Which strings next?

[Yahboy]

I faintly remember the NYXL have a somewhat smoother or more shiny surface or something. It's been a while. They are good strings but sounded kinda thin on a Pbass.

You are right, NYXL has no such tight low mid ....

 

[jimmydean]

I might blow $80.00 on TI strings .

 

[eriky4003]

Marcus Miller Dunlop Super Brights will have a bit more tension than Fats but will tick the other boxes.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

I tried Dr fat beams a little while back and have wound up really liking them.

In fact, I liked them so much, I paused by bi-monthly trial of new strings.

But my latest set of fat beams are now dead and GC doesn't have any right now, so I'm on the hunt later today while I await new fats.

I have some pure blues in a box with maybe 10 minutes of play time I may try, but I think putting them on will be a little jarring after playing steel for months now. When I tried the pb about a month ago, they sounded super thick and blurry on this bass. Not pretty at all. No articulation. Nothing like I remembered. Kinds made me sad. I used to love them.

My Gc hasn't been carrying Boomers lately for some reason.

My choices today are,
Ernie ball
D'a (Both cheap and expensive)
Dr low riders

I like bright.
I like lower tension.
I like strings with lean, tight low mids.

Which would best fit the description out of those choices?

DR Lo Riders. my local GC rarely has them. They are available at Amazon usually priced at $24.95 and delivered to your door.

 

[IPA]

Fender 7250L

 

[GTHintz]

I tried Dr fat beams a little while back and have wound up really liking them.

In fact, I liked them so much, I paused by bi-monthly trial of new strings.

But my latest set of fat beams are now dead and GC doesn't have any right now, so I'm on the hunt later today while I await new fats.

I have some pure blues in a box with maybe 10 minutes of play time I may try, but I think putting them on will be a little jarring after playing steel for months now. When I tried the pb about a month ago, they sounded super thick and blurry on this bass. Not pretty at all. No articulation. Nothing like I remembered. Kinds made me sad. I used to love them.

My Gc hasn't been carrying Boomers lately for some reason.

My choices today are,
Ernie ball
D'a (Both cheap and expensive)
Dr low riders

I like bright.
I like lower tension.
I like strings with lean, tight low mids.

Which would best fit the description out of those choices?

Fat beams are a pretty unique voice. I've found that there's not much close to them however if you want the bite and snap of those strings then light gauge Diaddario pro steels are similar but brighter than fat beams. Different feel but the tone is there. Dunlop super brights were a good recommendation. Dean Markley Blue Steel has a nice bite and midrange. Fodera stainless steel are a similar feel and tone to fat beams. Probably the closest alternative.

 

[Drop1]

Fat beams are a pretty unique voice. I've found that there's not much close to them however if you want the bite and snap of those strings then light gauge Diaddario pro steels are similar but brighter than fat beams. Different feel but the tone is there. Dunlop super brights were a good recommendation. Dean Markley Blue Steel has a nice bite and midrange. Fodera stainless steel are a similar feel and tone to fat beams. Probably the closest alternative.

I've noticed the fat beams have a low grunt I haven't heard on other strings. I cant identify exactly what it is but I think that's why I like them.

 

[GTHintz]

I've noticed the fat beams have a low grunt I haven't heard on other strings. I cant identify exactly what it is but I think that's why I like them.

That voicing is hard to replicate. If you really want a string change you might be able to EQ that or get a different preamp that'll bring out what you want. That's why I have a few preamps. Sometimes that's what it takes.

 

[Drop1]

That voicing is hard to replicate. If you really want a string change you might be able to EQ that or get a different preamp that'll bring out what you want. That's why I have a few preamps. Sometimes that's what it takes.

Nah. It's not that serious..I'm not looking to change strings. My gc was just out of fat beams when I made the original post yesterday. I try new strings frequently. They usually don't stay on the bass more than a couple hours though. I like to experiment with new stuff. I discovered fat beams after making a similar post and I'm glad I did. Never know. I HATED hi beams a dew years ago, now I like them

 

[GTHintz]

Nah. It's not that serious..I'm not looking to change strings. My gc was just out of fat beams when I made the original post yesterday. I try new strings frequently. They usually don't stay on the bass more than a couple hours though. I like to experiment with new stuff. I discovered fat beams after making a similar post and I'm glad I did. Never know. I HATED hi beams a dew years ago, now I like them

Depending on the bass and signal chain it's amazing how strings change things. They can work great or suck or anywhere in between. I have a Warwick streamer that's sounding great on fat beams. My Warwick Corvette and Ibanez I didn't care for it as much.

 

[Drop1]

Depending on the bass and signal chain it's amazing how strings change things. They can work great or suck or anywhere in between. I have a Warwick streamer that's sounding great on fat beams. My Warwick Corvette and Ibanez I didn't care for it as much.

I had a Corvette. Was my second (maybe 3rd) bass.
Early 90s sometime. I wanna say 93 based on my age. I couldn't tell you what strings I ran on it. Back then, I just bought whatever was cheap. I didn't know there was any real difference in sound. I just new the wic went "roar" and looked cool.

 

[GTHintz]

I had a Corvette. Was my second (maybe 3rd) bass.
Early 90s sometime. I wanna say 93 based on my age. I couldn't tell you what strings I ran on it. Back then, I just bought whatever was cheap. I didn't know there was any real difference in sound. I just new the wic went "roar" and looked cool.

Mine has a very specific frequency that is just perfect for bringing the huge bottom end together with the mids and I spent many different string sets trying to find it. Dean Markley Blue Steel was the absolute best for the humbuckers to bring out that huge tone. I started with GHS boomers, super steel, ken Smith Rockmasters, Labella RX, pro steels, then with blue steels BAM! Beautiful tone! Just the right balance of bottom with mid range grunt.