What strings do you use on your precision bass?

[Ric5]

 

[secondbestcody]

I used to use Ernie Ball slinky's but recently started using some DR Black Beauties and I'm liking them a lot so far.

 

[tallboybass]

Flats - LaBella 760FX SuperLights

Rounds - Nothing so far has seemed right.

 

[gjohnson441496]

I have 5 basses. My favorite P Bass string are the TI Rounds. The mids and low mids just sing and can cut through or if you roll off the tone sit in the mix beautifully. My other 4 basses include LaBella flats, TI flats, EB Cobalt flats and Fender rounds. But, my go to sound comes from my P with the TI rounds.

Ok, I've talked myself into ordering another set.

TI rounds are super. I use them on one of mine and love the feel and sound. I too, use the EB Cobalt flats and really dig them. How does the EB Cobalt flats compare to the TI flats and the LaBella flats?

 

[geowis]

TI rounds are super. I use them on one of mine and love the feel and sound. I too, use the EB Cobalt flats and really dig them. How does the EB Cobalt flats compare to the TI flats and the LaBella flats?

The Cobalt Flats come out of the package sounding like rounds but mellow after a few weeks of use, landing in the brightest flats area. I also find they're easier to get a growl out of.

 

[gjohnson441496]

The Cobalt Flats come out of the package sounding like rounds but mellow after a few weeks of use, landing in the brightest flats area. I also find they're easier to get a growl out of.

Thanks. I think I'll stick with them. I like them a lot but haven't tried the other brands and was curious.

 

[Davem74]

Any one have experience with Ernie Ball hybrid slinky's, and DR sunbeams or DR black beauties, and how they compare?

I used Hybrid Slinky nickel strings on my Music Man (StingRay 4HH) in a desperate attempt to cut the treble and clank a bit. (Normally I use Rotosound Swing Bass, but they were just too much on the EBMM.) I liked the Hybrid Slinkys a lot, though I still ended up selling the Ray.

 

[trothwell]

All of the above?

Nearly every string I have tried on my Precision bass I have liked. Great sound. The hard part is picking just one!

 

[GIBrat51]

It has Fender 9050Ls on it at the moment. It will have GHS Precision Flats on it very soon, though...

 

[michael_t]

As I read through this thread, there is only one thought on my mind...

I don't care if my wife kicks me out of the house, I need to have a few more P basses!

 

[MasterMonkeyMan]

La Bella Gold Flats. Very smooth, very punchy, very cool looking. I know it's a P/J (Wilkins) but it is a pure P when the toggle switch is up!

 

[Pops OB]

La Bella Gold Flats. Very smooth, very punchy, very cool looking. I know it's a P/J (Wilkins) but it is a pure P when the toggle switch is up!View attachment 1104216

You say that like there's something wrong with a P/J!

 

[MasterMonkeyMan]

Oh no, not at all. I love it. Just that the title of this thread refers to "precision bass".

 

[Jefff]

I have TIs on two other basses. Great strings, but like anything suited for different things than my cheapie GHS. Tell us about this tone pot!

My tone pot is both musical and useable wherever I set it. It is remarkable in that the tiniest movement causes a noticeable change. I have played...100? basses easy and I have never seen one so sensitive.

If I ever see this bass I have a friend who wants to buy...the tone pot. He'll toss in a replacement.

 

[Tanner5382]

Recently threw some Hybrid Slinkys on my P bass and I'm very satisfied.

 

[michael_t]

Currently GHS Pressurewound ML7200 (44-58-80-102), but seriously considering trying some rounds for a change - maybe the Boomers.

Just an update to my earlier post...

I've just ordered a set of GHS Boomers (custom set, 45-60-80-105) to try out when the Pressurewounds on my P are ready for retirement.

 

[jamro217]

I think they're light guage Fender rounds on the '68 burst/rosewood/tort. Put them on when I got the bass back in 1980. The '76 Natural/maple/black (now tort) has some light guage rounds that I got on sale at the music store when I bought that bass back in '78. The '83 CAR/maple/pearl needs a new set. I've got Ernie Ball Slinkies and GHS Boomers. Not sure which to use. Sorry to be long winded, but you asked.

 

[Gnal]

Flats - LaBella 760FL

Rounds - no preference yet, I think I've got Dunlop super brights right now.

 

[Mike N]

I've got more than one P.....

Two with D'Addario Slowwounds (rounds).
One with Fender 9050 flats.
One with TI flats.

 

[kodiakblair]

Mainly TI jazz flats,have La Bellas on one but prefer the TI's.