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advice on a set of fivers

Discussion in 'Strings [BG]' started by quantum5, Jul 25, 2003.

  1. Jul 25, 2003 #1
    quantum5

    quantum5

    May 30, 2003
    forest lake minnesota
    flat or round wound?
    major heavy or extra light?
    brand?
    easiest on the hands?
    best quality/lifetime?
    price i should pay for each respective set?
    anything i should look out for?

    im a slapper but still want good warm tones too.
     
  2. Jul 26, 2003 #2
    rickbass

    rickbass

    Nov 9, 2000
    The land of chicken fried funk
    I take it you're not happy with what came on your Moduli? Or just wanting to see what else is out there?

    You might try some DR "Marcus" (Fat Beams). Bright, without being "pingy", and can also be fat and warm, (of course, much depends on your woods, pickups, and touch).

    See my review of them in the Talkbass Review if you care to. I luv `em and DR Lo Riders as well.

    The sponsor of this forum, bassguitarstrings.com , has good prices. I don't know about service because I've yet to buy there.
    I've bought from juststrings.com for years. The prices are okay and the service is outstanding - your strings arrive A.S.A.P. and they quickly respond to email concerns.
    I suggest you compare.
     
  3. Jul 26, 2003 #3
    quantum5

    quantum5

    May 30, 2003
    forest lake minnesota
    much abliged for ure help!!!!!
     
  4. Aug 3, 2003 #4
    DaveB

    DaveB

    Mar 29, 2000
    Toronto Ontario
    I'm a Q5 guy. I have had just about every string known to man on that bass.
    Best Flat - TI Jazz -love the tone but is a little too thumpy at high gig volume
    Best Nickel Round - DR Sunbeams and D'Addario Slowounds.Great all around practice and gig strings.Nice warm punch.
    Best Steel Round - DR Hi Beams.Great string with killer punch but just a little too "toppy" for me.
    Overall Fave- DR Sunbeam.