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  1. Evan J

    Better strings: GHS Boomers alternative

    Looking for strings that sound similar to the GHS Boomers… but higher quality. I like the punch and the balanced top end of the Boomers. I also like what they do with the mids, not too scooped and not too nasally. …but I would like strings that last a little longer. The E string on the Boomers...
    • Evan J
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    • ghs boomers new strings quality
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  2. Levent

    Killing new string sound explained.

    I know this is discussed in many many threads and there is a very funny thread on sticky; Help! I need to get rid of that new string sound! There are stories of very famous people running butter, mayones or greasy sauces to strings for that Jamerson tone or 6 month + old broken in strings o_O I...
    • Levent
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    • crisp dead dead string dead strings kill new strings old strings string advice string balance string buzz
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  3. Titanium

    String click

    Hello, I just restrung my bass for the first time yesterday, and I noticed after I put the strings on that there is a clicking sound that wasn’t there before, immediately after plucking a string. Im guessing they’re hitting the frets, but I can’t see where. I went with a lighter gauge string, so...
    • Titanium
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    • clicking ibanez new strings newbie help newbie questions
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  4. J-Mags

    Loud Sympathetic Buzz

    [EDIT - CRISIS AVERTED I took the neck off and tightened the trust rod and the buzzing has stopped for now] I have a loud sympathetic vibration/buzzing on my newish-to-me 80s Fernandes PJ, and I'm worried that it could be a truss rod. I'm wondering how to deal with it. I bought this bass about...
  5. Gustopher

    New string surprise... Tapewounds

    Ok, I had no intention of ordering tapewounds... but I supposed the universe had other plans. I ordered from regular ol' Fender SS Flatwounds from Amazon. It was a good price and I wanted to try fender flats, no brainer. I received my package yesterday afternoon and opened the envelope to see...
    • Gustopher
    • Thread
    • fender stainless steel flatwound new strings tape wound strings
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  6. GodPlayedBass

    new silvertone 10 dollar bass strings review

    A lot of us complain about the price of bass strings. Silvertone has given us an alternative and heres my review.
  7. New Strings
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    For sale New Strings

    New, uncut sets of: DR Lo-Riders 50-110 (unavailable) Dean Markley Helix in 45-105 (2 sets) and 50-105 (now 1 set each of DM Helix) D’Addario Nickel 43-107 and 45-105 (45-105 sold), and Pro Steels 43-107 (2 sets) La Bella 760FS-M note: these are medium scale $17 shipped CONUS with tracking for...
    $17.00 to $35.00
  8. Bruiser Stone

    No longer available New Strings

    New, uncut sets of: DR Lo-Riders 50-110 (unavailable) Dean Markley Helix in 45-105 (2 sets) and 50-105 (now 1 set each of DM Helix) D’Addario Nickel 43-107 and 45-105 (45-105 sold), and Pro Steels 43-107 (2 sets) La Bella 760FS-M note: these are medium scale $17 shipped CONUS with tracking for...
  9. B

    What to do against the "new string brightness"

    - other than playing for a few weeks or so You all know it, the crazy treble that brandnew roundwounds produce. Some love it, some hate it...It goes away after a few weeks of playing. BUT: sometimes I want to change my strings and have the perfect stabile tone of "played in" strings...
  10. moonbeamsbecca

    New strings and now got buzzing

    Hi there, I'm a bit of a beginner. I changed my strings the other day for the first time by myself, and I pretty sure I did it correctly, but I've attached pictures just in case. I took them off but it took a week for me to get the new strings to put them on. Now I suddenly have all this...
  11. bassbourne

    Set-up question (new strings)

    So I switched from medium Fender nickel-rounds (45, 65, 85 100) to Fender 9050L flats (45, 60, 80, 100) and now I have a lot of buzzing on the D and A strings in particular. The buzzing starts around the 6th or 7th fret and increases as I go up the neck, peaking around the 12th fret before...
  12. M

    Trying to find some strings

    My friend has this Fender Jazz bass from 1975 which he bought months ago, not knowing the kind of strings were/are on it. All there is to go off of is the color code of the strings: G: Yellow D: Green A: Blue E: Purple Any and all help is welcome
  13. roller

