Author Topic: Strings (Read 556 times)

bassplayer · « **on:** August 07, 2005, 02:48:35 PM »

Hello everyone,

My first real post since i've registered (and THAT was a long time ago!)
I've been wondering what kind (and brand) of strings you use on your Alembic Bass. Do you use the Brand that Alembic provides, or......
I know that it is what you prefer personally, but i'm still curious to find out.

Kind regards,

Bassplayer

keith_h · « **Reply #1 on:** August 07, 2005, 02:55:52 PM »

Frits,
Lot's of threads and opinions on this subject. I use Alembic strings on my short scale Brown Bass and GHS Brite Flats (ground round wound) on my 5 string Orion. Planning to try D'Adario Chrome flats on the fretless I've ordered. A lot of folks here will also swear by TI Jazz Flats.

Keith

David Houck · « **Reply #2 on:** August 07, 2005, 08:10:18 PM »

As Keith said, there have been many threads on the subject of strings, and taken in whole they suggest that Alembic owners use a wide variety of types and makes. If there is a particular brand you are interested in, you might want to run a search of the board for threads that have discussed that brand.

the_mule · « **Reply #3 on:** August 08, 2005, 05:51:16 AM »

I'm very satisfied with GHS Bassboomers on my EVH-4, massive sound for both slap and fingerstyle.

Wilfred

howierd · « **Reply #4 on:** August 08, 2005, 07:19:48 AM »

I'm a Roto Sound user. I've been using them since the early 70's. They seem to last me forever.
Howard

dumfuxx · « **Reply #5 on:** August 08, 2005, 04:04:26 PM »

I've fell in love with fodera victor wooten specials. Even my drummer roommate thought they sounded great, and all drummers are deaf.

jseitang · « **Reply #6 on:** August 08, 2005, 05:33:34 PM »

on my series II , i use dadarrio flatwounds.

darkstar01 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 08, 2005, 07:58:51 PM »

I use D'addario soft wounds on all my fretted basses, and half wounds on my fretlesses. They've never disappointed.

flaxattack · « **Reply #8 on:** August 08, 2005, 08:45:50 PM »

forget them all
thomastik infeld flat wounds are the bomb....
i tried everything out there

indigo · « **Reply #9 on:** August 08, 2005, 10:27:33 PM »

Hi,

No one uses Alembic strings? Of the strings that I've used (admittedly not many) I love the feel of the Alembic strings on my new Orion. Perhaps I'll have to try some of the strings mentioned above.

Troy

jseitang · « **Reply #10 on:** August 09, 2005, 12:35:26 AM »

if only alembic made flatwounds... i'd buy them by the case!

keith_h · « **Reply #11 on:** August 09, 2005, 04:12:31 AM »

Troy,
I said stated in my update above I use Alembic strings on my Brown Bass but use GHS Brite Flats on my Orion.

Keith

jacko · « **Reply #12 on:** August 09, 2005, 05:20:55 AM »

I have Alembic strings on my rogue and love the sound and feel so I will probably send off to the US for more - can't get them this side of the pond.
I have DR Fat Beams on the Epic, they give a really nice 'Marcus miller' tone but I'll probably put alembics back on when the time comes.

Graeme

darkstar01 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 09, 2005, 06:07:54 PM »

In my opinion, flatwounds just arent as versatile as rounds. When it comes to flats, though, I have to agree with Jeff; Thomastiks are the best. I tend to have a hard time getting a decent sound other than the fat 'Jazz Bass' tone with flats, though.

What about upright strings? Anybody? I've recently been turned on to Obligato's and i LOVE them.

Austin

richbass939 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 10, 2005, 08:57:20 PM »

On my German 3/4, I've been playing D'Addario Helicore mediums. They are orchestral, made more for arco than pizzicato. I play more pizz than arco but I like them. I've never tried Pirastros. Do they have a good gut sound?
Rich

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