I have a player 2 Jazz bass and a player 2 Precision bass. I just bought 2 sets of strings. DR Hi-beams and Rotosound 66s. I'm having a hard time deciding which bass to put which strings on. Any opinions?
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Which for which
- Thread starter Froski
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Would you like the idea of the tonal character of the string "enhancing and reinforcing" the natural character of the bass? Or, would you rather that the string would "compensate" for what may be lacking in the natural character of the bass?
P = mid-forward, J = scooped.
Roto = mid-forward, Hi Beams = scooped.
P/Roto & J/HB = "reinforce".
P/HB & J/Roto = "compensate".
P = mid-forward, J = scooped.
Roto = mid-forward, Hi Beams = scooped.
P/Roto & J/HB = "reinforce".
P/HB & J/Roto = "compensate".
buldog5151bass
Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.
I'm leaning towards the Rotos on the Jazz for more of a mid boost so I can hear myself better in the mix. The P sits perfectly in the mix but it still has the original Fender strings on it that came on it (which I really like the sound of)
I tried La Bella LTFs on the P but didn't like it, at least on my particular P bass. I had them on a Sire P5 and they really worked on that bass
I haven't tried those ... I'd try the LaBella 760FL which I'd highly recommend for P-bass. That and I'd look to upgrade to a Custom Shop 62 P-bass or Lollar pickups. If you don't like the sound of that combination on a P-bass..... then I'd say its your speakers that need replacing. hahahaha
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I think I need a second Jazz bass for flats. I like to play a lot of Rocksteady and Reggae
Both Basses have the same headstock winding and tuner peg detail. Install. Whatever strings on whatever bass, play for an hour or so. Then take the strings off each bass and restring with the other strings. Take an hour or so. You may come to conclusions based on YOUR experiences and preferences that way. I think you are bound to learn something and have some preference if this is the level of detail and query you're getting into, so YOU be the judge. Let us know YOUR findings.
Try a set of DR LoRiders next go-around. They have a longer life the either of those two.
As for which on which, for me it wouldn’t matter much other than the Rotos prime sound out of the bag is comparatively short lived. Tonally in a band there isn’t too much difference on stage and zero different in the audience.
I too really like my original Fender strings on my 2025 Fender Player II Precision
Your Fender Player II Precision Bass (P-Bass) comes stock with Fender USA 7250M nickel-plated steel strings, specifically in the medium gauge of .045–.105, known for providing a classic punchy tone suitable for rock, blues, and various styles, as noted in Fender's guides and retailer specs.
I have RotoSound RS66LF Swing Bass 66 Stainless Steel Bass Guitar Strings (45 65 85 105) on my 2018 Fender Limited Edition American Professional Jazz Bass
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I would keep the 7250m’s on the P. But I’m biased as they are my favorite strings. If you like the tension of the Fenders the DR’s will not be as taut feeling since they are roundcore.
If it were me I’d leave the Fenders on the P and put Rotos on the J. The roto/j combo is a classic combo used by the likes of Geddy and Jaco so you can’t really go wrong.
Save the DR’s for a rainy day or another bass.
If it were me I’d leave the Fenders on the P and put Rotos on the J. The roto/j combo is a classic combo used by the likes of Geddy and Jaco so you can’t really go wrong.
Save the DR’s for a rainy day or another bass.
