Author Topic: Strings (Read 573 times)

matthew90046 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 10, 2005, 10:02:26 PM »

I use D'Addario XL nickel round wound medium scale on my Distillate.
.050 - .070 - .085 - .105
I like D'Addario because I get that new string sound for a much longer time than many other brands. I figure that if I get that new string sound for twice as long that the strings must perform for twice as long. It's just a guess, but they also sound good.

xlrogue6 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 11, 2005, 08:49:26 AM »

Elixirs on my fretted Rogue 6.
LaBella tapes on the fretless Rogue 6. (If Thomastik gets around to making a extra long 6 string flatwound set I'd probably switch.)
D'Addario Heliocore Orchestral mediums on my upright, which I much prefer to the Spirocores I used to use, both pizz and arco.

richbass939 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 11, 2005, 06:33:52 PM »

Kent, we both seem to be happy with the same kinds of strings. I know from previous string threads that I'm kind of in the minority. Some people here really like D'Addario Chrome Flats. I took them off my Alembic faster than I have ever removed new strings.
I really like the sound and longevity of Elixirs.
Rich

kmh364 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 12, 2005, 07:34:23 AM »

I actually like the Strings that came on my Alembic. I don't know who makes 'em for Mica and co, though.

I bought a few sets of those German-made Maxima/Optima 24k Gold Plated strings (45's) that JAE loved on his Spyders and Buzzards, but I haven't tried 'em yet. I figured even if they stink, they'll make for a good photo op on my Orion, LOL!

But,then again, what the hell do I know. I'm a half-*ssed guitarist that masquerades as a bassist now and again, LOL!.

Cheers,

Kevin

bigredbass · « **Reply #19 on:** August 13, 2005, 07:35:10 PM »

GHS Boomers.

They're like Sears, I can get them anywhere. Get off the bus in Iowa and try and find (insert your favorite boutique string here) at Mom + Pop's Music and you've only got two hours before the show.

And remember this famous and un-attributed adage:
Take Great Care of Your Strings . . . and they'll go dead anyway!

J o e y

mpisanek · « **Reply #20 on:** August 14, 2005, 09:13:13 AM »

On my fretted spoiler 6 I use Elixirs. I love the bright sound they give the instrument.

On my upright I use Thomastik. On that I like the rounded sound of those strings.

malthumb · « **Reply #21 on:** August 14, 2005, 12:55:49 PM »

I like the Alembic strings for both my Series basses, but I recently made a seriously sick deal on some Ken Smith Rock Masters. I've been using the Rock Masters on my Hanewinckels, so I knew ahead of time that I liked them. The deal? A few months ago, Sam Ash was having a Blow-Out on Ken Smith strings. $9.95 a set. They're normally $27 - $31 per set. Let's just say that I bought enough 5 and 6 string sets to last me a little while.

Peace,

James

jetbass79 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 19, 2005, 02:26:34 PM »

I have been a D'Addario user for years, and I use them on my Fenders but I decided to stick with Alembic CX3s on my Alembic because I do really like the sound they have and they seem to last for a long time. They're hard to find though. I went to JustStrings.com and got the last set of 45-105 and my second set was backordered. I am still curious as to who makes strings for Alembic or if they actually make their own.

jazzyvee · « **Reply #23 on:** August 19, 2005, 02:55:40 PM »

I have only used the alembic strings on my sc deluxe and don;'t have any complaints.
I was recommended to try rotosound groundwounds. But couldn't find a short scale set. So i got some for my musicman sterling. Apart from the fact that they dont have a good feel under my fingers, they feel quite abrasive, lots of finger noise and not very good for sliding your fingers on and like sandpaper.

They sound loud crisp and marcus miller like but powerful and agressive.

I see no reason to change the alembic strings on my sc.
fyi Jacko I'm in the uk and order my alembic strings from
http://www.juststrings.com/alm-cx-3-45s.html
and they arrived within 5 days of me placing the order on the website.

and they are a good price too.

bassplayer2106 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 19, 2005, 03:16:13 PM »

I tried some Alembic strings some years ago and was very impressed with them.
Trouble is that I have been using light gauge 30-90's for the last 15 years or so and Alembic don't seem to do them.
I currently use Status hotwire strings which are excellent.

rockbassist · « **Reply #25 on:** August 20, 2005, 08:19:37 PM »

Over the years I have tried jsut about every string on the market. For several of those years I used DR Marcus Miller Fat Beams. Now I only use Curt Mangan Strings. They have a warm, fat tone with plenty of punch. They seem to last longer than the DRs as well.

David Houck · « **Reply #26 on:** August 21, 2005, 07:08:37 AM »

Hi Kevin; welcome to the group!

jacko · « **Reply #27 on:** August 22, 2005, 12:42:06 AM »

Thanks for the heads up jazzy. I'll be ordering pretty soon.

Graeme

ox_junior · « **Reply #28 on:** August 24, 2005, 12:39:21 PM »

I'm a traditionalist.

Hold your group together...with ROTOSOUND STRINGS!

Mike

gare · « **Reply #29 on:** August 24, 2005, 03:37:30 PM »

For years I used Roto's on my Rick and Spector. The only complaint with them is they don't seem to last very long..love the sound tho.
So far on the Alembic I've tried the original Alembic strings, D'Addario XL's, D'Addario ground wounds, Roto's, and DR Sunbeams. Liked the XL's but they didn't have the midrangey crunch I like. Hated the feel of the ground wounds for the same reason as Jazzyvee stated above, the Alembic strings were nice. But I'm really liking the Sunbeams, nice overall sound, good midrange and low end, and they seem to have some longevity. They been on the instrument almost 2 months and haven't gone dead and retain much of their original sound. And I play em between 30 and 60 minutes a day.

Gary

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