Just bought a Wechter ABG - String recomendations needed please.

[Solofunkyjazz]

I'm new to acoustic bass, although I've been playing electric for over twenty years.

So I have no idea which strings to go for on an acoustic, I use DR nickel Lo-rider 120 - 30 on my electric bass, I'll be playing jazz/fusion on it.

It's a 4 string fretless, I'd prefer roundwounds, I'm not interested in getting an upright/double bass sound out of it. I'd like something warm but bright and even sounding, not boomy.

 

[mikezimmerman]

DR makes phosphor bronze strings for ABG. You might also consider the DR Jonas Hellborg set. They're marketed as electric bass strings, but I suspect they'd work fine on electric as well.

Some folks really like Elixers for ABG--the coating takes a little of the brightness off, but they don't sound like flatwounds.

On my ABG, I've got GHS bronze ABG strings, which are what the luthier had on them when I got it. They're fairly bright at first, but after a few months they lose a bit of the top end while still being clear enough for chords and slapping.

Mike

 

[Solofunkyjazz]

Thanks for your reply.

Is it OK to use normal electric bass strings on an ABG, the Jonas Hellborg ones sound good.

 

[envika]

lots of people use electric bass strings on an abg (especially when they want flats on it), but it will probably cut back on the acoustic volume somewhat.

 

[Philbiker]

I love the D'Addario Phosphor Bronze strings. I've tried Elixer Phosphor Bronze and LaBella nylon tapesound and I prefer the D'Addario strings.

 

[Darkstrike]

I use my regular rounds on mine(sometimes flats), I don't like acoustic strings at all.