Seems conflicting when I read up on bronze strings--they're described as both warm and bright. I see they're usually applied to acoustics but how would they work or not work out on a Precision? Any experiences or opinions? I just thought of it; it might be ideal for a P.
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Bronze strings on a Precision?
- Thread starter chuck norriss
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You need a string to vibrate in the magnetic field of the pickup. With bronze you would only pick up the core wire.
Acoustic guitars and basses normally use either a microphone, or a piezo to feel the vibration of the string at the bridge.
Acoustic guitars and basses normally use either a microphone, or a piezo to feel the vibration of the string at the bridge.
From juststrinngs.com: Electric guitars utilize electro-magnetic pickups. Therefore, string compositions for electric guitars must have highly magnetic characteristics. Bronze and brass cannot be sensed by the electro-magnetic pickup.
Check out D'Addario EXP Coated Reds... Coper Coated Steel Round Wounds... Thats what your looking for...
You know I was wondering the same thing but in the other direction I was going to ask if you could replace the bronze on an acoustic electric w/ something else?
Rotosound Bronze 44's are amazing on my G&L's, I'd imagine that you'd think the same for your P-bass. What you've heard is correct--somehow they are both bright and warm. Like a bass mixed with a piano.
In addition to the D'Addario Reds, which I played in their original configuration in the early '80's, there are La Bella White Copper Nylon Tapewrap strings. Yes, the conundrum is that they do make an electric bass sound more "acoustic-y": bright edge, but with good body of tone.
If D'Addario would give an option of a .060 D string, I would use a set now for some gigs.
If D'Addario would give an option of a .060 D string, I would use a set now for some gigs.
