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Strings with GROWL

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battlewagon

Aug 29, 2006
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#1
I was wondering if anyone here could help. I am about to hit the studio with a Fender Frank Bello bass, and I like to string through the body. I want to throw on a fresh set of strings before I head in though. And I want to have a nice growl on my sound. A natural one, I don't like to use effects. I know that attack and EQ are factors in this as well, but, I was wondering if anyone had a suggestion on a good brand of string to use. New strings usually have that sound I am looking for, but I want something a little more consistent than that. Something that will help maintain a nice, growly sound. Any ideas?

Examples of the type of tone I am looking for; Anthrax - Persistance of Time / Among the Living, Exodus - The past two CD's they put out, Testament

Oh and I play with my fingers, I don't know how to play with a pic, haha
 
#2
Dean Markley Blue Steels. They are so crisp and growly all at once. They do need to be broken in for a day or so on your bass but no need to go crazy. I love these strings and keep going back to them everytime I try something else.

I prefer the medium guage. The mids and growl are all there. Give em a try.
 
#3
Crabby said:
Dean Markley Blue Steels. They are so crisp and growly all at once. They do need to be broken in for a day or so on your bass but no need to go crazy. I love these strings and keep going back to them everytime I try something else.

I prefer the medium guage. The mids and growl are all there. Give em a try.
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i picked up a set of blue steels and i really like them a lot!

i'm used to medium gage, but i dropped down to light and although they are a bit easier to play, i feel they lack the tone provided by slightly heavier strings.

looks like i'm going back to medium!
 
#7
I/ve never broken a bass string of any kind and I pluck pretty hard. Could be an issue with your bridge. I'm sure a bad string gets into a pack every once in awhile too. Other than that, never had any string breaking issues.
 
#9
thanks guys! Seems like the blue steels are pretty renowned here so I will check them out! On my way to the dreaded guitar center tonight.

Oh and yes, I have tried Rotos and Low Riders and I did in fact like them both. But thanks for the suggestions, I am gonna check them all out!
 

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