Strings for Yamaha BB714 BS ....?

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I live in Canada, so shipping cost is always of concern. I've found Strings By Mail (based in the US) is one of the best dealers for me to order strings from for being "reasonable" in terms of overall cost.

I would suggest you get in touch with Matt there at [email protected] and inquire about the cost of ordering from them. They do ship internationally, but it's a question of what cost where you are.

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I sent an email to Matt today...

 

[trothwell]

If you can't end up getting the GHS Pressurewounds, you might also consider the Thomastik PowerBass. I tried those years ago, expecting something vibrant and lively, like fresh Rotosound 66, but they got very mellow very fast.

 

[J Wilson]

Yeah, I hate that 'zing dong' tone myself . . .

 

[Pier_]

I even read on TalkBass that someone's hands and fingers were damaged by Round Thomastik...

what the...?! I've never red about this thing.

I've used them years ago on different basses (here in Europe they were/are cheaper), both long and short scale, and loved them in that period, because I was in love with soft and low tension strings.

the "last", but because they are not born "bright", I can describe them as what a flatwound would be if it was roundwound.

they have all the "roundwound" characteristics, with more sustain and harmonics, but sounding mellower and more pronounced on the mids. they tend to "dry" the bass.

 

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Hmmm... Maybe one of the bassists knows Ken Smith strings? It might be worth trying the set

Rock Master?

I wonder how, apart from playability, the durability of strings from this gentleman...

I have the opportunity to buy in Poland...
For now, this is the set, which means I would discard 2 strings (but I will ask if there are 4 packs of strings on sale...)

Please help

 

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what the...?! I've never red about this thing.

I've used them years ago on different basses (here in Europe they were/are cheaper), both long and short scale, and loved them in that period, because I was in love with soft and low tension strings.

the "last", but because they are not born "bright", I can describe them as what a flatwound would be if it was roundwound.

they have all the "roundwound" characteristics, with more sustain and harmonics, but sounding mellower and more pronounced on the mids. they tend to "dry" the bass.

Yes, someone from TalkBass wrote it. It's easy to find.... As for the round Thomastik, I'll take it into consideration as well... Thanks, buddy!

 

[michael_t]

Hmmm... Maybe one of the bassists knows Ken Smith strings? It might be worth trying the set...

Glad you mentioned Ken Smith... Ken Smith strings are made by GHS. The Compressors are basically the same string as the GHS Pressurewound, being Alloy 52 "rollerwound". I do use the 40-58-80-102 set on one of my basses and like them a lot.

 

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Glad you mentioned Ken Smith... Ken Smith strings are made by GHS. The Compressors are basically the same string as the GHS Pressurewound, being Alloy 52 "rollerwound". I do use the 40-58-80-102 set on one of my basses and like them a lot.

But you're fast!

Since I generally use 40-100, could you give me the exact sets that I could successfully use? As I understand it, the slight difference of your 40-58-80-102 would also be suitable for me?

If you have photos of Ken Smith sets that you recommend, please send them!

 

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what the...?! I've never red about this thing.

I've used them years ago on different basses (here in Europe they were/are cheaper), both long and short scale, and loved them in that period, because I was in love with soft and low tension strings.

the "last", but because they are not born "bright", I can describe them as what a flatwound would be if it was roundwound.

they have all the "roundwound" characteristics, with more sustain and harmonics, but sounding mellower and more pronounced on the mids. they tend to "dry" the bass.

Drying means fast....dead?

 

[michael_t]

Since I generally use 40-100, could you give me the exact sets that I could successfully use? As I understand it, the slight difference of your 40-58-80-102 would also be suitable for me?

If you have photos of Ken Smith sets that you recommend, please send them!

I've chosen the specific set for the Compressors because it has exactly the same gauges as the GHS Super Steels (40-58-80-102) and GHS Bassics (40-58-80-102), which I use on other basses. I would say they're ever so slightly stiffer in feel than a typical 40-100 set of hex-core rounds.

They do come in a lighter set, 40-58-76-96.

Specialty Strings - Ken Smith Basses

www.kensmithbasses.com

 

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I've chosen the specific set for the Compressors because it has exactly the same gauges as the GHS Super Steels (40-58-80-102) and GHS Bassics (40-58-80-102), which I use on other basses. I would say they're ever so slightly stiffer in feel than a typical 40-100 set of hex-core rounds.

They do come in a lighter set, 40-58-76-96.

Specialty Strings - Ken Smith Basses

www.kensmithbasses.com

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Let the devil kick it...

Damn it... The guy only has one set and he won't have any more... If I like them, there will be a problem with availability and shipping prices from the USA are higher than the price of the strings....

So many offers from you and you can't buy anything in this country... Oh my... I'm angry...

 

[Pier_]

Drying means fast....dead?

no, it means that they don't have much bass frequencies, and are more pronounced on the mids, so the sound is "dryer" and centered.

they are not bright and bassy strings.

 

[Bassinthemudd]

I like TI Flats and GHS Pressurewound strings. I also like these:

Slinky Cobalt Flatwound 4&5 Electric Bass Strings

Ernie Ball Slinky Cobalt Flatwound Bass Strings combine the smooth feel of traditional flats and the power of Cobalt. Featuring a SuperBright Cobalt ribbon wrap, Cobalt underwraps and optimal hex-core to wrap ratio, the new Flatwound Bass strings are the first flat that actually feels like a...

www.ernieball.com

 

[michael_t]

Let the devil kick it...

Damn it... The guy only has one set and he won't have any more... If I like them, there will be a problem with availability and shipping prices from the USA are higher than the price of the strings....

So many offers from you and you can't buy anything in this country... Oh my... I'm angry...

Your other alternative, as suggested above, would be the Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats (aka Slinky Flatwound). They're the most roundwound-like in their tonal character of all flats, and not the stiffest, either. I don't use them myself, but they do get good reviews among those who do.

 

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I like TI Flats and GHS Pressurewound strings. I also like these:

Slinky Cobalt Flatwound 4&5 Electric Bass Strings

Ernie Ball Slinky Cobalt Flatwound Bass Strings combine the smooth feel of traditional flats and the power of Cobalt. Featuring a SuperBright Cobalt ribbon wrap, Cobalt underwraps and optimal hex-core to wrap ratio, the new Flatwound Bass strings are the first flat that actually feels like a...

www.ernieball.com

Your other alternative, as suggested above, would be the Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats (aka Slinky Flatwound). They're the most roundwound-like in their tonal character of all flats, and not the stiffest, either. I don't use them myself, but they do get good reviews among those who do.

Well, I guess... this time...
I'll end up with Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats (aka Slinky Flatwound)... I don't have time to wait any longer, I want new strings before Xmas...

Thank you to all of you involved in helping me choose strings! I'll get back to you with my assessment once the new strings are in hand!

 

[Bassinthemudd]

Well, I guess... this time...
I'll end up with Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats (aka Slinky Flatwound)... I don't have time to wait any longer, I want new strings before Xmas...

Thank you to all of you involved in helping me choose strings! I'll get back to you with my assessment once the new strings are in hand!

If you haven't purchased yet, I'd recommend the 40-95. They will be closer than the heavier sets in feel to the TIs.

 

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If you haven't purchased yet, I'd recommend the 40-95. They will be closer than the heavier sets in feel to the TIs.

I'm not fond of the guitar... I like strong articulation and feeling the strings with my fingers/I don't play with a pick... so I'm afraid of the 40-60-70-95 ones... I'll check the ones in my photo, but I'll try your suggestion someday. ..