Gotta replace em on my LTD F405 bass, getting ready to track some bass lines soon....any opinions guys? 
Best Bass Strings for 5 string 35" scale + EMGs
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wishtheend
clip the apex
My preference would be for EBs...I use em on my guitar. Looking for strings for great recorded tone
AeternusEternus
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Don't even kid yourself, man. DR. Get the MH5-45 set.
Edit: I get these most of the time, but if you want a little tighter of a fit for recording, I've found the the MH5-130 set, from 45-130, is just as well.
Edit: I get these most of the time, but if you want a little tighter of a fit for recording, I've found the the MH5-130 set, from 45-130, is just as well.
I've played pretty much every brand of bass string on this planet. I've come to the conclusion that D'Addario's are the best.
1.) They're cheap.
2.) They sound just as good and last just as long (if not longer) then every other brand.
3.) They make almost all their strings in any gauge you want.
4.) They're cheap.
So my recommendation is to buy their ProSteel (Super Long Scale!!!) 45-130 set.
1.) They're cheap.
2.) They sound just as good and last just as long (if not longer) then every other brand.
3.) They make almost all their strings in any gauge you want.
4.) They're cheap.
So my recommendation is to buy their ProSteel (Super Long Scale!!!) 45-130 set.
spioraid
Fancy a pint? Or two?
I really enjoyed the Peavey BXP's, but only played them a couple times, don't know how long they hold up.
Torniojaws
They call me Juha
If you want really long lasting strings, Elixirs are very nice. The sound may sound a little muffled compared to normal strings, but you won't notice it in a full mix anyway.
The bitch about Peavey's strings is they're not long enough for basses with string through bridges. Other than that, they're fantastic strings!
Have been a DR High Beam guys on both my 4's and 5's for years. I just wish they still made 12 string sets.
Jaymz
Stymphalian Productions
wishtheend
clip the apex
Rotosounds are a bit warmer, more old school from what I remember. And I seem to remember Elixirs feeling too plasticy on bass (although I LOVE them on acoustic). GHS are ok, but dull out quickly - and I just stay away from Dean Markley (especially the blue steels).
Liking this suggestion....I guess the Super Long would be appropriate for my 35" scale?
Razorjack
Bass Behemoth
I've had a few packs of Roto's with dead strings in them and haven't tried them since (had the same issues when I worked at SC too).
DR, LaBella (best low B you'll ever play) and EB are my votes. If you can get your hands on some LaBella Hard Rockin' Steels you won't regret it, the clarity on that B string is amazing.
DR, LaBella (best low B you'll ever play) and EB are my votes. If you can get your hands on some LaBella Hard Rockin' Steels you won't regret it, the clarity on that B string is amazing.
Muffled, you say? That's actually kind of what I want in a bass sound. I'll have to try them out.
plague_rider
Coffee
D'Addario are my weapon of choice for my 4 (ibanez EDB) and 5 string (Ltd B-305)
Peavey were quite good when i could get them, they had an awesome solid tone to them
Anyone tried Warwick EMPs?? they lasted aaaaaaaaaages on my Ibaneez EDB (in drop B/C) too
Peavey were quite good when i could get them, they had an awesome solid tone to them
Anyone tried Warwick EMPs?? they lasted aaaaaaaaaages on my Ibaneez EDB (in drop B/C) too
Yeah, you'll need to get the Super Long Scales.
Believe me when I say D'Addario are easily the best. I can afford to put whatever brand of string I want on my basses and I always use D'Addario's. It just doesn't hurt that they're cheaper than every other brand.
