Rounds with juicy bouncy mids and lows

[Phaidrus]

It's been probably asked a number of times already but I may as well: looking for a standard 45-105 set of rounds with juicy bouncy mids and lows, don't care so much for crispy clear highs. Certainly nothing with a scooped profile. Moderate tension and some flexibility would be a welcome bonus. Intended for my 2017 Fender AmPro Pbass with stock V-Mod pickup. Currently strung with Fender 7250s (45-105), which I suppose are already in the ballpark. Or perhaps not, not sure, hence my asking.

DR Pure Blues and Rotosound Swing Bass nickel plated steel could perhaps fit the bill but I've never tried them, so not sure about it.

 

[Tubehed]

Sounds like you are describing the Pure Blues to me. Especially after they break in a bit.

 

[Nebadon2000]

I have a Fender Ultra Precision that came with 7250's and Bass sounded excellent with them.

After about 8 months using 7250's was thinking about getting another set but decided to give Markbass new NPS Ultimate a try, similar tension, no Zing out of package, a tad more flexibility, coherency/detail, smoother feel and growl; very happy with them.

As to sounding with " juicy bouncy mids and lows" can't comment since It may be only you know what that sound is

 

[Phaidrus]

I have a Fender Ultra Precision that came with 7250's and Bass sounded excellent with them.

After about 8 months using 7250's was thinking about getting another set but decided to give Markbass new NPS Ultimate a try, similar tension, no Zing out of package, a tad more flexibility, coherency/detail, smoother feel and growl; very happy with them.

As to sounding with " juicy bouncy mids and lows" can't comment since It may be only you know what that sound is

Yes, I felt like getting creative with the wording. Basically meaning, with a full mids and lows profile that doesn't sound muddy, or something along these lines. Your description of the MBs sounds intriguing.

 

[Phaidrus]

Sounds like you are describing the Pure Blues to me. Especially after they break in a bit.

They are certainly on my list.

 

[michael_t]

looking for a standard 45-105 set of rounds with juicy bouncy mids and lows, don't care so much for crispy clear highs. Certainly nothing with a scooped profile. Moderate tension and some flexibility would be a welcome bonus.

May I suggest either the GHS Round Core Boomers (NPS) or the GHS Balanced Nickels (pure nickel on round core)?

 

[Phaidrus]

May I suggest either the GHS Round Core Boomers (NPS) or the GHS Balanced Nickels (pure nickel on round core)?

The Round Core Boomers could be an option. The tension chart of the 45105 set looks quite balanced too.

 

[michael_t]

The Round Core Boomers could be an option. The tension chart of the 45105 set looks quite balanced too.

RCBs are not only balanced in feel, but also in tone. They now employ the same "balanced construction" concept that was first introduced with the launch of the Balanced Nickels, where all four strings have two layers of winding, including the G. I've just finished a trial run with the 40-95 set on my P bass, and was quite impressed with the way the 40G sounded nicely balanced with the rest.

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

It's been probably asked a number of times already but I may as well: looking for a standard 45-105 set of rounds with juicy bouncy mids and lows, don't care so much for crispy clear highs. Certainly nothing with a scooped profile. Moderate tension and some flexibility would be a welcome bonus. Intended for my 2017 Fender AmPro Pbass with stock V-Mod pickup. Currently strung with Fender 7250s (45-105), which I suppose are already in the ballpark. Or perhaps not, not sure, hence my asking.

DR Pure Blues and Rotosound Swing Bass nickel plated steel could perhaps fit the bill but I've never tried them, so not sure about it.

Elixir nickels

Or

Ghs boomers

 

[micguy]

You are (whether you know it or not) describing GHS Boomers. Once broken in, they are precisely what you seek.

People that like bright rounds will tell you they die quickly. People that like subdued rounds will tell you they last a long time. I have one bass with them - perfect for some gigs, not for others.

Pure Blues are actually a bit brighter/take longer to get to where Boomers live.

 

[WestyBassBob]

May I suggest either the GHS Round Core Boomers (NPS) or the GHS Balanced Nickels (pure nickel on round core)?

+1 on the Balanced Nickels. Really warm full sound but not twangy or overly bright.

I would say stick with Nickels as Stainless steel is going to give you a lot of finger noise and sound "brighter".

 

[Killing Floor]

Not sure what "juicy" means but I love DR Hi Beams and if you like them you'll be cool.

 

[Border]

Another vote for GHS Balanced Nickels. Warm full sound,

 

[hbabels]

DR Nickel Low Riders or DAddarrio XL's might do it for you.

 

[spatters]

May I suggest either the GHS Round Core Boomers (NPS) or the GHS Balanced Nickels (pure nickel on round core)?

RCBs are not only balanced in feel, but also in tone. They now employ the same "balanced construction" concept that was first introduced with the launch of the Balanced Nickels, where all four strings have two layers of winding, including the G. I've just finished a trial run with the 40-95 set on my P bass, and was quite impressed with the way the 40G sounded nicely balanced with the rest.

+1 on this recommendation. I haven't tried Round Core Boomers yet, but Balanced Nickels are exactly "round core sound but with less clank." They're still a bit zingy when new, and they still have high end, but the combination of nickel and round core takes out a lot of clank and zing.

BNs are balanced construction as well as balanced tension, which I always appreciate. It's nice to play strings where the D and G don't feel oddly tight.

RCBs should be a slightly brighter version of the same thing, but I'll wait for someone who's tried both to chime in.

 

[Kipp Harrington]

It's been probably asked a number of times already but I may as well: looking for a standard 45-105 set of rounds with juicy bouncy mids and lows, don't care so much for crispy clear highs. Certainly nothing with a scooped profile. Moderate tension and some flexibility would be a welcome bonus. Intended for my 2017 Fender AmPro Pbass with stock V-Mod pickup. Currently strung with Fender 7250s (45-105), which I suppose are already in the ballpark. Or perhaps not, not sure, hence my asking.

DR Pure Blues and Rotosound Swing Bass nickel plated steel could perhaps fit the bill but I've never tried them, so not sure about it.

Oh man... you need GHS Pressurewounds!!!

 

[HolmeBass]

DR Sunbeams are my faves and seem to fit the bill. Nickel round wounds

 

[JW56789]

Ooops, 'scuse me.

I thought this was the thread looking for ' al-dente lows, roasted garlic-y mids, and crispy, slightly savory highs' in a new set of strings.

Sorry, you go right ahead, sorry . . . . . . .

 

[Kerem Koseoglu]

If I didn't care about clear highs, I would probably use D'addario NYXL strings. Being hex-core, their tension is above average, though.

 

[Phaidrus]

You are (whether you know it or not) describing GHS Boomers. Once broken in, they are precisely what you seek.

People that like bright rounds will tell you they die quickly. People that like subdued rounds will tell you they last a long time. I have one bass with them - perfect for some gigs, not for others.

Pure Blues are actually a bit brighter/take longer to get to where Boomers live.

Are you referring to the round core Boomers or to the hex ones?

PS. At the moment it looks like it's not the easiest thing to find a set of 45105 RC Boomers in continental Europe.