Not The Usual String Thread

[5a_quilt_top]

Let me start by saying that I really like the Alembic brand CX strings (45 - 105) that were originally installed on my Spyder and Stanley Clarke Signature Deluxe.
 
They are bright, but not overly so, have a nice feel, a versatile tone, good sustain and have lasted several months. They are a bit pricey, but, IMO, are a good value.
 
About a month ago, I decided it was time to replace them and have discovered that they seem to be fairly challenging to obtain.
 
Considering this, are there any other round wound or elliptical wound strings that are more readily available that would be somewhat equivalent to the Alembic CX's?

[jagerphan84]

I think you can get the CX strings direct from the mothership...

[mica]

They are backordered another 3ish weeks.  
 
They will be available again, we rather like 'em too!

[5a_quilt_top]

Great!
 
Looking forward to being able to stock up.
 
There's nothing like using Genuine Factory Parts to ensure the complete authentic Alembic experience.

[wideload]

I feel your pain. I've tried Rotos, DR, Markley  that were just meh, although the DR Neons looked cool for awhile! Got the last two 6 string sets from  Juststrings.com. When I put on the next set, I'll order a couple from Alembic to keep ahead. At least THEY can still get them!

[smokinbear]

Try ernie ball cobalt. No relation to them, i really like these on guilds, p-bass they sound massive!!!! GOod price too. Note: I have never liked anything from ernie ball strings . Also the DR Jonas hellborg's are a nice string for 4-strings. Bear

[mario_farufyno]

GHS pressurewound has a similar feel

[5a_quilt_top]

Thanks guys - your input is much appreciated.
 
I've also had GHS Super Steels recommended.

[mario_farufyno]

The question is that CX has eliptical outer winding like pressure/rollerwound (description name varies according brands). I'm not sure, but recall Rotosound making one set like that, too

[jon_jackson]

Mica, any update on availability of the CX short scale strings?
Jon

[dfung60]

The pressurewound Rotosounds are the Solo Bass series (RS55).  They used to call these Linea finish.  I think they have the best feel of any of the pressurewounds, but they're only available in one gauge.  
 
Swing Bass strings (roundwound RS66) are my favorite for 4-string basses, but Rotosound never made a good sounding low-B string; on 5-strings, I grudingly use DR Sunbeams (better suggestions, please!).
 
GHS Super Steels are really bright (stainless steel winding).  They're really popular as original equipment strings since they sound bright and last a long time.  I prefer Boomers, which are nickel-plated stainless wrap which is a little less bright.  I find the GHS strings rougher than most others, but they're hard to beat in terms of many gauges and lengths.
 
David Fung

[dfung60]

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(Message edited by dfung60 on March 31, 2013)

[s_wood]

I really like DR Fatbeams.  They are similar to DR Hi-Beams and Sunbeams in that they are round over round core.  Hi-Beams and Fatbeams use a stainless steel wrap, while the Sunbeams are nickle wrapped.  Fatbeams are wound more slowly than Hi-Beams. They produce noticeably more low mids, and so they don't sound as quite as bright as Hi-Beams.

[charles_holmes]

I really like the DR strings either Hi-Beams or Nickle as well. They are not expensive, last a very long time and to me, as the strings age they sound better. But that is IMHO. I'm going to buy 4 more sets in 2 weeks and that will give me 8 sets! Always be prepared!

[mica]

I hear that strings are on their way to us finally, so I hope to start fulfilling back-orders by the end of next week.