Need some new strings... any suggestions?

[Contractor821]

Hey everyone! So i'm in the market for some new strings and im not sure which ones I should buy, any suggestions?
I have already played...

- GHS Boomers
- Ernie Ball's
- Dean Markley's (Blue Steel)
- D'Addario
- SIT String's

Lately I have found myself really favoring Ernie Ball strings, I have been putting them on my basses constantly and I was kind of curious about the other brands of strings on the market.
So feel free to leave suggestions of what would be a great set of strings that are really punchy and have a long life span! Thanks everyone!

 

[Spent]

I'm a big fan of D'Addarios. I've probably played at least half of the strings out there and I just keep coming back to them. I go back and forth between Chromes and XLs; I both play fretted and fretless.

 

[F-Clef-Jef]

I like D'Addario XL's nickel rounds.
And you can't beat the price!

 

[mmbongo]

I like D'Addario XL's nickel rounds.
And you can't beat the price!

Better price here:
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Along with:
Better selection.
Faster shipping.
Discount for TB users.

 

[Right_Butterscotch64]

Rotosound R66LD stainless steel roundwounds.
No other string sounds like them.
They sound GOOD.

 

[ridethespiral]

Half rounds or flatwoudns for a very punchy tone.

 

[unclebass]

May want to check into Curt Mangan strings. He used to work for EB, but left over frustration with the quality of wire that was being used. He gets all his wire from one supplier, therefore has consistent quality. Have been told by someone that his strings are similar to EB, but with better materials. I use them, and they sound and feel great. Have one bass with nickels, and the other with stainless. Both basses sound much better, even acoustically. You can order them direct from his website, and you get a discount for 3 or more sets, and another $10 off for orders over $100. I just get mine from the local music store, as I don't change my strings very often, and haven't yet fully decided what gauge I will settle on. May have some available at a music store near you.

 

[SplinteredSkull]

Rotosound R66LD stainless steel roundwounds.
No other string sounds like them.
They sound GOOD.

I absolutely love my Rotosound Stainless Steel roundwounds

 

[darkstorm]

I Favor rotosound swing66 myself, But Ernie ball rounds can be good to.

 

[Bassic Playing]

Does sound like you're missing out on the Roto 66 experience. Awesome strings, very unique

 

[leegreenman]

I really like strings with low tension. Just put DR Sunbeams on a couple of my basses. I really dig them so far. TI flats are my favorites though. Pricey, but amazing.