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Alternative SS?

Discussion in 'Strings [BG]' started by SplinteredSkull, Dec 24, 2014.

  1. Dec 24, 2014 #1
    SplinteredSkull

    SplinteredSkull Guest

    Jul 20, 2013
    Roanoke, VA
    I've really been digging the D'Addario ProSteels out of all the SS strings I've tried so far (Rotosound, LowRiders, Dunlop). However, I've just gone through a big tone change and I'm wondering if there are other strings that might be worth trying out.

    If there are strings that have a singing high end, but lots of depth to the low end (not tinny or thin), and they cut well with a little growl then please tell me what they are. Basically just a good full sound with that clarity and high end content that comes with SS. I actually took out the boost in my low mids because it seemed to muddy up the sound for me, so I'm taking more of a Justin Chancellor type approach but adding back some @$$ around 80hz or so.

    I'm thinking about giving Hi-Beams a whirl since they always get a good rep, and the round core might be easier on my fingers for playing extended periods of time.
     
  2. Dec 24, 2014 #2
    Moving Pictures

    Moving Pictures Supporting Member

    Jan 26, 2002
    Canada
    Hi Beams are an excellent choice however I also recommend trying Dean Markley SS Helix strings. I find I get a bit more aggressive tones from the Helix strings but both have served me well.
     
  3. Dec 25, 2014 #3
    Gorn

    Gorn

    Dec 15, 2011
    Queens, NY
    This is exactly how I'd describe Ernie Ball cobalts.
     
  4. Dec 25, 2014 #4
    mmbongo

    mmbongo I have too many basses. Supporting Member

    Aug 5, 2009
    Upstate, South Carolina
    Dunlop SuperBright Nickels. Sound like HiBeams but with less mid scoop and are about the same tension. All that with the smoother feel of nickel.
     
  5. Dec 25, 2014 #5
    jallenbass

    jallenbass Commercial User

    May 17, 2005
    Bend, Oregon
    I'm playing a set of GHS Super Steels and am very happy with them. Nice growl, great clarity and body to the sound. Inexpensive as well.
     
  6. Dec 25, 2014 #6
    SplinteredSkull

    SplinteredSkull Guest

    Jul 20, 2013
    Roanoke, VA
    I've always considered trying them but I was afraid they would be too mid heavy and not bright enough.
     
  7. Dec 25, 2014 #7
    SplinteredSkull

    SplinteredSkull Guest

    Jul 20, 2013
    Roanoke, VA
    How do you think they compare to ProSteels (especially high mid-high end content)? The Dunlop SS I tried were just kind of bad. Much tighter and less rich than prosteels
     
  8. Dec 25, 2014 #8
    mmbongo

    mmbongo I have too many basses. Supporting Member

    Aug 5, 2009
    Upstate, South Carolina
    Well SuperBrights are nothing like regular Dunlops. The brand name is about all they have in common! Compared to ProSteels, SuperBright nickels will have a less 'harsh' mid and more of a mild crunch in the mids...kind of like a purr instead of a clank. ProSteels are very rough feeling in comparison, but not nearly as rough as Cobalts :)

    It's quite incredible what Dunlop was able to do with these strings.
     
  9. Dec 25, 2014 #9
    SplinteredSkull

    SplinteredSkull Guest

    Jul 20, 2013
    Roanoke, VA
    I might have to try them then...