I really like the strings that came on my new Ibanez TMB300, but I'd prefer a little heavier gauge. Can anyone tell what make these are? Roundwound, don't think they're coated, black silk at both ends and brass ball ends.
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Can you ID these strings off a new Ibanez?
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I'd guess they're cheap generics manufactured somewhere in Asia. That's a Talman right? Like the SBMM SUB, maybe they use cheap strings to help keep costs down. I could be wrong.
Yeah, it's a talman. Hopefully they're not a unidentifiable generic string. I really do like these better than any other roundwound I've tried. They feel very smooth and have an even tone.
It's probably what they are. But I doubt they're tone is unique and unattainable. Any decent nickel round would likely be just as good. Your enjoyment of the bass is probably swaying your opinion of the strings.
Funny, pressure wounds have been on my short list of strings to try for a while. I don't think that's what these are, but it's probably what I'll end up putting on if I can't ID these.
You won't find pressurewounds on a new bass.
There are generic strings made in Asia that are used on less expensive basses. A few years ago they all seemed to show up with red silk at each end but the wrapping length and winding pattern underneath looked almost exactly like those pictured above.
There are generic strings made in Asia that are used on less expensive basses. A few years ago they all seemed to show up with red silk at each end but the wrapping length and winding pattern underneath looked almost exactly like those pictured above.
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I did look on the Ibanez website. Didn't see anything. Suppose I can contact them, but it's probably a fool's errand.
I'm almost sure they're generics. The ball ends are more silver colored than brass colored right? All the cheap generics I've seen have been that color.
