More string noise than what? They have far less string noise than any roundwound string. But they won't have less string noise than Chromes.
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D'addario chromes on 6 string Bass
- Thread starter Jonzee23
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Here are the numbers...
C 032 - ?? (no info on D'Addario Tension Chart)
G 040 - 37.6 lbs.
D 060 - 45.2 (055 - 36.6) - See why I always recommend the 55D?
A 075 - 36.4
E 095 - 35.2
B 132 - 35.9
Oh ok yeah I can see why ya reccomend. 55 haha
Im actually wondering about wondering about possibly D'A Prosteels, what's your experience with them?
You mean the ProSteels instead of the Chromes? That's a rather drastic change in tone. The ProSteels are one of the brightest out there.
Haha yeah I was wondering instead of chromes, but na I'll stick with the chromes idea haha
It sounds MaHei reckons that the D'A Chrome C will be quite stiff feeling though so I might need to get a lighter gauge C that's gels with the D'A Chromes, just to make it that little bit more complicated hahaha
GHS Brite Flats, which are Alloy 52 half-rounds, come in 27C. The tension on it is 33.4 lbs.
Based on my experience with both the Chromes and the Brite Flats, they should be fairly close in their tonal character at least for the high C. The bonus is they both come with blue silk, although they may be slightly different shades of blue.
Oh ok that's awesome! I'll have to check brite flats out
Oh and when you increase the mids more on the Chromes and the High C GHS brite flat, are you able to achieve good artificial and natural harmonics across the whole 6 string range?
That I'm not sure as I don't do harmonics.
EDIT: If I were into doing harmonics, I would probably stick with rounds.
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Oh ok hahaha
Oh yeah I really like using harmonics and I did wonder If I should stick with roundwounds hahaha
Ive been using elixir nickels and they are cool how they have the really warm tone but with zingyness and to crispness to them and of course great harmonics
Oh yeah I really like using harmonics and I did wonder If I should stick with roundwounds hahaha
Ive been using elixir nickels and they are cool how they have the really warm tone but with zingyness and to crispness to them and of course great harmonics
For clean and clear harmonics nothing beats stainless steel rounds.
May I suggest the GHS Super Steels? They do come in a nicely balanced factory 6-string set, 27-40-58-80-102-126.
Oh yeah they sound good, do you know long there tone life is? Also what website did you find them on?
I can't comment on their longevity as I don't use them for myself.
Have you heard of Leland Sklar? He's been one of the busiest session and touring pros for 45+ years and a long-time user of the Super Steels. He say he changes his strings every six months as they sound better when broken in than brand new out of the pack.
That particular 6-string set is not listed on the Strings By Mail website, but Matt there can order them for you.
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Oh wow! They sound awesome!
Na I haven't heard of Leland Sklar hahaha
Oh ok ill check'em out, thanks again Michael
I prefer smaller E's for FLATS for clarity and definition; for rounds, it doesn't matter as much. Also, I suggested going smaller with the Chromes because of their relatively stiff nature. hahaha
I prefer smaller E's for FLATS for clarity and definition; for rounds, it doesn't matter as much. Also, I suggested going smaller with the Chromes because of their relatively stiff nature. hahaha
Ohhhh right I thought you meaning smaller gauges were better in general, my mistake hahaha
