OK, I think it's time for new strings.

Try TI Powerbass. they are nickel plated stainless and have a similar (but not quite as tight) tension as Lo-riders. They are also a little brighter...but in a good way. They are expensive though. You could also try the nickel Lo-riders.

try
www.justsrtings.com

They have a huge selection and fairly reasonable prices.

-KB

 

how about taperwound strings...SR-2000.

they are soooo expensive at GC. They are like $40!!!!

 

You're practiclaly asking for them!

DR Nickel Lo-Riders! I mean, come on!

 

If you want an affordable and decent nickel plated roundwound I would go with D'Addario EXL. Twin packs of these can be had for around $22 at juststrings.com.

 

Wait for one of GC's one day sales, I snatched a set of SR2000's for $8. I wait for those sales to stock up on strings

 

i just went back to GC and found out that their
SR-2000s were $40 because they were the 7 string sets.

and that was all they had.

But I wanna get the 4 string set. I gotta get to Sam Ash!!

 

Even though it's expected of me, I'll cast another vote for the T-I's. But whatever you wind up getting, I suggest the following:

www.mostring.net (1-877-999-2392)
www.juststrings.com (1-800-822-3953)
www.bigcitystring.com (203-371-8117)
www.kradl.com (815-741-3989)
www.elderly.com (517-372-7880)
www.mixedcompany.com (678-584-1975)
www.melbay.com (1-800-8MEL-BAY)
New Age Strings (610-678-3057)
http://rfd.cc/bpstrings/ (718-358-1750)
[email protected] http://pub41.ezboard.com/bthedudepit

The EZboard link is another bass forum and he's got TI & Roto's pretty cheap. Happy Hunting!

 

I always enjoy promoting www.juststrings.com

they have been servicing me extremely well for a couple years now. Very helpful, great selection, fantastic prices, and fast shipment. Try 'em!

 

I like D'addario SS and nickel RWs. They do go "flat" (lol) quicker than DR RWs, but the tension sounds like what you want (not the same balance from string to string tho) and they won't be so tough on your hands.

The "clanky clacky" sound you're getting might not be the strings at all, but rather the byproduct of an uneven fret job, a crooked neck or your action is too low for your style of playing. A pro bass setup, the same strings (if you dig em), and some strong ass calluses may be all you need to remedy that one.

Good luck dawg! Being 100% happy with your strings for more than a few months can be a life long quest, unless you're endorsed, then you just shut up and say thank you for the free strings.

 

try Rotosound Swing Bass 66. they are killer.

 

Elixir Nanoweb.

They aren't super-bright to start with, last forever, are smooth feeling (*much* less finger noise!). Sometimes they're just a bit too slippery however, that's the main downside I've found.