Strings for Carvin SB5000?

[bigfellow]

Hello from Germany,

got my Carvin SB5000 yesterday and would like to ask the experienced SB5000 owner(s):

Which strings do you use for your SB5000? Would like to have have a warm, mid range Jazz Bass Sound. So far I guess there is something like 40 - 128 (Carvin) on it.

Additional tips concerning "sound control" are highly welcome!
So far my (4 string) basses had passive electronic "only" and now there a some more controls to use..

BIGFellow

 

[madbassplaya]

i am curious about this as well.

 

[DougD]

I don't have a Carvin, but I have used DR Marcus Millers on all my basses with great success. I just bought a set of Just Strings (their house brand) and they are good too. They are kind of a cross between the feel of the DR's and the tone of D'adario Pro Steels. But these are bright / aggressive strings. They mellow with age, but some wont like the brightness. If you want warmth, go with nickel strings. DR SunBeams would be a good place to start. Also you could try Fedora diamond series.
As for tone control. A little dab will do you. Make small adjustments until you find the tone that suits you. From what I've heard, the SB500 has a very versatile preamp, so it shouldn't be hard to find a tone you like. Watch the video series on Carvin's SB 4000 page. Invalid Link Removed. He does a great job of explaining the tones.
Oh and TB rules say you have to post pictures

 

[funkybass]

I use D'Addario xl's on mine and usually run it flat or I'll boost a little bass.