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Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: g-dude on February 14, 2026, 06:03:17 AM

Title: Good stand in for CX-3 strings until they are back in stock?
Post by: g-dude on February 14, 2026, 06:03:17 AM

Even though I do all my own setups and thus can theoretically go with any string, I’d prefer to save a little time and not have to do a complete overhaul.

Any thoughts about a string that has similar specs and tone to the CX-3s?

Title: Re: Good stand in for CX-3 strings until they are back in stock?
Post by: edwardofhuncote on February 14, 2026, 07:22:43 AM

I haven't tried these on either of my Alembics, but they work well for a couple Gibson basses.


https://www.stringsbymail.com/daddario-nyxl45125-set-long-scale-lt-top-med-btm-5-string-45-125-17974.html


Love my TI's but good golly... I need to plant a money tree in Spring. 🤑

Title: Re: Good stand in for CX-3 strings until they are back in stock?
Post by: cntrabssn on February 14, 2026, 11:45:47 AM

LaBella Rx series nickels have worked well for me on a non-Alembic bass with Alembic electronics (signature package). They’re round wound, but the outer wrap feels quite smooth. Just be sure to measure your string length, because you might need super-long scale for your instrument.

Most recently, I’ve been trying DR Dragon Skin+ Quantum Nickels on a couple of my Alembics, and I really like them so far. The coating takes just a bit of the edge off, which works particularly well for one of my basses.

Title: Re: Good stand in for CX-3 strings until they are back in stock?
Post by: g-dude on February 14, 2026, 02:23:26 PM

Thanks for the suggestions.

I have some LaBellas on my Höfner, but that’s obviously a different animal.

I do run Thomastiks on most of my other basses, and do prefer them over D’Addario strings. The price hurts, but I just tell myself that it’s cheaper than new strings for my upright.

Title: Re: Good stand in for CX-3 strings until they are back in stock?
Post by: adriaan on February 14, 2026, 02:45:26 PM

Jazz Rounds last at least as long as CXs, but they might require some adjustment. DR Low Riders are probably closer (hex cores).