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Balls out? Growly? Aggressive? Rotos.
La Bella Hard Rockin' Steels and Blue Steels a close second.
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I need aggressive, balls-out growly sounding strings!
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Balls out? Growly? Aggressive? Rotos.
La Bella Hard Rockin' Steels and Blue Steels a close second.
I like high beams for a more aggressive tone, just get into a heavier gauge for more bottom (I guess that's what fatbeams are). I've used them for 20 years with no issues, more aggressive sounding than 66's IMO.
patlozrox
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dude, if you want some strings that will kick your butt, i suggest the ernie-ball cobalt power-slinkies. those things are no joke, mix those things in with anything and they are sure to steal the show. i use them in my metal band and they have the perfect mix of aggression and smooth playing, kinda like the sound Johnny Christ from A7X gets, it has a little bit of a "twang" if using a pick and serious punch when fingering and don't get me even started with the sound when slapped... get them seriously
Just read up on the fat beams. Seems like they're similar to hi beams, but they've taken some of the "edge" off. Sounds like this is the opposite of what you want. I'd go with hi beams with a heavier gauge like I said before.
Took the dive and got some Hi-beams. They sound pretty awesome, but after 2 weeks, they're starting to get a bit mellow already 
Took the dive and got some Hi-beams. They sound pretty awesome, but after 2 weeks, they're starting to get a bit mellow already
Tip: thats going to happen with all strings. Wash your hands before you play & wipe your strings down after will help prolong the bight tone.
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I need aggressive, balls-out growly sounding strings!
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It isn't the strings ... But you do need a fresh set of strings to sound good ... Some brands that are good are D'addario, DR, --->>> [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
What will give you the tone you are searching for is a 4 band Audere preamp.
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It isn't the strings ... But you do need a fresh set of strings to sound good ... Some brands that are good are D'addario, DR, --->>> [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
What will give you the tone you are searching for is a 4 band Audere preamp.
jasper383 said:
+1 I use HRS and they are simply amazing and they have a great B string. They make my Warwick 5 and my American Deluxe Jazz 5 string come to life.
Another really aggressive set is the Dunlop Trujillo's. Those have some big balls. Check them out.
Took the dive and got some Hi-beams. They sound pretty awesome, but after 2 weeks, they're starting to get a bit mellow already
Be careful; you get addicted to that new string zing, and it can be an expensive habit.
I find that the bridge pick up to be the major contributor to mids, bass growl. Ever check out a Music Man? I forgot about this and strolled into a GC, picked up a sterling my MM, and was impressed. Basically, strings are part of the equasion.
That's going to happen, keep your hands clean as the other poster said. You can try these Link Removed they've worked well for me, I don't change them as often. Wipe down strings before and after you play.Took the dive and got some Hi-beams. They sound pretty awesome, but after 2 weeks, they're starting to get a bit mellow already
This is what we call the very epitome of a no-brainer: The solution to your problem is Rotosounds. Rotosound Swing Bass RS66. That is all...
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Elixir strings has that edgy, growly sound constantly for months (even a year). I use them exclusively since I bought the first set. EBS, D'Addario, Warwick, DR, Shaller - all the past.
Elixir strings are sad to be clanky, but IMHO it's not an issue until you have EQ in your amp.
Expensive? Yes. Durable? Yes. Bets cost/benefit ratio.
After some months the strigs become "hairy". No problem, the sound (SONG?
) remains the same.
And don't forget: CONSTANT sound. Once you set up your rig for the sound you can forget about it.
Elixir strings are sad to be clanky, but IMHO it's not an issue until you have EQ in your amp.
Expensive? Yes. Durable? Yes. Bets cost/benefit ratio.
After some months the strigs become "hairy". No problem, the sound (SONG?
) remains the same.And don't forget: CONSTANT sound. Once you set up your rig for the sound you can forget about it.
DR Stainless Steel Lo-Riders, all the way. Slapped a brand new set on today and they sound fantastic. Try a set man, you won't be disappointed.
