Warwick thumb, nickel or steel strings?

[5stringtarbendr]

I recently bought a Warwick thumb BO 5string, and I love it. But it seems to prefer steel strings, I mean in my opinion it sounds way better with steel strings. I used to play DR steel strings but switched to nickel a couple years ago and grown to really love them (mostly because the feel). Is there any way around this, or do I just learn to play steels that seem like they just stick to my fingers again? Has anyone else had this dilemma?

 

[darkstorm]

Try DR sunbeams or neons. Very nice nickel strings with sound qaulity equal to my fave steel strings (rotosound swing66). You might also try Ernie Ball & GHS nickel strings. Never been a fan of daddario strings myself tone wise, so my fave nickels may not be the sound your after.

 

[Bassplayer1101]

I play a Warwick Corvette 5 string, I use Rotosound RS665LD Roundwound 5-String Bass Strings and they sound great. Gauges 45-65-80-105-130. Stainless steel roundwounds

 

[Rockmusician]

You stated that it sounds better with steel strings and that's what you used to play so you should probably go with steel. I use steel on all my basses. If find them to be brighter and cut through the mix better.

 

[5stringtarbendr]

Right on guys I'll give the Roto's a try. Iv'e never tried em before. Then I'll check out the sun beams and neons. Thanx.