string choice advice for a newbie bass player

[Pier_]

you like Miller, try Fat Beams as I said, probably the strings that will fit your ideas are steel with round core, so DR Fat Beam, DR Hi Beam and D'Addario Flex Steel. right now I can tell you only this three models, but looking at producer's websites probably you'll find out who sell roundcores.

here's the difference:

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hex core usually are more pronounced on the mid frequencies, round core have more highs and they are a bit scooped on the mids, so the tone is brighter. to get a "Miller vibe" round core strings are better, because his sound is usually bright and scooped (and in fact he uses roundcore).

 

[Andy_D]

Don't count out DR Sunbeams. They are a really great Nickel string bright, and constructed the same way as High Beams but using a nickel plated wire..

Also. for Stainless I really liked a set of Dean Markley SR2000's These are exposed core strings nice sounding and last a long time.. I also have a set of Helix NPS on my L2500. Punchy lows, brite and they still some mid range growl in them as well. I have a set of Helix SS I'm waiting to try on one of my 4 strings at some point.