Strings for Am Pro P

I would suggest the GHS Balanced Nickels 40-101.

 

Or, if you like the tone of the Fender 7250s, you might also want to try the GHS Bassics ML6000, 44-63-80-102. I'm currently test-driving them on my Yamaha 5-string and like them for their clean and crisp tone.

 

TI jazz rounds.

 

Top load the 7250ML instead string through body for better playable feel on your plucking hand.

 

I understand what you mean about the Fender 7250s. I actually like the sound of them once they've mellowed out a bit but I've never liked the stiff feel under the fingers.

My absolute favourite strings for my AmPro P-bass are the TI Superalloys. But it's not a very ROCK type of sound. I use this as my "mellow" P-sound. I personally think the strenght of the V-mod pickup is it's ability to stay clear and defined when the highs are rolled off a bit. I don't like the AmPro P-bass much for anything aggressive but I love it for smoother sounds.

The V-Mod pickup is rather mellow and relaxed in the mids for a P-bass pickup IMO. It's also has a low output compared to most P-style pickup so I would probably avoid any pure nickel strings unless you're ok with boosting your amp volum considerably.

The TI Superalloys aren't aggressive sounding AT ALL but they deliver a healthy output with the V-Mod. They're wonderfully balanced and probably the most articulate roundwound I've ever used. Tension feels slightly below average to me (they certainly feel a lot less stiff than the 7250s!!!). They're very smooth/warm sounding for a roundwound but not muddy at all. Very clear and defined. They don't have the extreme, bordering on muddy low mids that some other "warm" strings have. They're not lacking in that area at all, just better balanced IMO, which may feel a bit unusual at first if you're coming from the 7250s (which have very powerful low mids). Also, the Superalloys aren't clanky at all. That does not mean they are dark sounding strings. They have beautiful crisp highs, that STAY crisp forever! But they don't have the nasty clanky mids of strings like D'Addario XLs or the Fender 7250s (when they're new). Just a little hint of zing on top. The mids have a wonderful organic quality and just the right amount of presence to not get lost in the mix.

The Superalloys are very different from the 7250s so you won't really know if they're right for you until you're tried them. From your description it sounds like they may be perfect for you though. I personally think they're a really good match for the V-Mod if smooth and articulate is a priority. For anything aggressive I would look elsewhere (including the V-Mod!!).

EDIT: It might be worth mentioning that the Superalloys aren't long enough for through body on a standard long scale.

 

Based on my experience (and experiments) on my 2014 Am Std P, no noticeable difference between top-load and thru-body either in tone or playing feel.

 

I've use GHS Boomer M3045 for years and they sound and feel great to me... just my 1-1/2 cents

 

Dunlop super bright nickels.

 

DR Fat Beams!

 

If you like the tone and the overall playing feel of the Sunbeams, you might also like the DR Pure Blues (also round core). Nickel-Plated Steel vs. Nickel Alloy, the PBs seem to have more going on in the mids.

 

I’m also onboard with Sunbeams and the round core makes them a bit more flexible. Also like the tone on the 7250s and think the stock pickups react well to them. You’ll have to try the Thomastiks for yourself. Great strings, great feel, great price, you decide on the tone. They are likely the lowest tension too.

 

IME, and in the land of subjectivity and personal taste, Sadowsky Blue Labels have a good balance between overall stiffness and a supple feel - IOW, not too tight and not too loose. I’ve only tried them on Fender style instruments so the same results would apply to the OP’s bass.

 

Absolutely! And, they're fairly low on the tension side. If I ever go back to rounds, those will be the ones.

 

I’ve been liking shadowsky’s strings. Before that dean markley. Choosing strings can be tough, just gotta experiment.