D'Addario Chromes User Group- Chromeys Speak Out!

[pfschim]

I know that and you know that. Personally I had to get the experience by buying a Medium set for my 34" bass before I understood the complexity. And for the random buyer of bass string sets, it shouldn't be necessary to search the internet for a pdf by default, just to get the correct string length for your bass. IMHO, of course.

Besides I think their table is wrong. I challenge everyone to come up with a production bass with 34" neck scale that manage to fit a d'Addario Medium set.

exactly my point about the potential confusion.
Other string manufacturers don't state a string length (at least that I know of), they use more common neck scale.

In the end its really not too complicated because once you know which string length fits your bass, you can just keep buying those. But at $24-27 per set, it would be kind of a PITA to make the wrong decision based on mis-reading scale for string length.

 

[peterpalmieri]

I think string length is very smart.

With string through basses, 4 on a side vs 2+2 headstock and all the other variations. String thru b. Top loaded remainder etc.

This just makes sense. Besides Jason at BSO will help you along the first time.

 

[Sam Dingle]

I just bought a p bass and put a set of chromes 50-105 on the bass. They feel great and sound...good. I wish they would die faster? Can anyone tell me how these age? I'd prefer them to be a little more thumpy.

 

[peterpalmieri]

I just bought a p bass and put a set of chromes 50-105 on the bass. They feel great and sound...good. I wish they would die faster? Can anyone tell me how these age? I'd prefer them to be a little more thumpy.

That totally depends on how much you play them, I naturally dial back the tone when they first go on, slowly they settle and I bring the tone back up. When you stop rolling off the tone you know they are ready to go, at least that is whats come natural to me. I've got there in just over a week with lots of playing time and as much as almost two months when I'm focusing on another bass or not playing as much.

 

[tallboybass]

I just bought a p bass and put a set of chromes 50-105 on the bass. They feel great and sound...good. I wish they would die faster? Can anyone tell me how these age? I'd prefer them to be a little more thumpy.

They age wonderfully! I've got some that are over 10 years old...they sound great!

 

[shawshank72]

Just got a 4 yr old set of a fellow tber to try out.
40/60/80/100
Sound great but after 4 years the G is still bright, weird.

 

[peterpalmieri]

This is a killer combo with chromes

 

[The_Phoenician]

I've had a set of Medium Light Chromes on my jazz(ish) bass for about a month now, and while I don't really like their solo tone, they sound beautiful in the mix, where it really matters.

 

[ale29]

I have to say, my set is settling nicely.
I kind of complained about the E string being darker than the rest of the set at some point, but it's much better now I think (40-60-80-100 here)

 

[onda'bass]

Yea, they take time to settle in. mine are hitting 3-4 months with lots of playing time and starting to sound really good now. Flats really do take time to break in, but then I guess you are set till one breaks ???

 

[1stnamebassist]

Just kind of skimmed through the thread because I was wondering who has used Chromes on a Rickenbacker? I've used Fender flats on a Rick and loved them, but I wanted some opinions from others about Rick and Chromes.

 

[Shardik]

I'm getting a used AEB (Acoustic Electric Bass), and wonder if I should swap to Chromes on it.
Did any of you try that?

 

[tallboybass]

I'm getting a used AEB (Acoustic Electric Bass), and wonder if I should swap to Chromes on it.
Did any of you try that?

Yes, they sound great!

 

[Shardik]

Yes, they sound great!

No tension problems? Easy to fit into pegged holes?

What gauges do you recommend?

 

[Shardik]

Got an Ibanez AEB10E today, and had a medium scale set of Chromes laying around from before. Tried to switch the deepest string, tuned it, and compared with the sound of the other strings. I decided to NOT put on chromes on my AEB. The sound wasn't as full as with the bronze(!) strings that came with the bass, and in addition to the brighter sustained sound, both the sound against the frets when fretting and the sound of the finger picking didn't sound right to me on the AEB. I still choose Chromes as my go to strings on my electric basses, but not on this.

 

[Mvilmany]

I'm using 45-100 Chromes on my PBass. I have a very "vintage" pickup in it, and Chromes balance it out very well. This is the bass I record with 99% of the time.

 

[JES]

Hi Folks,

Anyone running modulation effects--phaser, flanger, chorus, etc--on their bass with chromes? Does it sound ok in a mix after they break in?

 

[Shardik]

I'm considering getting a chorus, and sometimes use a phaser (phase 90 or a clone). It works fine, IMHO.

 

[GregT]

I just ordered Chromes for my 2014 Fender American Jazz V. I am just hoping the B string is good. The Thomastik B didn't sound like it was the same bass when I used it. DR Fatbeams had too much string noise, but the B was great. D'Addario EXL170-5 XL were great also, but I really want flats on my Jazz if possible. We'll see. If not, I am just considering getting rid of the bass. This is the last straw. (fingers crossed)

 

[johnp352]

No tension problems? Easy to fit into pegged holes?

What gauges do you recommend?

I have had them on my Rick turner Renaissance deuce since new (2008). My bass has his mag pu as well as the Dtar system, so I can't use the Thom
acousticores.

no tension problems with the standard set, I have hipshot tuners, no problem there either. Big sound out of these..I run this dual mono, 2 pre's efx on th emag etc..takes it all. Nice upright sound with tons of range on the dtar, a "smear" on the mag.

I have played Ren basses since Day One. both fretted and fretless. While I like the thom flats for other things (d' jass bass) and the acoustic cores on a ren with no mag pu, I think the Chromes are the best all a rounder. Haven't tried the new Labellas though.

So to answer your question (!) go right ahead, you'll like them.