Dunlop "black box" vs Superbrights

[GTHintz]

I used to like Blue Steels back in the old days, but they were pretty rough feeling. Plus, Dean Markley isn't what it used to be.

That being said, I would try Apex strings, since they're made by ex-Dean Markley people.

And for me, I'm like Pokemon when it comes to strings. You know, "Gotta try 'em all." And I'm glad I am. And it is very interesting how body chemistry plays such a large role. Like, I seem to kill Dunlops pretty quick (and I'm meticulous about washing my hands before playing and wiping my strings down with a FastFret type thing after each play session) but for others they last forever.

I keep overlooking apex when I shouldn't they are going to be the best alternative to blue steel. But if not them then definitely Labella RX is worth a try. Also magma stainless steel is another string worth mentioning. They were pretty nice. Argentine company you won't see here except online. On the higher end you have Sadowsky blue label that is a very nice string or possibly dr lo riders. Maybe ken Smith rockmaster stainless steels would be a good fit. Ive tried all of them and all are great strings.

 

[Dincrest]

I've used LaBella Rx before. The nickels were unimpressive, but I loved the steels and often recommend them to anyone looking for a steel string with nickel feel.

Not familiar with Magma strings, but I'd be open to trying them.

DR strings are terrific. Hi-Beams and steel Lo-Riders last forever. A year later and they still sound pretty fresh to me.

D'Addario ProSteels are my benchmark in terms of tone, feel, longevity, availability, price, and ease of intonation. Very good middle-of-the-road string that doesn't wow me but doesn't let me down either.

 

[Dincrest]

And now that I think about it...

The Dunlop Hybrid Nickels currently on my LTD bass might match up better with my Schecter, and the GHS Bassics on my Schecter might match up better with my LTD.

Once again, my string-pokemon "gotta try 'em all" GAS kicks in once again. I know it sounds like some Harry Potter juju, but I do believe that the bass chooses the strings kinda like the wand chooses the wizard. And it's either a fun or frustrating journey.

 

[Selim]

One man’s dead is another man’s perfect.

My experience with Dunlop flats and regular black box nickels is that they hold their tone for a good long while

 

[Stan_da_man]

One man’s dead is another man’s perfect.

My experience with Dunlop flats and regular black box nickels is that they hold their tone for a good long while

Mine also. The black label nickels are broken in from the get go (has I mentioned above). Dull to some sounds warm to others. Great strings.