Naked Strings wants your input.... what's next?

[ixlramp]

Ah I see I'm in the minority here. I consider tapered B strings to be so essential, that tapered nickels should be addressed first even before steels

 

[John Wentzien]

Good ol' SS rounds....Standard guage....hex core..

 

[Infidelity]

Stainless steel round wounds with at least a taper core low B.

A Groove is a Terrible Thing to Waste!

+1 million!

 

[lmfreeman9]

Nickel FLATWOUNDS. Low tension, big thump, good mids, low cost.
AKA a poor man's Thomastik Infeld Jazz Flats with just a little more tension for the mainstream.

 

[My name is Mudd]

A wider gauge selection in the current line would be nice...one of my basses is set up for 50/70/85/105 (K. Smith steel rounds), the other is set for 55/70/90/105 (Fender 9050 steel flats). Given this, I cannot build up a set for either with your current line (although I admit that I'm going to have the bass w/the Fenders reset to a more normal 45/105 stringset).

 

[mmbongo]

Anybody know if these are long enough to work on a G&L L2500 strung through body? What is the winding length? Would love to try them but want to make sure they fit first

 

[Nev375]

With the increasing array of technological options that bassists deal with (X-number string instruments, fanned frets, odd tunings/detunings, top load/ thru body etc...) I would gear toward offering custom single strings with as many options as possible. And offer charts and tools to help bassists find out what works best for them.

I really like what circle K strings is doing, but even they aren't offering taper lengths that string thru-body. Maybe you should cause right now my only options are pricey DR's and Ken Smith.

 

[VisualShock]

*ahem*

UK MARKET!

Ship to the uk, or even worldwide! I know for sure that I'd make this my go-to for strings, and I'm fairly certain others would follow!

The custom set builder is brilliant, btw!

 

[lowendgenerator]

Hex core stainless, give my beloved DR's some competition.

 

[capnsandwich]

If you look at the "What kind of strings do you use" thread, you'll find that most bassists use round wound strings. that brings me to believe that your next move should be SS rounds. Flats are being used more so here lately, at least it seems that way, but not as much as rounds. Rounds seem to be the standard in most music genres.

 

[mmbongo]

Stainless Rounds definitely should be the next thing. Usually guys who use flats buy a set, then don't need to buy another set for 2 years. You'd sell more stainless rounds

 

[Infidelity]

Stainless Rounds definitely should be the next thing. Usually guys who use flats buy a set, then don't need to buy another set for 2 years. You'd sell more stainless rounds

you guys should hire this guy for this brilliant idea..

 

[theory028]

I voted for stainless steel rounds because I don't really have a desire for the other two options. There have been a lot of good points made about flats being a harder market to penetrate. It does seem that people buy a set and use them for a long time. There also seems to be a stronger allegiance between a bassist and their favorite flats (for example, it may be hard to convince a user of Chromes to try something new). It'd still be a good thing to offer, of course, and there would surely be several people that would appreciate having them available.

At the price of these strings, I'd be willing to try just about anything that you offer. Three sets of rounds for $25 seems like a killer deal! I've got two basses with completely dead strings and anything would be an improvement.

I'm curious how you'd describe these strings. Are they comparable to anything else on the market?

 

[CSWStrings]

We do ship worldwide.... for only $5. Thanks!

 

[darkstorm]

Voted for stainless steel strings.

 

[CSWStrings]

Three sets of rounds for $25 seems like a killer deal! I've got two basses with completely dead strings and anything would be an improvement.

I'm curious how you'd describe these strings. Are they comparable to anything else on the market?

Thanks for your input as well. Just to be clear on the pricing... 3 four string sets are $19.99 and 3 Five string sets are $29.99. We charge a flat shipping rate of $5 for all orders.

Based on materials used and the winding process, I'd compare our strings with EB's but with red thread on the peg-end... so probably more like what GHS is offering on their Boomers. They are currently all Nickel plated steel over a solid steel hex core and are wound at proper tensions (which we still need to list on the website). This process reduces string "break in" time. I can tell you that we buy our wire from the same suppliers as the big string companies. But selling direct along with eliminating the standard retail packaging (which ends up in the trash anyway) we are able to sell great quality strings at a great price.

Cheers!

 

[GMSweet]

I voted for the stainless.

I'd like to see a .135 available for the B as well. Tapered would be preferred, but I believe I can fit a non-tapered in my bridge.

I'm looking for nice clear sounding strings with plenty of smooth top end. I also like them without apparel; no silks.

Thanks for asking!

Matt

 

[robd]

I voted taper -

you should allow, when purchasing on your web site, to mix different gauge sets within an order of 3 sets, since I have more then one bass and I like different gauges on each bass. Plus for my 1st order I'd really like to try out differently gauged sets, to see which I like best.

 

[staindbass]

plenty of stainless around already, i dont see how you could make much of a splash in the string market. ever try anything exotic? ive seen tapered core, hex core and stuff like that. anyone try hollow core? a string with less mass takes less tension to come to pitch. or core that is star shaped. remember the jazz old drummers cymbals with loose rivets for sizzle? how about a hollow core string with a guitars hi e string loose inside to buzz on purpose? or how about a non magnetic core with steel winds? or the reverse for flatwound lovers. ive always wanted to try solid strings but i think it would take too much tension lol. i wonder how stainless tubing would work. possibly fill the core with dampening material to adjust the sound to taste, and a more solid material on the last few inches so it wont crimp on the string post. is stainless magnetic? i forgot. i know these ideas would be expensive to experiment with, but if you came out with a unique string that people liked, your company would make a killing. johnny a. / staind

 

[capnsandwich]

I think they have a good thing going here by keeping their prices low and from using fancy packaging and distributors. Most of the revenue from music instruments and accessories usually come from young players, usually in high school or college, looking for a decent product that they can afford on a limited budget.

I would suggest maybe some advertising on TB and some bass magazines so you can get your name out there. If no one knows about you or sees your products then, even if you make the best strings in the world, no one would know.