I have used several different types of strings, and for the sound I play most often, I will buy these again.
I really like the way it makes my little shortscale sound like a much larger instrument. They're durable, nice looking strings. I also like the fact that not many people use them, and I get a lot of compliments from other bass players.
The part I can live with is that they don't sound very punchy at all. I guess that's because you can't have a string that's both dark and punchy.
The bad part is that they tear your fingers to shreds. No kidding. I'm a beginner, but my fingers really didn't start to blister up and callous over until I started using these strings daily. They have a much firmer action. If you've already got "guitar hands", you might not even notice it. I noticed it a lot when my index and ring fingers seperated at the fingernail.
Price: $35.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Hummingbird Music, Jackson, OH
Thickest ones i could find were .40-.105
they're stainless flatwounds
ball ends, no silk
I use these on my 97 Chinese Squier Musicmaster (shortscale)
I mostly play blues and bluegrass (overhand fingerpicking, similar to banjo style, except with the thumb planted instead of the index and pinky). The sound is a lot closer to the sound of a bigger bass, and does great at filling the pocket in this type of music where the bass is supposed to be understated.
I don't think these strings sound very good for "punchier" effects and are definatly not for slapping. I can play a few Green Day songs, and these sounded better with round strings.
I've used them for a month now and they've stayed in tune well and still sound great even after 5 hours of practice 5-6 days a week.
For the price these strings are a "steel". I'd suggest them to any player looking to try out flatwound strings.
Price: $26.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Hollister Music
I've been using the thickest set they make which are "(.105, .090, .070. .055). They also come in .100-.050 and .095-.045. The strings are fabricated from stainless steel and look great.
When it comes to sound they're top notch if you want the upright sound. I use my fingers to pick and it sounds great. I'm not a big fan of string noise and I can change positions without hearing the zipper sound. I wouldn't recommend them for rock/metal players as they don't have that same "punch" needed to be heard.
As for durability I've had the same set for about 6 months and they still sound great. Depending how you play your milage may vary. They're very low maintenance and stay in tune.
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