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strings that can take a beating

Discussion in 'Strings [BG]' started by sir juice, Dec 11, 2007.

  1. Dec 11, 2007 #1
    sir juice

    sir juice

    Sep 11, 2006
    London, England
    i generally play by the bridge, and the tension is just perfect. But when I "rock out" a little more, and don't have to play too fast, I get close to the neck and really attack (kinda like Entwistle). On fretted this was fine, but now on fretless all I get is clack. What strings can maintain a reasonably aggressive sound (kinda like light gauge strings) but with enough tension to leave the fingerboard alone
     
  2. Dec 11, 2007 #2
    Rawkabilly

    Rawkabilly

    May 4, 2007
    Central IL
    Of all the strings I've tried, I'd say DR Lo-Riders.
     
  3. Dec 12, 2007 #3
    sir juice

    sir juice

    Sep 11, 2006
    London, England
    Is it the same with lo-rider nickels, they'd destroy my fingerboard less
     
  4. Dec 12, 2007 #4
    Rawkabilly

    Rawkabilly

    May 4, 2007
    Central IL
    I use stainless, but the nickels are great strings too. They're a little less bright, smoother feeling, and only have a bit less tension. I'm not a fretless player, but I'd imagine they'd work great for that application. Honestly, the SS Lo-Riders feel pretty smooth to me, especially compared to Rotound SwingBass strings.
    I hate to cop out, but you really need to buy a few different sets and just see what works best for you. What constitutes "good strings" really depends on who you ask. It's so subjective. There are guys who post on TalkBass whom I really respect who have completely different opinions on strings than I do.

    Rock on. :bassist:
     
  5. Dec 12, 2007 #5
    sir juice

    sir juice

    Sep 11, 2006
    London, England
    a friend of mine uses the steel 'riders on a fretted, and I love the deep tone you can get with some higher gauge ones, so I'll definately give the nickel a try
     
  6. Dec 13, 2007 #6
    Rawkabilly

    Rawkabilly

    May 4, 2007
    Central IL
    Cool. I hope they work out for ya.