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Best strings for Fender Roscoe Beck 5

Discussion in 'Strings [BG]' started by Lancillotto, Jan 22, 2022.

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  1. Jan 22, 2022 #1
    Lancillotto

    Lancillotto

    Jul 15, 2004
    Hi everybody.

    What are, in your opinion, the best string and why for a Fender Roscoe Beck 5?
     
  2. Jan 22, 2022 #2
    michael_t

    michael_t

    Feb 11, 2013
    49.8951 N, 97.1384 W
    A vague question like that would only get vague responses.

    Here's my vague response... Whatever string that sounds good and feels good to you.
     
  3. Jan 22, 2022 #3
    Lancillotto

    Lancillotto

    Jul 15, 2004
    You are right, I want to change a little my questione: what are the strings shipped by Fender with this instrument?
     
  4. Jan 22, 2022 #4
    Slater

    Slater Leave that thing alone.

    Apr 17, 2000
    The Great Lakes State
    Probably Fender 7250-5M
     
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  5. Jan 22, 2022 #5
    Nebadon2000

    Nebadon2000 Supporting Member

    Sep 20, 2005
    Moyock, North Carolina
    When I bought my Fender Ultra P it had 7250's installed. Planed on changing but Bass sounded great as is.
    Kept them on 9 months then changed to Markbass Ultimate (2.5 times price]

    If all I could ever use is 7250's I would be fine with it.
     
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  6. Jan 22, 2022 #6
    Lancillotto

    Lancillotto

    Jul 15, 2004
    You are right.

    Here is a photo of my bass documentation!

    photo_2022-01-22_22-34-50-original-strings.jpg
     
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  7. Jan 29, 2022 #7
    biobass

    biobass Supporting Member

    Sep 16, 2007
    Princeton NJ area
    After trying all kinds of strings, I have settled on T.I. Jazz Rounds for my Roscoe Beck 5. The upfront cost is steep, but as I get 5 or more years out the T.I.s, with them maintaining precise intonation, and having a great balance of harmonic overtones for my purposes, the cost amortized over the life of the strings makes them one of the most cost effective.