They are a bit tough to find, but they are in stock with Alembic. I buy strings by the case, which allows me to go long periods between purchases.
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What is your favorite all-around string, and why?
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DR Fat Beams I haven’t found a bass I don’t like them on and I have them on every bass that isn’t short scale or double ball end, with one exception for flats which are chromes! Even the Rickenbacker. I don’t know exactly what it is that I love about them to put my finger on one thing, they feel perfect for me. They also seem to play to whatever the basses strengths are if it’s a darker sounding bass, less muddy or clanky sounding bass, less shrill. I guess accentuates the lows and highs with losing definition and still has good midrange all while retaining what that specific bass has to over tone wise . I find it funny they were Marcus Millers signature strings because I play in another world than he does, they are great for anything though
Fender Flats and Chromes, simple, cheap and do what I want them to do...
I came here to post literally the exact same thing.
Ghs pressurewound is what i feel like can be easily slipped into any genre.
Since I have seen my fair share of threads where the OP asks a question then vanishes into thin air, just wanted to check back in and thank everyone for contributing. I had fun reading through all your posts - many I had tried and a few brands I was not aware of that I’ll have to try sometime.
I keep wanting to try them, but I chicken out every time I'm about to pull the trigger.
DR Sunbeams. I used them on cover bands with many, many styles, and had all bases covered with my JBass string with Sunbeams. Enough snap and snarl if you boost highs and dig in, enough thump when you want to go for a round tone.
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Elixir nano nickels. Because I haven't found anything better. But, I keep searchinSince a lot of string threads tend to turn into folks sharing their favorites, I thought I would start a thread where that is the express purpose of the thread. That, and I know with COVID that some of you have mentioned you have tried some new stuff in your off time, and so perhaps your preferences have changed. Also, I realize this has been done before, but I haven't seen it recently so just thought I would start it again.
For the most part, my favorite all-arounder has been Daddario nickel XLs. They are not necessarily the best at everything, but for me, they have been adequate for most things, are very consistent and tend to wear well. Given that, though, I am currently back with some flats and trying the GHS Precisions, the 95's. What about you, what is your favorite all arounder? If it is more than one, that's cool too - please, if you could, briefly share why. Thanks for indulging me on a slow day.
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DR SUNBEAMS. They play great, they sound great for any style. Broken in, they get very warm but still retain snap when you need it.Since a lot of string threads tend to turn into folks sharing their favorites, I thought I would start a thread where that is the express purpose of the thread. That, and I know with COVID that some of you have mentioned you have tried some new stuff in your off time, and so perhaps your preferences have changed. Also, I realize this has been done before, but I haven't seen it recently so just thought I would start it again.
For the most part, my favorite all-arounder has been Daddario nickel XLs. They are not necessarily the best at everything, but for me, they have been adequate for most things, are very consistent and tend to wear well. Given that, though, I am currently back with some flats and trying the GHS Precisions, the 95's. What about you, what is your favorite all arounder? If it is more than one, that's cool too - please, if you could, briefly share why. Thanks for indulging me on a slow day.
For flats, Labella low tension flexible flats.
TI Jazz Flats. Love the tension and the feel. The sound varies from bass to bass, but always silky.
But it's the feel yo.
But it's the feel yo.
Cobalt Flats have been my go-to for about 2 years now. My band tunes down half a step to accommodate the songs we perform, so they're pretty rubbery tension-wise on my Player Series Jazz 5, but just about perfect on my Warwick Streamer. Lotta people here praising them so I grabbed a set and fell in love.
I am tempted to try the TI Jazz Flats too, but man are they pricey. I wish it were possible for strings to perpetually keep that brand new "zing" to the tone, though.
I am tempted to try the TI Jazz Flats too, but man are they pricey. I wish it were possible for strings to perpetually keep that brand new "zing" to the tone, though.
Rotosound RS77LE. Great tension, nice and thick, stand up to my abuse, and awesome sound that works in nearly every setting. Have been using them for over 30 years.
DR high beams. Always used them, always go back to them. I just feel comfortable on them.
