Jazz Bass Tone; Which strings to use?

[Aidil]

Thank you all for the replies. So as the strings mentioned were actually litterally put on my lap, it was found that the EXL170’s were missing the 5th string , so its either the NYXL, or any string that is readily available (guitar center, etc.) that you guys think I should try.

I am looking for that jazz growl, without any negative “artificial” harsh overtones.

Then just put those NYXL on. They should match those criteria of yours.

 

[ebozzz]

For me, it would depend on the character of the bass the strings are intended for....

 

[Root 5]

As far as I understand it, the OP is simply asking for advice which of the two sets already in possession would be better to put on the Jazz bass - D'A XL Nickels or NYXL Nickels?

I don't care what he wants, it's all about me.
But if I have to play, I'd go with the XLs.

 

[michael_t]

I don't care what he wants, it's all about me.
But if I have to play, I'd go with the XLs.

Since I made my post, the OP ended up opening up the whole thing to "all suggestions". So all is good.

 

[Schlyder]

Just to throw out there.... My jazz basses didn't sound right to me, until I put flatwounds on them. Maybe you should try a set of flats and see what they do for you?
My preference for flats are the Dunlop flatwounds.

 

[Harpo61]

I have two Jazz Basse a 60’s Road Worn with TI Jazz Flats that gives me one end of the tone Zspectrum! and I have a 2003 Factory Special Run 70’s Jazz Bass (USA) that I just put a set of DR Fat Beams which gives me the other end of the tone spectrum!

 

[ebozzz]

I still say that the strings that I decided to use would be determined by the character of the bass in question. If I felt that it needed a brighter and more modern sound, I'd go with the NYXL set. XLs are more mellow sounding but not by much.