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Help a stand-up player buy strings!

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CoreyN

Mar 9, 2008
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#1
Hi everyone, I'm trying to buy new strings for my old electric, and I've been searching for ideas about what strings to buy. I've got an older bass with passive electronics. I mostly play jazz, blues, gospel, and some rock, and I have a GK amp. I think I'd like to stick with round wounds. Other than that, I'm open to ideas! Let me know what you think.
 
#2
If you like zingy brightness, go with Stainless Steel.
If you like a warmer tone go with Nickle.

Personally, I like boomers. They are nickle plated steel. They start out fairly bright, but mellow down a lot after about one night of playing.
 
#3
I just started playing alot of electric bass again after playing 99% upright bass for a few years. I am finding myself digging in a little too much, kinda feeling ham-fisted mosty with my right hand.

I put the regular (which is light) gauge D'Addario Chromes flats on my P-bass and although I love the sound, I wish I had more tension.

Kind of a weird transition from the big monster bass to this little toy one!
 

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