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In the meanwhile I bought another Pbass, a 2017 Am. Prof with V-Mod pickup for funk and modern stuff and strung the older Am. Std. Pbass with DR Legend flats for dub-reggae. The new Pbass I've strung with D'Addario Pro Steels 45105 and really like the dry but full tone as a result of the string-pickup combination. I do like the Pro Steels, they're low tension, flexible, crunchy, and affordable. After they mellow out after some days playing they have a nice funk to them and looks like they'll stay like that for a while. However I've also purchased a set of 7250M just to have them ready for the next string change, whenever that happens.
PS. I can imagine the Pro Steels would work well on a Jbass.
Didn't read the whole thread...
Just got an American Ultra Jazz that according to the specs page comes with 7250m's. Thing is, it has all gold ball ends. I ordered a "spare" set from Amazon using the spec sheet part number and they have colored ball ends. The Ultra is top load only and I would like the all gold ends or at least not a rainbow. Any ideas what to order? I love the stock string tone but would like to have some spares for when it's time to change them.
Just got an American Ultra Jazz that according to the specs page comes with 7250m's. Thing is, it has all gold ball ends. I ordered a "spare" set from Amazon using the spec sheet part number and they have colored ball ends. The Ultra is top load only and I would like the all gold ends or at least not a rainbow. Any ideas what to order? I love the stock string tone but would like to have some spares for when it's time to change them.
I really love the 7250m strings. I have DR Sunbeams on one of my basses and they play better for normal speed songs as I find there is less tension on the E string and it plays very well. I don't like the Sunbeams for fast metal songs as the E string feels floppy and the 7250 strings rock as the E string has more tension and precision for speed in my opinion.
I thought I read somewhere on TB that the plain ball end sets come from lots that were/are just used by Fender for stringing up basses after they're built - not available retail/off the shelf/over the counter?
I just bought a brand new Geddy Lee Signature Jazz Bass (USA), which Fender spec sheet says, 7250ML strings.
They were silky-smooth, shiny, very bright and did the angry-piano thing. But the A-string went dead in short order. When I pulled it off, the string was stiff from the bridge to about halfway down the neck. Never saw that before. Also, I measured, and the A-string was 0.085 rather than the 0.080 stated. The rest were 45-100 gauges.
Replaced with Rotosound RS66LD, stainless 45-100. Curiously, I found the Roto strings to be warmer than the factory string set. The stainless feels rougher or stickier than the nickel plated Fender strings.
Also, I compared Fender's factory strings under a microscope to D'addario XL170 45-100. They are both hex-core, plated strings, but they're not wound the same, which means they're likely made on different machinery. Could be sourced from D'addario, from a different production line. Two of the factory-installed strings had brass ball-ends, two had black ball ends, and they subbed an 085 instead of the 080.
Honestly, kind of liked the factory set (presumed 7250ML), but the local shop didn't have any 7250ML gauge sets on the shelf and I haven't settled on what strings I want on this new bass.
They were silky-smooth, shiny, very bright and did the angry-piano thing. But the A-string went dead in short order. When I pulled it off, the string was stiff from the bridge to about halfway down the neck. Never saw that before. Also, I measured, and the A-string was 0.085 rather than the 0.080 stated. The rest were 45-100 gauges.
Replaced with Rotosound RS66LD, stainless 45-100. Curiously, I found the Roto strings to be warmer than the factory string set. The stainless feels rougher or stickier than the nickel plated Fender strings.
Also, I compared Fender's factory strings under a microscope to D'addario XL170 45-100. They are both hex-core, plated strings, but they're not wound the same, which means they're likely made on different machinery. Could be sourced from D'addario, from a different production line. Two of the factory-installed strings had brass ball-ends, two had black ball ends, and they subbed an 085 instead of the 080.
Honestly, kind of liked the factory set (presumed 7250ML), but the local shop didn't have any 7250ML gauge sets on the shelf and I haven't settled on what strings I want on this new bass.
Fender strings are in fact made by D'Addario, but to Fender's own specs. That's why they don't look or sound identical.
sorry for thread dredge but it's good that someone else got a fender bass with mismatched ball ends. Mine came on a player Jaguar bass and the e and a strings are brass and d and g strings black ball ends. Annoys my cdo (ocd in alphabetical order) but I can't see em when playing. No idea if string Guate is right or not. I usually use Dunlop something or others but can't find the pack I have so these will stay on for a bit. They aren't too bad.
Yes man, yes!
Finally!
Just the kind of strings I've always been looking for!
Sounds amazing!
Ever thought about getting into marketing?
If you got the choice, why not be a real man and chose the strings that rips up your fingertips to shreds?
Hard to argue with that.
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Soon I'll have a Squier Matt Freeman P fitted with a Dimarzio Model P. Instead of playing it safe with a set of strings I already know, trying a set of 45-105 nickel plated rounds that are new to me seems more fun.
This seems like the best possible thread to get encouragement for starting with a set of 7250m, right?
I already know the Daddario Nickels and GHS Boomers in these gauges, so if you want reference either of those in your approval for my plans, that would be great, thanks
It'll be for playing rock, sometimes with a pick, sometimes not.
This seems like the best possible thread to get encouragement for starting with a set of 7250m, right?
I already know the Daddario Nickels and GHS Boomers in these gauges, so if you want reference either of those in your approval for my plans, that would be great, thanks
It'll be for playing rock, sometimes with a pick, sometimes not.
Soon I'll have a Squier Matt Freeman P fitted with a Dimarzio Model P. Instead of playing it safe with a set of strings I already know, trying a set of 45-105 nickel plated rounds that are new to me seems more fun.
This seems like the best possible thread to get encouragement for starting with a set of 7250m, right?
I already know the Daddario Nickels and GHS Boomers in these gauges, so if you want reference either of those in your approval for my plans, that would be great, thanks
While you're trying the 7250M, you might also want to give the GHS Bassics a shot as well for comparison.
The Bassics are brighter than the Boomers with a clear, crisp top end and less of the low-mid grind, but they're not quite as zingy as the D'A.
The Bassics use a hybrid construction, where only the outer cover is NPS with all stainless steel inner layers. They're also not quite as stiff as the Boomers due to the slightly smaller core diameter. I've tried both the Boomers and the Bassics on my Yamaha and find them quite different in their tonal character.
BOOOOO!!!
What I'm trying to say is the Bassics are closer to the Fender and the D'A both in tension and stiffness.
I'm (slightly) joking, I know all these companies' strings are up at the level I like. In the UK, it's difficult to find a reputable company selling Bassics at a reasonable price. But I can see that they would be a good option for what I'm wanting from this instrument, thank you
Here, the Fender are the cheapest (£16) then Rotosound Nickel Swing Bass (£19) then Dunlop (£21) then Daddario, Boomers and Ernie Ball (all £23)
You can see why the Fender caught my eye
(especially as I am a bit of a fresh string addict)
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FWIW, I spec'd out all the current Fender strings. The spec's are all unique to Fender.
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That's great. Fender has quite the following on these and also the flat wounds. The flats were the toughest to spec out.
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we had to redesign the whole manufacturing process to duplicate what we made on the older machines. It had to be reengineered. Also, wrapping a round wire on a hex core is a lot easier to get consistent.
