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Dunlop Super Brights on Precision Elite

Discussion in 'Strings [BG]' started by bill_banwell, Jan 6, 2018.

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  1. Jan 6, 2018 #1
    bill_banwell

    bill_banwell

    Oct 19, 2002
    England
    Hey Talkbass! have just strung my Fender P-elite with the stainless steel Dunlop Super Bright's and really digging them! after the initial grippyness goes they are fantastic feeling and sounding strings! Anyone else here using them and have any clips to share?



    Regards,

    Bill.
     
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  2. Jan 6, 2018 #2
    mmbongo

    mmbongo I have too many basses. Supporting Member

    Aug 5, 2009
    Upstate, South Carolina
    Man that sounds good! SuperBrights are incredible strings, and the nice playing helps as well :)
     
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  3. Jan 6, 2018 #3
    BrentSimons

    BrentSimons

    Mar 4, 2004
    Vergennes,VT USA
    You've made me want to try them again!
    I had a set on my Peavey Cirrus a couple of summers ago and thought they were just okay but that sounds great! Solid playing as well!
    Best wishes,
    Brent
     
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  4. Jan 7, 2018 #4
    bill_banwell

    bill_banwell

    Oct 19, 2002
    England
    Thanks fella's - I've noticed even after a month of wear they sound great as the zing goes!
     
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  5. Jan 7, 2018 #5
    tallboybass

    tallboybass Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Feb 25, 2003
    Tulsa, Oklahoma
    Great bassin'!! You really should try their nickels too...;)
     
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  6. Jan 7, 2018 #6
    bill_banwell

    bill_banwell

    Oct 19, 2002
    England
    Thankyou! I actually have tried the nickel strings and personally don't get on with the feel?? I supposed I've always played stainless steel so am so used to feeling them under my fingers! :)
     
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  7. Jan 8, 2018 #7
    tallboybass

    tallboybass Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Feb 25, 2003
    Tulsa, Oklahoma
    Good point, I forgot that some folks like the SS feel. My fingertips were thrilled when I quit using RotoSounds about 20+ years ago!
     
  8. Jan 8, 2018 #8
    bill_banwell

    bill_banwell

    Oct 19, 2002
    England
    Haha, I was using the Rotosounds for years also! tore my fingers up, but at the same time built some strong callouses! :D
     
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  9. Jan 10, 2018 #9
    Bassist30

    Bassist30 Supporting Member

    Mar 19, 2004
    NEW YORK
    Very nice. I always wondered why the fender elite P, had a jazz PU in the back. I like it and the strings and you sound good on that bass.
     
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  10. Jan 10, 2018 #10
    74hc

    74hc

    Nov 19, 2015
    Sunny California
    What's your signal chain, and eq settings used?

    That doesn't sound like super brights to me with flat eq and minimizing color by the amp, mic, etc., as much as possible.

    Super brights are nice though. I loved the balanced tension feel, but the upper harmonics were too rich for me. Those strings ring like bells. If I was not playing a traditional bass role, but being the center point for melody like soloing, I would use these.
     
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  11. Jan 11, 2018 #11
    bill_banwell

    bill_banwell

    Oct 19, 2002
    England
    Bass was plugged straight into the MacBook using a small Apogee Jam, tiny bit of EQ and compression in GarageBand!

    yeah they are quite zingy and grippy to start with, but I love the sound and feel of them after a few days wear, they end up with a smooth punchy sound once you've put the hours in on them! :)
     
  12. Jan 13, 2018 #12
    bassmachine2112

    bassmachine2112

    Mar 23, 2008
    Hiho I love super bright steels.I use them on all my basses now.
    Love the feel,tone and they last for a long time.
    Perfect for me
     
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  13. Jan 16, 2018 #13
    bill_banwell

    bill_banwell

    Oct 19, 2002
    England
    Yes, I can get a good 3 months out of them if treated right! :)
     
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  14. Apr 15, 2018 #14
    Speterc

    Speterc

    May 22, 2017
    Ring like bells, that's a great description. I love these strings on my fretless jazz. They absolutely sing. Sustain for days.

    Nice playing Bill Banwell!
     
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  15. Feb 18, 2019 #15
    bill_banwell

    bill_banwell

    Oct 19, 2002
    England
    Thanks dude, glad you dug it!