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Warmest, acoustic organic round wound string recommendations

Discussion in 'Strings [BG]' started by jibreel, Jun 30, 2008.

  1. Jun 30, 2008 #1
    jibreel

    jibreel

    Apr 12, 2005
    Seattle
    I have four piezo only basses. I use TI Acousticore, LaBella Black Nylon wound and TI Flats.

    I have purchased a GWB35 with a mag pickup. I am excited about having a mag pickup bass but still want that fat warm acoustic sound. The bass is coming with D'addario XL nickels which may be to metallic or bright for me.

    I am wanting to stay with rounds or maybe half rounds for the mwah factor. Any suggestions for round wound or half rounds that would fit would be appreciated.

    Thanks
     
  2. Jul 2, 2008 #2
    fretlessguy

    fretlessguy

    May 17, 2008
    Hopefield, AR.
    I think TI flats wouild still do the trick, if you like them, but if you want a warmer sounding round you may want to try Fenders tapewound strings (not the silly nylonfilment ones). They are not for body through stringing, however.
    Another possibility is using either D'Addario half rounds or GHS Brite flats, which will still give you somewhat of a mwah factor.
    Doug
     
  3. Jul 2, 2008 #3
    jibreel

    jibreel

    Apr 12, 2005
    Seattle
    Thanks Doug.
    So many choices ....
     
  4. Jul 8, 2008 #4
    Lokire

    Lokire

    Aug 21, 2003
    Seattle, Washington
    If you can stand the low-tension, then TI Jazz Rounds are the warmest, most organic roundwounds out there, imo. They're the perfect companion to the Acousticores too. If you love the acousticores, then you'll love the Jazz Rounds too :smug:
     
  5. Jul 8, 2008 #5
    Davo-London

    Davo-London

    Sep 17, 2007
    London, England
    I wonder whether the Acousticores will work with magnetic PU?

    Are we talking about Rob Allen or Turner/Renaissance basses?

    Davo
     
  6. Jul 9, 2008 #6
    Lokire

    Lokire

    Aug 21, 2003
    Seattle, Washington
    No, they don't work with magnetic pickups. Just piezos.