What are your favorite strings and why

TI Flats (JF324) on a short scale is the closest I've come to perfection in nearly 40 years. I hated them on any Jazz or Precision I've owned.

Chromes for long scale all the way. The balance of tone and tension is just right for me.

If your fingers (and your frets) can handle it, Rotosound RS 66 rounds are the epitome of piano-like tone.

 

Labella Flats for life.

For rounds, lately I've been digging DR SS LoRiders but I'd sure love to try the nickel version... I just can't seem to find it anywhere locally.

DR strings are closer wound than other rounds, so maybe their SS strings would be alright for your fingers? If not, there's still a ton of great reviews for their nickel ones. Another string that I used recently is the Warwick Red label Nickel strings. They're surprisingly good strings and can be had for pretty darn cheap!

 

D'Addario strings. Roundwound and either Prosteels or Flex Steels. They sound great, are long lasting and are competitively priced.

 

I've gravitated towards flats and the Chromes are my favorite so far. I've got a new set of TI flats I'll try shortly.

 

Check out the DR Pure Blues. I've got a set on my P and they're exactly what I was looking for.

 

Stainless steel Elixirs, 'cause I like the bright sound of new rounds and they stay bright for frickin' ages.

That makes 'em good for my wallet and I only have to change strings once every year to year and a half instead of every month.

 

They're soft on the hand. Not sure why someone would say they lack mids. They sound like rounds to me but without the pick sound I didn't like from steels. You can get a pretty good deal on them from bassstringsonline if you register as a TB member.

 

Still love my Sunbeams. I've branched out and tried a few others since I first found them, but I keep coming back to the Sunbeams. The smooth and supple feel helps my speed and articulation, and the tone is the perfect blend of warmth with just enough punch. I do like the Super Brights B and C string, though.

 

Really depends on the bass/pickups. First, I like flats. Second, I play TI, D'addario, and La Bella.

 

Dr ddt, they just sound and feel amazing.

I like chromes as well

 

Sadowsky Black Label Flats.

Silky smooth, low noise, nice fat tone

 

Labella flats, because they are silky smooth and have da thump!

 

I used to think RS66s were the epitome of pianolike tone.
Then I tried Kaliums.
SS or nickel.

For flats, I use LaBellas.

 

For an affordable all around flat I like the Fender flats
For Rays I had a real thing for Roto 77s...just can't get them here..

For rounds I always liked Sunbeams...but wanted a heavier gauge...they seem to have them now via BSO..must try 'em

On (BSO)/Jason's(@SLaPiNFuNK ) suggestion, I tried the Fodera rounds...they were terrific...haven't played them in a couple years..I would guess they are still the same.

 

Currently using Round Wounds not my favorite, yet I understand there attraction. Tried flats once the ones with the lion on the package they took a month to settle down. Soon going back to Tape Wounds probably Labella's, probably not Fenders.

 

Dunlop Super Brights. They're cheap and the lack of tension lets me freakin fly.

 

As of lately
Flats: TI with a close second being La Bella's: Great tone and the sound I want for recording
Rounds: DR Sunbeams: smooth feel, great tone and perfect tension for me

 

I can't hear the very subtle differences, so I'll quote Paul McCartney:

long shiny ones