New strings

[therev]

I have always used either Ernie Balls, GHS Boomers or D'addario. But I noticed that after a short time they go dull and shount lke garbage.

I am looking for a good string that keeps that nice bright fresh out of the package sound longer than a few days.
What do you recommend?

 

[hotbass57]

DR strings a little more expensive but last longer.

 

[mmbongo]

DR Nickel LoRiders are similar style to what you mentioned above and will last a long time. Get them at www.bassstringsonline.com

 

[jasper383]

Have you tried any of the coated strings out there?

Elixirs for example sound like a set of rounds that has been played for a few hours, and they stay that way for a long long time.

 

[Cristo]

DR hi-beams, Rotosound Swing bass stainless steels.

 

[AdamR]

DR hi-beams, Rotosound Swing bass stainless steels.

I agree. I like the tone of the Roto's best but the Hi-Beams last longer.

 

[Moving Pictures]

DR hi-beams, Rotosound Swing bass stainless steels.

This, especially the DR Hi Beams

 

[t77mackie]

91% rubbing alcohol is like magic! Brings the most dead strings back to life. Just take care of the wood underneath.

Stuff like FastFret is good to use before and after playing too.

 

[JimmyM]

You could try coated strings, or you could try Bass Brites, or you can soak them in denatured alcohol for a few days. I've done them all and they all work well.

 

[BKuettel]

+1 for DR Lowriders.

Very nice right out of the packaging and they sound very bright. Had my local music store order a bunch just so I could have more when the time comes, but that won't be for awhile because these things last awhile too.