BEST STRINGS FOR ROCK MUSIC?

[PBASSIST1]

A post on Invalid Link Removed said that Rotosound Swing Bass 66's strings give the best sound for Rock Music but I also know that Ernie Ball's are very popular, what do you guys think? Thanks?

 

[hotbass57]

It depends on what sound you hear and want for the music you play. I play Rock and have 3 different sets of strings on 3 different basses. You make them work, you serve the song. GigGear is also an English magazine, where Roto's are made. Roto's are a very Iconic string, I use and love them. But won't say they are the best for rock. There are just too many good strings out there now.

 

[dalkowski]

^^^ This. So many choices, all worthy. I rocked GHS Bass Boomers in my rock days.

 

[darkstorm]

These kinds of question allways baffle my mind. Players with no clue at all of the many diff strings being used by pros for each music style. There never has been and never will be a single best string for any genre of music.

 

[DrSpunkwater]

Given the versatility of roundwound strings, just about any set of them is a good place to start.

 

[Kmonk]

These kinds of question allways baffle my mind. Players with no clue at all of the many diff strings being used by pros for each music style. There never has been and never will be a single best string for any genre of music.

+1

 

[73jbass]

There is no best. There should be a ban on questions like this.

 

[mcm]

Chromes chromes chromes

 

[AJMiller]

If anyone hasn't tried the Cobalt Super Slinkys, I highly recommend it.

 

[Ezmar]

What are the Best Strings For Rock Music For Metal?

 

[soulman969]

These kinds of question allways baffle my mind. Players with no clue at all of the many diff strings being used by pros for each music style. There never has been and never will be a single best string for any genre of music.

+1. It's puzzling to me why questions like this are even asked.

The only best is the one that sounds best to the individual playing it on their bass through their amp. There is no other answer.

 

[Ezmar]

+1. It's puzzling to me why questions like this are even asked.

The only best is the one that sounds best to the individual playing it on their bass through their amp. There is no other answer.

Exactly. I have Hi Beams on now, just trying them, after hearing about how nice they are. I like them, but they're not my Rotos, which I vastly prefer.the DRs just don't sound right to me.

 

[gidbass]

A post on Invalid Link Removed said that Rotosound Swing Bass 66's strings give the best sound for Rock Music but I also know that Ernie Ball's are very popular, what do you guys think? Thanks?

Try as many different strings and types (flat, round, 1/2 round etc) as you can, and then you decide what is best for you...

Good Luck!

 

[jet_king]

I use GHS BOOMERS MEDIUM Gauge strings on my jazz and they do great. Very versatile with tones. Slap,rock,picking ect.

 

[robd]

you cant use a jazz bass for rock, you have to use a rock bass, with rotosounds for rock.... jazz basses are only for playing jazz and maybe fusion...get with the program

 

[Means2nEnd]

Maybe he doesn’t play rock or is just starting or just wants to hear other opinions. People slamming simple questions are more puzzling to me than any honest question. If I open up a thread and I find the question rhetorical or just ridiculous I just close it and move on.

I play rock and I use different strings on different basses and for different tunings. Rounds in general and steel I like the most. I always go back to DRs though..

 

[Kenzy]

I'm a big fan of D'Addario ProSteels Super Bright Round Wounds, personally. They're great if you're going for a really bright, punchy tone and they sound beautiful on my Deluxe Jazz.

But string choice, as everyone's saying, really just comes down to personal preference. But I would definitely check out these strings, I'm kind of in love with them...