    La Bella Deep Talkin' Bass

    Holy cow, folks... just strung my Valenti 5-string with a set of La Bella Deep Talkin' Bass flats... light gauge (.43, .60, .82, .104, .128)... and wowzers, these things are simply incredible! It's been a while since I've used flats... why the heck did I wait so long? Superb sound + great...
    • roller
    • Thread
    • 5-string deep talkin flats flatwound la bella labella new strings
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  14. mattbass6945

    New bass, new strings

    Just got a Guild Starfire II reissue. Curious what everyone else would use. I typically play rock, but dabble in classic rock and funk (minus slapping). I already have a P bass and Thunderbird with rounds and a Epi Viola with La Bella flats. Occasionally use effects and play through a B100R...
  15. Jentoft

    Got new strings... Wrong string in the pack?

    So as the title says. got new strings for my new bass. got myself a pack of D'Addario ETB92S (050-105 ) and it really looks like the E string is from a loong scale ? (Added pictures of my mustang and new bass with the "same" sett.) will the loong scale string be fine or should i try and get a...
    • Jentoft
    • Thread
    • new new strings pack string strings the wrong wrong string
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  16. Medium Scale Chromes and Boomers
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    For sale Medium Scale Chromes and Boomers

    Medium Scale Strings: GHS Boomers Medium Scale 45-105: Not in commercial packaging (I bought them this way from Bass Strings Online) but never used. These are 34.5 winds, not 35.5 like some GHS medium scale. $12.50 shipped in Continental US. D'Addario Chromes Medium Scale 45-100: Never opened...
    $20.00
  17. J-Mags

    SOLD Medium Scale Chromes and Boomers

    Medium Scale Strings: GHS Boomers Medium Scale 45-105: Not in commercial packaging (I bought them this way from Bass Strings Online) but never used. These are 34.5 winds, not 35.5 like some GHS medium scale. $12.50 shipped in Continental US. D'Addario Chromes Medium Scale 45-100: Never opened...
  18. biguglyman

    Having a "feel" issue with new strings

    A couple months ago I decided I wanted to try flats on my extra-long scale Carvin. Mr. Slappindafunk from bassstrings online was extremely helpful in finding me a set that fits perfectly and sounds great. He even sent me a six string set for the same price as the five string set that was out of...
  19. brushfirewolf

    Trying 5 String EADGC without buying new strings

    I play with DR 40-100s on my 4 string basses and found myself with a few extra sets so I'm thinking of trying this setup on my 5. It's a standard fender jazz. Can I get away with doing 100-80-60-40-40 or is this a stupid question?
  20. *Discounted* G&L SB-2 Tribute, Brand New Strings
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    For sale *Discounted* G&L SB-2 Tribute, Brand New Strings

    I'm selling my G&L SB-2 tribute, in very good condition. I've had this bass for about a year. There frets are in great condition, the body is spotless, neck is straight and truss-rod works. The sound and build quality are really very good, however the neck is tapered like a jazz-bass neck and I...
    $285.00 to $325.00
    • Strings: 4
  21. G

    SOLD *Discounted* G&L SB-2 Tribute, Brand New Strings

    I'm selling my G&L SB-2 tribute, in very good condition. I've had this bass for about a year. There frets are in great condition, the body is spotless, neck is straight and truss-rod works. The sound and build quality are really very good, however the neck is tapered like a jazz-bass neck and I...
  22. king koeller

    I installed new strings, used same brand and model, different action?

    I changed strings and now my action is different, But I used the same strings? How is this possible????? I have a japanese lawsuit CAMEO Precision Bass (Made in Japan) from 1971 or so...... My old strings were Fender 7150's Pure Nickel, round wound and the new strings were exactly the same...
  23. Kramer DKB-2 "THE DUKE" Headless Bass w/HSC & New Strings
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    For sale Kramer DKB-2 "THE DUKE" Headless Bass w/HSC & New Strings

    Spring cleaning - one of two. Bxxxx - early '81-early' to 83 Serial Number made in the Neptune NJ Factory. 1982 Kramer literature sites the color options as only black, white and creame. While most are black, this is a very rare Translucent Red color! The debut of the Duke series was in 1981...
    $549.99
    • Strings: 4
  24. Koeda

    SOLD Kramer DKB-2 "THE DUKE" Headless Bass w/HSC & New Strings

    Spring cleaning - one of two. Bxxxx - early '81-early' to 83 Serial Number made in the Neptune NJ Factory. 1982 Kramer literature sites the color options as only black, white and creame. While most are black, this is a very rare Translucent Red color! The debut of the Duke series was in 1981...
  25. S

    New Strings for a Bass Cover?

