D'Addario Chromes User Group- Chromeys Speak Out!

[Garret Graves]

I've had Chromes on many basses. With 5 strings, I found that the low B is solid and matches well with the set. I tried La Bella deep talking 5s, and the B wasn't happening.

 

[scotch]

Just played a session last night & pulled out my trusted Yamaha SA70 strung with Chromes. Perfection. The same set of Chromes have been on the bass for 5 years. Unbeatable. Love em!

 

[KJMO]

Just played a session last night & pulled out my trusted Yamaha SA70 strung with Chromes. Perfection. The same set of Chromes have been on the bass for 5 years. Unbeatable. Love em!

I had never heard of that bass before. Very cool!

 

[kkaarrll]

chromes

• kkaarrll
• Apr 23, 2017
• chromes precision bass

I see why now

I like em a lot

can't wait for em to settle in on the p

 

[CaseyJ]

I just bought my first set of Chromes today, to go on my first P bass, that I also purchased today. Hope they rock.

 

[Jeff Scott]

I just bought my first set of Chromes today, to go on my first P bass, that I also purchased today. Hope they rock.

Which set did you buy? Gauges? Lots of folks buy the same gauge set of flats as they do rounds and find them to be "too tight" as many put it.

 

[CaseyJ]

Which set did you buy? Gauges? Lots of folks buy the same gauge set of flats as they do rounds and find them to be "too tight" as many put it.

I bought the regular lights 45-100. Do you think those will be too tight? I did exactly what you said, and just bought the same gauge I do for my 4 and 5 strings. I still have them unopened, so I could take them back if need be.

 

[michael_t]

Lots of folks buy the same gauge set of flats as they do rounds and find them to be "too tight" as many put it.

Agreed.

Also, another problem many people have is not to set up the bass properly according to the type of strings. Flats, due to their naturally stiffer nature, would allow a lower action. With a proper setup, flats can be just as playable as rounds.

 

[CaseyJ]

Agreed.

Also, another problem many people have is not to set up the bass properly according to the type of strings. Flats, due to their naturally stiffer nature, would allow a lower action. With a proper setup, flats can be just as playable as rounds.

I will keep this in mind, as my bass will need a good set up. I bought it used.

 

[michael_t]

I bought the regular lights 45-100. Do you think those will be too tight?

I always hated the ECB81 set for their uneven feel - a very tight D with a relatively loose E. I would much prefer the ECB84 set (40-60-80-100) for better balance.

 

[CaseyJ]

I always hated the ECB81 set for their uneven feel - a very tight D with a relatively loose E. I would much prefer the ECB84 set (40-60-80-100) for better balance.

I will keep that in mind if I give these the test drive. As of now, I have only tried flats on a fretless. I may have to try a few different sets to find what is good for me.

 

[Bodeeni]

Currently my "go to" string. Both fretless 4s have them and the Lakland Duck Dunn P bass, of course. The others have a mix just because flats last a while. I like the balanced set 40-100.

 

[Mr. Sound]

Light gauge on my Nate Mendel P.... Medium on my 4003

 

[Pantone 333]

I got a custom set (45-60-80-105) and loved them.

 

[Doner Designs]

I like the sound of Chromes but normally buy Ernie Balls, which sound very similar, because they offer a standard set that has heavier gauges (Group I). I also like the sound of the new Cobalt flats from Ernie Ball (even brighter) but they are a bit too light for my taste.

 

[Mechayoshi]

Love them. Made my passive p Charvette come alive. My gauge is a bit thick but the super low action I have off sets it.

 

[southpaw723]

I've had a pair on my new fake ric for a couple weeks and I dig em.

 

[AngelCrusher]

Been using them on both Ps for months. Love them. 45-100.

 

[Shardik]

I always hated the ECB81 set for their uneven feel - a very tight D with a relatively loose E. I would much prefer the ECB84 set (40-60-80-100) for better balance.

I've ordered custom gauges from bassstringsonline. I find 45-60-80-105 to be the best combination when it comes to balanced tension. I use those gauges on all my 34" scale basses with flats.

 

[michael_t]

I've ordered custom gauges from bassstringsonline. I find 45-60-80-105 to be the best combination when it comes to balanced tension. I use those gauges on all my 34" scale basses with flats.

Agreed. "45-60-80-105" (or something close to it) has been my reference point for just about everything.

GHS Pressurewound ML7200 (44-58-80-102)
Fender 9050CL Flats (45-60-80-105)
La Bella 760FL (43-60-82-104)

I've just ordered a custom set of GHS Boomers to try out, 45-60-80-105.