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Strings for music man copy

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Drop1

Mar 28, 2019
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I've ordered a MM clone and I know it's no music man, but I'd like to get close as possible.

I've been playing an ibanez sr for so long, and it just doesn't make this kind of sound.

I know the new clone ive ordered won't make a real mm sound either, but I figured I'd put this video out there and see what strings you guys think would get me the closest to what dans got going in the video here.

 
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I think a set of Dunlop Dual Dynamic Hybrid Nickels ("red box") or a set of GHS Bassics might get you there. Both sets of strings offer nickel warmth with steel bite (which is what I think that tone calls for).

Personally, I think the GHS Bassics stay crisper longer than the Dunlop Hybrid Nickels, but the Dunlops feel so much nicer (in terms of both texture and flexibility; the GHS Bassics are stiffer and rougher) and the Dunlops' broken-in tone (which may sound dead to some) would sound great with hot active pickups.

You know... I have Dunlop Hybrid Nickels on my passive bass and GHS Bassics on my active bass and think that they should be flip-flopped. My active bass would sound great with the Dunlops and my passive bass would rock with the Bassics.

A set of LaBella Rx steels might get you there too. Those strings have a pretty smooth texture and are surprisingly warm for steels. "Steel with a nickel feel" is how I describe them.

On the other hand, a set of Rotosound RS66 nickels might be worth a shot. I remember trying those on a Warwick I used to own many years ago, and those nickel strings held their sizzle for a long time. Kinga Glyk endorses those and her tone would be great on that song.

But again, this is me. Your touch and body chemistry might be different and the strings I like might not suit you. Don't be afraid to try a whole bunch of strings. After all, strings are the least expensive and least intrusive "mod" you can make to a bass that will drastically change its tone.

Good luck on your string search!
 
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Lance Bunyon said:
Why not try a set of stainless steel EBMM Slinky's?
And we're curious as to which clone you bought. Some can get close. And there are upgrades that can get you even closer.
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It's a harley benton. I don't expect it so sound anything like a MM other than the bit of tone that pickup position creates. I'm sure the pre is way off, though I have heard a few videos of then sounding sorta similar.
I only ordered it cause it's barely over $100.
 
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Drop1 said:
I've ordered a MM clone and I know it's no music man, but I'd like to get close as possible.

I've been playing an ibanez sr for so long, and it just doesn't make this kind of sound.

I know the new clone ive ordered won't make a real mm sound either, but I figured I'd put this video out there and see what strings you guys think would get me the closest to what dans got going in the video here.

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I found DR Stainless Lo-Riders were the best on my EBMM Stingray and Sterling Ray 4's.
 
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On my Sterling SUB Ray 5 the best one’s I’ve found for it are EB Slinky’s (Nickel) with D’Addario Nickels a close second. It’s currently got DR Sunbeams on it (as a trial), sound and feel nice but I’m unsure on the tension.
 
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EB Cobalt Flats are popular with Stingray users[ brighter Flat] and the Galli recommended above always sounded great on demo's I heard if looking for that Motownish/ Old Vintage tone exclusively [less Modern Stingray more Bernard Edwards]

Also Slinky NPS sound excellent as do many other NPS or SS; It is very personal check out Demo's of Stingrays with different type Strings and see what you lean to.
 

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