Best Bass Guitar Strings?

[Hawk Studio]

I was just curious....
All you die hard and dedicated bass players out there, which brand/size strings do you think is best for overall playability and recording?
I have my own opinion obviously but am curious to what other bassists think.

 

[lbanks]

I was just curious....
All you die hard and dedicated bass players out there, which brand/size strings do you think is best for overall playability and recording?
I have my own opinion obviously but am curious to what other bassists think.

Rough Question! A lot depends on style and strength. But, I'm firmly in the TI camp. Mostly due to my fumble-finger 'style', my strings correct my errors. Also, because of calcium in the thumb knuckle, I don't slap. So I can't comment on that. But, when matched with bass, I've found a TI that fit the bill. On the 4-bangers, I use Maxima Golds, but, that's just hubris.

 

[Toki987]

I'm still on a string quest as well. Live, I normally play a V string Jazz. I tried the D'ads at 130. They seem to last a good while and with that gauge, I get plenty of low end without having to build it with the amp. I'm about to put a set of GHS at the same gauge on. I haven`t used them since the 70`s and they were a great alternative for Roto's, so I`m gonna give em a whirl again. (Thanks for the tip TR)

 

[mrbowes]

TI Jazz Flats for the win

I l-o-v-e TI Jazz Flats.

 

[Toki987]

Where are TI's wound?
What do they sound like?
Do they last very long?

 

[Cuzme]

I l-o-v-e TI Jazz Flats.

I LOOOOOOOVE LaBella Set 0760M Medium flatwounds.

Really. LOVE them. But that's the sound I want and I do not slap.

Much love,
Cuzme

 

[AGCurry]

There is no best. It's a matter of preference.

I have TI Jazz flats on 5 of my basses, and TI Jazz rounds on the other.

They cost more to purchase but they last a LONG time. Superb sound and playability.

 

[VomitHatSteve]

I have old Dean Markley Blue Steels on my bass. I'll probably change them around Christmas when it's time to record.

As for gague, .128 .105 .085 .070 tuned to B E A D. Ah! for the low notes of a 5-string without the huge neck.

 

[Bassman Brad]

Personally, I've always considered it more a matter of finding out (through trial and error) which set of strings sounds best to you on each particular bass. It just depends on what kind of sound you're looking for out of a certain bass. I have four basses, and have a different set of strings on each one. If you tell me what kind of bass you have and what kind of tone you're looking for, I might be able to give you some suggestions.

 

[Niimo]

i have heavy gauge boomers on mine. i feel they help bring out the "brown note" on my five string

 

[alex_n]

Hmm, I've been getting on with the same strings for about a year now.

DR Red Devils

They sure last long.