Brightest smoothest rounds?

[DavidEdenAria]

What would be the brightest round that is considered somewhat smooth or at least smoother than say most SS rounds in general.

I read about Rotos being rougher I've never tried them but I've heard Rotos on lots of recordings for example. Thanks in advance!

 

[michael_t]

For the smoothest stainless steel rounds, you can try DR Lo-Riders. For the smoothest nickel rounds, you can try DR Nickel Lo-Riders.

 

[Karl Kaminski]

I’ll play…

What is, GHS Pressurewounds

 

[ajkula66]

Which bass are these going to be installed on ? Your vintage Epiphone - which is a short scale unit - or something else ?

 

[DavidEdenAria]

I’ll play…

What is, GHS Pressurewounds

Yes I have used these but what is brighter understanding most rounds won't be as smooth. .GHS Pressure Wounds are on my list thanks!

 

[DavidEdenAria]

Which bass are these going to be installed on ? Your vintage Epiphone - which is a short scale unit - or something else ?

Actually a Masada P bass that has a set of nickel rounds right now. I did a lot of work, it is bolt neck ash body but maple center block with walnut strips and maple rw board.....import 9k alnico 5 p pickup which I thought being underwound would be brighter but it is a very slightly dark thick sounding p bass.

As well the 65 Newport bass and another bass I'm working on, all mahogany neck thru body headless bass it tends towards dark and PJ pickup setup 34 scale.

 

[ajkula66]

Actually a Masada P bass that has a set of nickel rounds right now.

DR Lo Riders if you're looking for a good match of smooth and bright.

GHS Super Steels if bright is more important than smooth.

Happy shopping.

 

[TheDialog]

Elixirs

 

[SC Bassboy]

D'Addario Pro Steels are my favorite SS string and have been for many years. Great tension, smooth finish and snarling highs. Though, as I respect the man and his preferences, I keep a set of Rotosound Swingbass on my Geddy Lee jazz bass. The Rotos are proving to be a true contender for the Pro Steels. A wonderfully rowdy set of strings on either account.

 

[sikamikanico]

Agree on DR, I believe they use thinner wire. My experience is that Hi Beams are perhaps even a tad smoother and brighter than Lo Riders. Try both.

 

[GTHintz]

What would be the brightest round that is considered somewhat smooth or at least smoother than say most SS rounds in general.

I read about Rotos being rougher I've never tried them but I've heard Rotos on lots of recordings for example. Thanks in advance!

DR hi beams or maybe ghs super steels. Probably the brightest on the market

 

[sdjfoh]

After being a roto guy for so long I finally tried some sunbeams and they have really turned my head around. I’d check those out if leaning bright. Elixirs are smoother but just don’t jump off the page too much for me.

 

[-Asdfgh-]

TI Jazz Rounds are fairly smooth, but perhaps not the sound you want.

 

[Element Zero]

Elixirs

Came here to say this

 

[Element Zero]

TI Jazz Rounds are fairly smooth, but perhaps not the sound you want.

How I wish they made these for multiscale basses.

 

[Moving Pictures]

For the smoothest stainless steel rounds, you can try DR Lo-Riders. For the smoothest nickel rounds, you can try DR Nickel Lo-Riders.

This and add DR Hi Beams to the list.

 

[Nebadon2000]

Labella IAM polished SS rounds

 

[John K]

DR Hi Beams all the way. My go to string!

 

[Zooberwerx]

For the smoothest stainless steel rounds, you can try DR Lo-Riders. For the smoothest nickel rounds, you can try DR Nickel Lo-Riders.

Your word is good enough for me. One pre-purchase consideration: Lo-Riders are infamous for being stiffer than their counterparts. I'd be looking more closely at the lighter gauge set 40-120 as a counter-offense.

Riis

 

[GTHintz]

Another dark horse but still are very bright Dean Markley sr2000. Those are definitely bright and smoother for being steel rounds.