he got them econo. I did use danelectro ones and dug them (they were econo and I didn't have to cut them cuz the were the right lenght - the usual string is for a standard scale or 'long scale' and my little gibson has only a 30 1/2" scale instead of 34" like most the others) but can't find them anymore. are they still being made, anybody know?

these days for the gibson eb-3, I use ernie ball onese usually, the bright green pack w/this gauge: 50-70-85-105.

(they call it 'regular' - go here: http://ernieball.com/products_strings_bassround.php)

I use heavier strings cuz of the short scale and not wanting the strings flabby.

I just got some d'addario strings of the same gauge as the ernie ball ones cuz they were even more econo. I find one set last maybe five or six gigs on tour (playing every night). usually when one snaps, the others will soon follow so it's good to change then for sure.





on bass, watt







on bass, watt

Originally posted by Malcom
medium or medium light Dean Markley or Danelectro short scale strings.

At least thats what BP said.