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Best Roundwounds For Blues ?

Discussion in 'Strings [BG]' started by p-bass, Jan 14, 2009.

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  1. Jan 14, 2009 #1
    p-bass

    p-bass Guest

    Feb 17, 2008
    My band is playing more and more heavy Blues and I am getting sick of switching from my Flatwound strung P to my Roundwound strung P between songs. I am now on the hunt for a Nickel Plated Roundwound string that is warm and thumpy (Trad. Tones )but can also sound alittle bright and cut through the mix with some bite. Can anyboby recomend a string that can cover these tones on my Fender P-Bass? Thanks,Steve
     
  2. Jan 14, 2009 #2
    Bassman822

    Bassman822

    Sep 1, 2007
    Bessemer, AL
    IMO go with D'Addario XL nickel roundwound
     
  3. Jan 14, 2009 #3
    bassbully

    bassbully Endorsed by The PHALEX CORN BASS..mmm...corn!

    Sep 7, 2006
    Blimp City USA
    Fender 7150's or 7250's great strings for blues and cheap.
     
  4. Jan 14, 2009 #4
    doktorfeelgood

    doktorfeelgood layin' it down like pavement

    Dec 19, 2007
    North Kingstown, Rhode Island
    +1 on the D'Addario's...
    Been using them for Blues/Soul/Funk/Rock 'N' Roll for 10 years. Great strings...consistent, sealed packaging and very reasonably priced pretty much everywhere. XL 170's if you like a lighter gauge but XL 165's for more thump. )-(
     
  5. Jan 14, 2009 #5
    joelb79

    joelb79

    Mar 22, 2006
    Lansing, Michigan
    +1!!!!
     
  6. Jan 14, 2009 #6
    tapp01

    tapp01

    Apr 10, 2008
    Wilmington, NC
    Both the aforementioned D'addarios and Fenders are great strings. Nickel XL's are my fave roundwound. D'addario also makes a pure nickel roundwound, which might be something to look into.
     
  7. Jan 14, 2009 #7
    bassbully

    bassbully Endorsed by The PHALEX CORN BASS..mmm...corn!

    Sep 7, 2006
    Blimp City USA
    7150 fenders are pure nickel, 7250 are nickel wraped over steel core.
     
  8. Jan 14, 2009 #8
    fretlessguy

    fretlessguy

    May 17, 2008
    Hopefield, AR.
    I like the 7250 and 7150 strings myself.
     
  9. Jan 14, 2009 #9
    bebop1

    bebop1

    May 3, 2006
    Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
    Elixir - expensive, but supr toneful for blues and they'll last forever.
     
  10. Jan 15, 2009 #10
    DavePlaysBass

    DavePlaysBass

    Mar 31, 2004
    CO
    IME, I would get a set with an 85 A and 105 E. Tone control can roll off the top end. D'Addario and Fender are good choices. I also like the Sadowsky Blue Nickels.
     
  11. Jan 15, 2009 #11
    FiveStringsNme

    FiveStringsNme

    Sep 27, 2002
    Suffolk County, NY
    d'addario half-rounds sound great too.
     
  12. Jan 16, 2009 #12
    P-BASSLOVER

    P-BASSLOVER

    Oct 10, 2008
    USA
    +1 on the 7150's.
    D'Addario XL 160's are very good too. Guaged, 50-70-80-105.
     
  13. Jan 16, 2009 #13
    Mitchthebassplayer

    Mitchthebassplayer

    Jan 7, 2008
    Queens, NY
    Endorsing Artist: Olinto, La Bella, JuleAmps, Epifani
    dude....I strung my '69 P with TI flats for years....tried out a set of DR Sunbeams and I don't plan on going back! They're brighter when they're new but once they die a little bit it's like having a growlier, punchier flatwound....but round! I love them!
     
  14. Jan 16, 2009 #14
    p-bass

    p-bass Guest

    Feb 17, 2008
    THATS IT ! ! ! Sunbeams ! I used them a few back years back and yes they are great strings and get very warm as they age. I have been using the D'Addario XL Nickel and just can't get the tone I am looking for out of them. Thank You bassdoubler ! Steve
     
  15. Jan 16, 2009 #15
    Mitchthebassplayer

    Mitchthebassplayer

    Jan 7, 2008
    Queens, NY
    Endorsing Artist: Olinto, La Bella, JuleAmps, Epifani
    ahh just another day at the office :)....glad to be a help steve
     
  16. Jun 12, 2011 #16
    4bassguitar

    4bassguitar

    Feb 3, 2010
    marcus miller fatbeams
     
  17. Jun 12, 2011 #17
    CapnSev

    CapnSev

    Aug 19, 2006
    Coeur d'Alene
    7150s
     
  18. Jun 12, 2011 #18
    mongo2

    mongo2

    Feb 17, 2008
    Da Shaw
    For rounds I always liked GHS Boomers (.105 E).

    But I switched to flats and tapes years ago.
     
  19. Jun 13, 2011 #19
    ljazz

    ljazz

    Dec 10, 2002
    Cookeville, TN
    Infeld SuperAlloys, hands down, the best rounds for blues..... especially if you're looking for a 1 bass solution. I love sunbeams too, but they the SA's last longer, are warmer right out of the pack, and to my ear, sound better on the P. I love sunbeams on my jazz though.
     
  20. Jun 13, 2011 #20
    bluesdogblues

    bluesdogblues

    Nov 13, 2007
    Before I switch to LaBella flats, my choice was Rotosound Swing, but I like DR too.
     
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