Author Topic: Alembics and strings (Read 749 times)

briant · « **Reply #30 on:** October 21, 2010, 11:36:04 AM »

IME Boomers die almost instantly. The best sounds I've had from an Alembic bass came out of DR strings.

I've had very similar experience.

My preference is DR Lowriders. I wind up using Elixer nanoweb strings because they last me several months. Lowriders last me a week - sometimes two. I play quite a bit.

In my experience Boomers, Ernie Ball, and Rotosounds all sound good for about a gig.

David Houck · « **Reply #31 on:** October 21, 2010, 03:50:23 PM »

Peter and Adriaan; here's a blast from the past. In the linked thread, Bob Novy has a great piece on the subject. I'm sure you guys will remember this one once you start reading; you both were part of the thread.

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #32 on:** October 21, 2010, 07:12:14 PM »

Yeah, Dave, I was remembering that one as I was typing this one.

Peter

cosmic · « **Reply #33 on:** October 25, 2010, 09:04:50 PM »

I've found medium gauge Dadarrio Half Rounds sound real nice on my Modulus basses and Alembic Spoilers. They are bright, but not too bright and seem to maintain good tone as they age. Additonally, the half round is a nice compromise when I switch on the fly between a pick and my fingers.