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Strings for less growl

Discussion in 'Strings [BG]' started by jdtrbn, Jul 31, 2009.

  1. Jul 31, 2009 #1
    jdtrbn

    jdtrbn

    May 11, 2009
    Hi,

    At the moment I'm using 40-120 DR Lo-riders on my 5-string. I'm looking for ways to get a smooth tone and was wondering what kind of strings I should try (obviously the basic sound of my bass plays a role). I was thinking about nickel-plated heavy-gauge strings. I'm not sure if I'd be ok with the "flapping" sound of flats, although I've never played those. So, any suggestions?
     
  2. Aug 1, 2009 #2
    classic57

    classic57

    Jul 14, 2009
    Plymouth, MA
    Try some half-round, groundwound, pressurewound, etc. They're in between rounds and flats, soundwise.
     
  3. Aug 1, 2009 #3
    scrunks11

    scrunks11

    Aug 1, 2009
    i think you should try flat wounds (acoustic strings)