7250s with more flex?

[Stan_da_man]

Does anyone know of a string that sounds similar to Fender 7250s but has a little less tension / more flexibility? Thanks.

 

[C Stone]

Have you tried a lighter gauge? I prefer the 7250M (my go to string). The ML and the L are a bit too flexible for me in a band setting I tend to really dig in live…

Fender 7250L Super Bass Nickel-Plated Steel Long Scale Bass Strings - Light

Fender 7250ML Super Bass Nickel-Plated Steel Long Scale Bass Strings - Medium Light

 

[Yahboy]

if you can accept a bit rounder tone, try Dunlop SBN in same gauge.

 

[Stan_da_man]

Have you tried a lighter gauge? I prefer the 7250M (my go to string). The ML and the L are a bit too flexible for me in a band setting I tend to really dig in live…

Fender 7250L Super Bass Nickel-Plated Steel Long Scale Bass Strings - Light

Fender 7250ML Super Bass Nickel-Plated Steel Long Scale Bass Strings - Medium Light

I need 45-105 because we drop to D standard for a couple of numbers so need the extra tension.

 

[Stan_da_man]

if you can accept a bit rounder tone, try Dunlop SBN in same gauge.

They sound completely different IMO.

 

[TomB]

Have you checked into Labella RX? I like them. They’re definitely more flexible, tone is subjective and I haven’t played the Fenders in a while, so thoughts are welcome.

 

[Yahboy]

They sound completely different IMO.

Not much different on my finger style, but with aggressive pick, the 7250 shine compare to SBN and Sunbeam.

 

[C Stone]

I need 45-105 because we drop to D standard for a couple of numbers so need the extra tension.

Gotcha. Sunbeams? A little less mid but less tension as well, similar. Good luck!

 

[michael_t]

Does anyone know of a string that sounds similar to Fender 7250s but has a little less tension / more flexibility? Thanks.

I need 45-105 because we drop to D standard for a couple of numbers so need the extra tension.

You want more flexibility but need extra tension for down-tuning... Good luck with that.

Sounds like you need two basses - one for EADG (40-100) and one for DGCF (45-105).

 

[michael_t]

Speaking of Fender 7250, I just noticed Strings By Mail now lists them for $33.99!

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[Stan_da_man]

You want more flexibility but need extra tension for down-tuning... Good luck with that.

Sounds like you need two basses - one for EADG (40-100) and one for DGCF (45-105).

Flexibility and tension are two different things.

 

[ImTheOnlyOne]

Pricey, but you might try TI Power Bass.
Put some on a Paranormal to soften attack, increase output and fatten tone. Otherwise very similar.

 

[michael_t]

Flexibility and tension are two different things.

Right, but when it comes to down-tuning, the two are closely correlated.

 

[michael_t]

Flexibility and tension are two different things.

Right, but when it comes to down-tuning, the two are closely correlated.

Here's one example based on my experience...

I once had GHS Pressurewound 40-96 on my P bass for EADG and 44-106 on my J for DGCF.

PW 40-96 in EADG = 147.2 lbs. in total tension.
PW 44-106 in DGCF = 148.5 lbs. in total tension.

In terms of the actual playing feel (stiffness/flexibility) they worked out to be very similar as well. The 40-96 would be way too loose and floppy in DGCF and the 44-106 would be a little too stiff and uncomfortable for my taste in EADG.

 

[Will_White]

I need 45-105 because we drop to D standard for a couple of numbers so need the extra tension.

With few exceptions, anything you can play in E standard, you can play in D standard.

 

[J-Mags]

I think that your best bet is DR Pure Blues (Sunbeams have a more similar design to the 7250s, but are lacking some of the Fender's mids). DRs are "quantum nickle" whatever that is. They sound good. When I think of 7250s, I think of nice mids. I love Sunbeams, but they don't have that chunkiness.

You could also try GHS round-core Boomers, which I've never tried, but are supposed to sound and feel like a slightly more relaxed version of the hex-core ones (which I've tried and liked).

 

[Stan_da_man]

I think that your best bet is DR Pure Blues (Sunbeams have a more similar design to the 7250s, but are lacking some of the Fender's mids). DRs are "quantum nickle" whatever that is. They sound good. When I think of 7250s, I think of nice mids. I love Sunbeams, but they don't have that chunkiness.

You could also try GHS round-core Boomers, which I've never tried, but are supposed to sound and feel like a slightly more relaxed version of the hex-core ones (which I've tried and liked).

I was leaning toward Pure Blues but they now might be the reserve.

I've strung up some Dunlop black label nickels and they're doing the job nicely.

 

[ThudThudThud]

You want more flexibility but need extra tension for down-tuning... Good luck with that.

Sounds like you need two basses - one for EADG (40-100) and one for DGCF (45-105).

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[Stan_da_man]

I was leaning toward Pure Blues but they now might be the reserve.

I've strung up some Dunlop black label nickels and they're doing the job nicely.

UPDATE:

The Dunlops are great to play but they lost their sparkle quicker than I remembered.

Strung up a set of Pure Blues and am much happier - they have that high end that the Dunlops can't quite reach.