Wal players - which strings ?

[kbuschmann]

What are the string preferences amongst you Wal players? What's the reason for liking what you like? Is that preference a generic one, or specific to the multi-coil? Is this too many questions for too small a crowd?

 

[Dugachug]

I know justin chancellor of tool uses a wal with ernie ball stainless steel hybrid slinky, and that he uses a .110 from the power slinky set(which means his E is nickel wound?) a waste of 3 strings if u ask me should make his own custom set.

 

[AndroWal]

I've always used stainless steel round wounds on my Wals. I've been through various brands and have settled on DR HiBeams. They feel great right out of the box. They are a bit more flexible which I like. They sound great for months....bright, big bottom, great mids, etc. And they don't chew-up the frets or the fretless fingerboards. Also, I've had good luck with them regarding the consistency of their quality. I can remember only having one set that seemed off a few years ago.

They are a great all-around string set for all types of music.

 

[BassBod]

Wal used to fit Rotosounds from the factory in the 80's but were using Picato nickel rounds in the 90's.

 

[WalWarrior]

On my Wals I use RotoSound Funkmaster .30-.90. Just like Geddy did.

 

[stoyo]

I like D'Addario EXL165's on all my basses. Wal or not. They sound freaking great! And seem to last some time.

 

[Spaldo]

On my Wals I use RotoSound Funkmaster .30-.90. Just like Geddy did.

eek! that's pretty light! how do they sound on a wal?

 

[Madelineid]

What are the string preferences amongst you Wal players? What's the reason for liking what you like? Is that preference a generic one, or specific to the multi-coil? Is this too many questions for too small a crowd?

I prefer nickel strings, they deliver a warmer tone, less bright with more mids. They are great for fingerstyle players, pick players and slap players alike, wanting a more vintage vibe.

 

[WalWarrior]

eek! that's pretty light! how do they sound on a wal?

Late response I know, they sound great. Geddy uses the same gauge on his red Wal MK2 - Check out RUSH albums, Power Windows, Roll the Bones, Hold your fire, Presto

 

[mmbongo]

Late response I know, they sound great. Geddy uses the same gauge on his red Wal MK2 - Check out RUSH albums, Power Windows, Roll the Bones, Hold your fire, Presto

That sound is in the top 3 bass sounds EVER.