Rounds for my Sterling Short Scale StingRay

[bassrique]

I recently picked up a Sterling Short Scale StingRay bass. This bass came with "Ernie Ball 2852 Regular Slinky Short Scale Bass" strings. I like them, but since they aren't flats, I will end up putting on a new set periodically. It's a Ray, so I'm going for a more aggressive sound than I mostly enjoy these days.

Ideas? Experiences?

 

[BassPilot]

I put GHS Balanced Nickels on my SBMM short scale Stingray.
Heck, I put them on most of my basses .

 

[Rocket Queen]

I recently picked up a Sterling Short Scale StingRay bass. This bass came with "Ernie Ball 2852 Regular Slinky Short Scale Bass" strings. I like them, but since they aren't flats, I will end up putting on a new set periodically. It's a Ray, so I'm going for a more aggressive sound than I mostly enjoy these days.

Ideas? Experiences?

Roto 66s.

 

[Rocket Queen]

I put GHS Balanced Nickels on my SBMM short scale Stingray.
Heck, I put them on most of my basses .

Balanced Nickels are the mellowest rounds that GHS makes:
Products - Bass - GHS Strings

 

[iiipopes]

I put GHS Balanced Nickels on my SBMM short scale Stingray.
Heck, I put them on most of my basses .

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I have them on my travel bass. They have a big, round tone that can get aggressive if you want it to. The pure nickel windings on the round core are more dense than NPS, so that there is more mass for the same diameter, which means more tension. It keeps the string stable for fretting and intonation. They are, as the name says, consistent string-to-string and up the neck. They are not twangy or thumpy or rubber-band-y. They last a long time and are reasonably priced.

 

[bassrique]

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I have them on my travel bass. They have a big, round tone that can get aggressive if you want it to. The pure nickel windings on the round core are more dense than NPS, so that there is more mass for the same diameter, which means more tension. It keeps the string stable for fretting and intonation. They are, as the name says, consistent string-to-string and up the neck. They are not twangy or thumpy or rubber-band-y. They last a long time and are reasonably priced.

How would you compare the sound and longevity to the strings my Sterling Ray came with (Slinky nickel plated steel [45-105] if I recall correctly?

 

[iiipopes]

How would you compare the sound and longevity to the strings my Sterling Ray came with (Slinky nickel plated steel [45-105] if I recall correctly?

I have played Slinky NPS in the past, but rarely. I would say the tone of the BPNs are bigger and rounder than a typical NPS. Longetivity has a lot of variables: gig schedule, hand perspiration, technique, etc., but for me they lasted at least as long if not longer than a typical NPS set.

 

[bassrique]

Roto 66s.

I don't see these in a heavier gauge for 30 scale short. For thumb percussion thumping, I prefer 105s, like the stock EB slinky's. For other styles light gauge is great. I have plenty of experience with Roto66 as they were the popular choice back in the day. I like them.

 

[StrivingOn]

I have TI Jazz roundwounds on my Stingray SS. There’s something about them that’s hard to describe, kind of a combination of feel and tone that’s really satisfying to play. They have a warm almost acoustic tone even though they’re rounds. If you want to spend the money they’re definitely worth a try.