Precision '08 strings...

[mello_bedwetter]

I just got a Fender Standard American Precision 2008(Z8003415).
Does anyone know what strings come on it, stock? I know they are Fender strings but I'm not for sure what ones. The end that goes around the tuners have a gray wrap.
Also, for those of you that have a Precision, did you leave the stock strings on it or change them out? If you changed them, what did you put on it? I bought some Rotosound RS77's,flats for my Geddy but I'm wondering if maybe I should try the Roto's on the P instead of putting them on the Geddy. After playing the Precision for a few hours I think the Geddy is going to get a rest for a bit. Thanks.
Btw, the stock strings feel and sound pretty good to me.

 

[Dogbertday]

Buy a set of whatever strings you like and stick them on... stock strings just don't sound right to me even when they're decent..

 

[dangerkirk]

rotosound rounds are what i use

 

[Nighttrain1127]

the stock strings were 8250m's the roto 77's are flats but rather brite flats . If you want more of the classic p-bass sound then labella Deep talkin' Flats or For a bit more mids and a great woody/upright tone Thomastik Jazz Flats. .

 

[LuvMusic]

From Fenders website:

Strings: Super Bass 8250M NPS, p/n 073-8250-006,
Gauges: .045, .065, .085, .110TW (Taperwound E)

I don't have an '08 MIA Precision, but, I like flats versus rounds. My preferred flats for a Precision now are DR Flats. I have both a MIM Precision and Squier TeleBass strung with these and I find the tone and feel of the DR flats to be just what I wanted.

That said, strings are very subjective. Enjoy your new Precision! What color and neck combo did you get?

FYI.....no pic, no bass!!!!

 

[scottbass]

The 2008 American Standard Precision comes with Fender 8250M nickel plated steel round core roundwounds, .045 - .065 - .085 - .110 taper wound (E string). I played them for 6 or 7 months and I thought they were a little better than just OK. I was gonna replace them with my favorite roundwounds - DR Sunbeam ML's - but instead I went with TI flats. I LOVE THE WAY THOSE FLATS SOUND ON THAT P-BASS!!

 

[stflbn]

You have a duplicate post in Strings forum... which is where this probably should be.

 

[mello_bedwetter]

You have a duplicate post in Strings forum... which is where this probably should be.

Yes...but I did get some answers. Sorry.

 

[mello_bedwetter]

Fender American Standard 2008

 

[scottbass]

ahhh...black & maple! (mine is burst & maple) Also, I have that exact same recliner!

 

[LuvMusic]

Nice looking P!! Enjoy!

 

[rulyøngo]

Beautiful P!!! Congratulations... I put on my P-bass Ernie Ball Slinkies (45-105)... amazing tone!!!

 

[mello_bedwetter]

I put the Roto's on and it seems there was a better deep end with the stock strings. I usually use EB flats. The Roto's don't seem to be as smooth as the EB's. They'll have to do for now. We're playing Sunday so I'll see how it sounds in a bigger, more tone-friendly area. I love the neck on this thing.

 

[MtManiac]

Fender American Standard 2008

HEY!!! Same bass... same recliner... same TV tray... GET OUT OF MY HOUSE!!! Seriously, what are the odds???

 

[mello_bedwetter]

HEY!!! Same bass... same recliner... same TV tray... GET OUT OF MY HOUSE!!! Seriously, what are the odds???

Bill. I PM'ed you.

 

[MtManiac]

Bill. I PM'ed you.

I think your fridge may even be the same as mine... weird!

 

[EagleMoon]

Sure you guys weren't separated at birth?

 

[Diogenes]

Bill, maybe you have multiple personalities and mello_bedwetter is just an alter ego. That would be funny.

 

[MtManiac]

Bill, maybe you have multiple personalities and mello_bedwetter is just an alter ego. That would be funny.

Maybe more weird than funny...

 

[GeneralElectric]

I find I like the 08s best with steel rounds played through a tube amp.