Bright strings for Squier Rascal

[TonH]

Recently I installed GHS Bass Boomers (3040) on my Squier Rascal but they sound to dark to me.

I have a set of D'addario EXL160M and a set Ernie Ball Slinky 2856, both nickle roundwound.

What would give me more treble? D'addario or Ernie Ball?

Other suggestions are welcome.

 

[michael_t]

For "bright strings with lots of treble" you should try stainless steel rounds instead of nickel.

DR Hi Beams in "short scale" should fit on that bass. If you want to stick with D'Addario, maybe the ProSteels.

 

[Bodeeni]

I use the EXL160M set on my SG and find them 'on the dark side' for a round. Broken in, not zingy. I would expect the Slinkys to be brighter

 

[Yahboy]

Due to the Humbucker pickup and short scale....... include the new Squier Telecaster bass, any bright sounding bass string only provide those crispy crunchy tone less than a week......

Beside play with pick , another option are preamp pedal like Tech 21 Samamp Bass Driver Di V2 or cheapo Joyo R30 and Caline CP60, those presence/ harmonic knob do help .

or........ try this ( sure along with bright sounding bass string ) , Mooer Yellow Comp. That EQ knob work like High pass/ low pass knob which able reduce those unwanted muddy boomy low end.

 

[TonH]

Due to the Humbucker pickup and short scale....... include the new Squier Telecaster bass, any bright sounding bass string only provide those crispy crunchy tone less than a week......

Beside play with pick , another option are preamp pedal like Tech 21 Samamp Bass Driver Di V2 or cheapo Joyo R30 and Caline CP60, those presence/ harmonic knob do help .

or........ try this ( sure along with bright sounding bass string ) , Mooer Yellow Comp. That EQ knob work like High pass/ low pass knob which able reduce those unwanted muddy boomy low end.

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Thanks everyone for your contributions.
Ik decided to go for a single coil option/switch.
See the thread in the pickup/electronics section:
https://www.talkbass.com/threads/squier-rascal-mod-single-coil-switch.1681394/