Looking for advice on new string

[lastminute]

Recently bought a Sandberg BasstheWorld signature bass from emporium here. I love how it handles and sounds. It came with GHS Brite Flats, which while I initially liked them, I'm now playing stuff that'll need more brightness/overdrive, so I'm going to change them out.

However...I do want to see if I can find some strings that, while not necessarily flat, will still be wound in a way that'll extend the life of my frets (especially since this bass has a zero fret). But, at the same time, I want strings that'll remain medium bright even after the initial break in period: I'd used Elixirs up until now for this reason. I also would rather not have a huge change in tension since I that's one thing I liked about the Brite Flats, they had around the perfect amount for me.

What are some flats/alternative wind types that would fit the bill?

 

[StevieMac]

GHS pressurewounds may be worth a try. Check out some demos on YouTube.

 

[lastminute]

GHS pressurewounds may be worth a try. Check out some demos on YouTube.

I just listened to them. Sounds bright, but not quite enough for me. Perhaps one or two more notches on the spectrum.

 

[GTHintz]

GHS pressure wounds or sit silencers might work well for you. Depending on how bright you want to go you can try something like Ernie ball cobalts or stainless slinkies if it's a 4 string. They don't come in 5 which is really peculiar to me. Especially with how popular the stingray 5 string is and Ernie ball owning music man. Aside from them there's Dunlop stainless steel (not super bright but the normal ones) Rotosound pressure wounds or maybe DR lo riders or DDT which are the stiffest strings they make.

 

[lastminute]

GHS pressure wounds or sit silencers might work well for you. Depending on how bright you want to go you can try something like Ernie ball cobalts or stainless slinkies if it's a 4 string. They don't come in 5 which is really peculiar to me. Especially with how popular the stingray 5 string is and Ernie ball owning music man. Aside from them there's Dunlop stainless steel (not super bright but the normal ones) Rotosound pressure wounds or maybe DR lo riders or DDT which are the stiffest strings they make.

Huh. The Brite Flats actually feel loose for me, not looking for stiff.

I shall check the others.

 

[GTHintz]

Huh. The Brite Flats actually feel loose for me, not looking for stiff.

I shall check the others.

Your best bet for stiff is probably going to be drop tuning strings because they design them to retain tension at low tunings. Jeff Berlin likes the DDT strings because he says that the stiffness is a good thing for how he plays and his set up. LaBella and galli are 2 other brands that I can think of with drop tuning strings.

 

[Killing Floor]

TI Jazz Rounds. Go.

 

[pingvuiini]

Try D’Addario tapes.

 

[alex1fly]

Recently bought a Sandberg BasstheWorld signature bass from emporium here. I love how it handles and sounds. It came with GHS Brite Flats, which while I initially liked them, I'm now playing stuff that'll need more brightness/overdrive, so I'm going to change them out.

However...I do want to see if I can find some strings that, while not necessarily flat, will still be wound in a way that'll extend the life of my frets (especially since this bass has a zero fret). But, at the same time, I want strings that'll remain medium bright even after the initial break in period: I'd used Elixirs up until now for this reason. I also would rather not have a huge change in tension since I that's one thing I liked about the Brite Flats, they had around the perfect amount for me.

What are some flats/alternative wind types that would fit the bill?

La Bella tapewounds. I love mine. Really amazing feel under my fingers. Sound is incredibly consistent over time. Enough brightness on tap in conjunction with amp EQ. No fret wear. Tip: go medium or heavy gauge, the light gauge is very floppy and for me requires tuning up a half step to F standard.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

Recently bought a Sandberg BasstheWorld signature bass from emporium here. I love how it handles and sounds. It came with GHS Brite Flats, which while I initially liked them, I'm now playing stuff that'll need more brightness/overdrive, so I'm going to change them out.

However...I do want to see if I can find some strings that, while not necessarily flat, will still be wound in a way that'll extend the life of my frets (especially since this bass has a zero fret). But, at the same time, I want strings that'll remain medium bright even after the initial break in period: I'd used Elixirs up until now for this reason. I also would rather not have a huge change in tension since I that's one thing I liked about the Brite Flats, they had around the perfect amount for me.

What are some flats/alternative wind types that would fit the bill?

I’ve been using round wounds on my basses, most that own are at least 17 years old, as well as a Rick 4001 I had for 34 years. None of them have had or have fret wear. Mostly I’ve used GHS Bass Boomers or DR Lo-Riders on my basses since the 70s.

Unless you are playing an inordinate amount, like playing 8 hours a day for 20 years, bend strings like a guitar, plucking your strings like you are drawing back a bow, and or have a grip like Andre the Giant crushing a full beer can, you probably will not notice much in the way of fret wear. And if you do, more than likely you would still have fret wear using flats. JMO

 

[Manticore]

Regardless of whether you play a fretted or fretless instrument I'd recommend the strings you prefer regardless of whether they are round wound or flats. Fingerboards and frets can be dressed periodically, and frets can be replaced. Each of these procedures are inexpensive and part of maintaining your instrument. So? Use what sounds best.

 

[micguy]

Life is too short to cower in fear in a corner, playing flats in fear of wearing out your frets (or fingerboard, if you play fretless). Play nickel plated rounds, and if they aren't bright enough, play stainless rounds.

Yes, you may need to have frets redressed at some point. I've been playing bass with rounds for over 40 years, and have never had to have frets re-dressed on a bass. I think you're over worrying things.

 

[Dave Leighton]

Recently bought a Sandberg BasstheWorld signature bass from emporium here. I love how it handles and sounds. It came with GHS Brite Flats, which while I initially liked them, I'm now playing stuff that'll need more brightness/overdrive, so I'm going to change them out.

However...I do want to see if I can find some strings that, while not necessarily flat, will still be wound in a way that'll extend the life of my frets (especially since this bass has a zero fret). But, at the same time, I want strings that'll remain medium bright even after the initial break in period: I'd used Elixirs up until now for this reason. I also would rather not have a huge change in tension since I that's one thing I liked about the Brite Flats, they had around the perfect amount for me.

What are some flats/alternative wind types that would fit the bill?

I choose strings based on first and foremost how they sound. 2nd how they feel. Cost has in the past come into play not so much now. How they ware on the bass has never been a consideration