Best R&B/Funk Strings?

[dbsfgyd1]

Been out of the R&B/Funk genre for a bit, looking for what's new/the best (in your opinion) light(er) gauge strings. I use GHS Boomers for my regular stuff, looking for something a little easier to pop/slap. I'll put the brands I know down below, please respond with any additional details. Thanks!

I think this entirely is dependent on whose funk you are covering.

 

[SkylineFiver]

DR Hi Beams
Very reliable. Never had G string break while slapping which is the case for most of the other brands I have used.

 

[DWBass]

DR Hi Beams
Very reliable. Never had G string break while slapping which is the case for most of the other brands I have used.

You must play really hard! I've been playing since the 70's and have never broken a 'bass' string.

 

[Dincrest]

If you already like GHS strings, why not try their RoundCore Boomers or Balanced Nickels?

When compared to roundcore nickel DR strings (e.g. Sunbeams), the GHSes are a little stiffer (since they use a thicker round cores than DR) but pretty flexible compared to regular hex-core Boomers (which can feel stiff).

I found Sunbeams too spongy for my tastes, but RoundCore Boomers 45-100 and Balanced Nickel 40-101 feel amazing under my fingers. They're some of my favorite GHS strings.

 

[5StringBlues]

Stringjoy strings ,nickel l think, have stayed brighter longer for me than others.


I can't really describe their flexibility.

 

[MIJ Fender Guy]

could this be any more broad?

 

[Kyle_S]

There are a LOT of good options, but if you asked me to pick one I'd say you can't go wrong with DR. I've tried Sunbeams, Hi Beams, Fat Beams, Lo Riders, Nickel Lo Riders, Pure Blues, Legend flats... All super high quality, just depends on what kind of feel you like and how much brightness you want out of a string.