    G'day, I'm thinking of making some bass covers and posting them online but don't have new strings for my bass and can't really afford them. I could save up, but only if it's worth it. So, that's the question, is it really worth it?
    • spladam
    • Thread
    • bass cover cover new strings strings
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  26. GHS, D'addario strings UPDATE

    For sale GHS, D'addario strings UPDATE

    the GHS sets are still available. New, unused, and sitting in original packaging. On the Boomer set, I added a high 'C' string (identical brand) to a 5 string set to make it a 6. Come and get 'em. Take both sets for $44 shipped 1 set 5 string GHS Custom Shop, .30-.45-.65-.80-.100, $23 shipped...
    $18.00
  27. kwdemo

    For Sale/Trade GHS, D'addario strings UPDATE

    the GHS sets are still available. New, unused, and sitting in original packaging. On the Boomer set, I added a high 'C' string (identical brand) to a 5 string set to make it a 6. Come and get 'em. Take both sets for $44 shipped 1 set 5 string GHS Custom Shop, .30-.45-.65-.80-.100, $23 shipped...
  28. BlacknWhite

    New strings E not lasting two weeks?

    Hey guys just a question. I recently picked up an old '78 MM stingray and have noticed that the E string seems to be giving out only after 2 weeks. This is only the 2nd through body I have owned in my 20 years of playing and have not had this issue with my top loaders. The A, D and G strings...
  29. Ibanez AVCB9CE-NT Solid Top Acoustic Bass w/ Gig bag, New Strings Price Drop!
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    For sale Ibanez AVCB9CE-NT Solid Top Acoustic Bass w/ Gig bag, New Strings Price Drop!

    Here is my 2017 Ibanez AVCB9CE-NT acoustic electric bass. I am the original owner of this instrument and bought it new. I just put new Daddario EXP strings on it and the bass will ship in a brand new Gator gig bag that hasn't even left my house yet. This bass features a "Thermo aged" solid...
    $350.00
    • Strings: 4
  30. Sollie7

    SOLD Ibanez AVCB9CE-NT Solid Top Acoustic Bass w/ Gig bag, New Strings Price Drop!

    Here is my 2017 Ibanez AVCB9CE-NT acoustic electric bass. I am the original owner of this instrument and bought it new. I just put new Daddario EXP strings on it and the bass will ship in a brand new Gator gig bag that hasn't even left my house yet. This bass features a "Thermo aged" solid...
  31. M

    New strings but 'A' string sounds dead

    Hello, Just had a basic set-up professionally done for my bass. When I play it now, the 'A' string sounds dead like it's been on there for awhile. The rest are fine and sound as they should. I supplied the tech with the strings that I have been using forever. Has anyone ever encountered this...
    • Monzo
    • Thread
    • dead new strings sounds string strings
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  32. C

    Ideal time between new strings and gig

    My band has our first gig tomorrow and I have a set of new DR DDT 45-105 set I'm going to put on my bass for the show. How early before the show should I put the new strings on to maximize sound quality and string freshness, while also giving the strings time to settle in so they don't shift...
  33. New bass string sets Free shipping
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    For sale New bass string sets Free shipping

    All string sets are new and include shipping to CONUS. GHS - Bass Boomers 40-95 - $10 - SOLD Dean Markley - Helix NPS 45-105 - SOLD La Bella - Deep Talkin' Bass Flatwound 760FS 45-105 - SOLD Ernie Ball - Group II Flatwouund Bass 50-105 - $20 - SOLD
    $10.00 to $20.00
  34. Matt R

    SOLD New bass string sets Free shipping

    All string sets are new and include shipping to CONUS. GHS - Bass Boomers 40-95 - $10 - SOLD Dean Markley - Helix NPS 45-105 - SOLD La Bella - Deep Talkin' Bass Flatwound 760FS 45-105 - SOLD Ernie Ball - Group II Flatwouund Bass 50-105 - $20 - SOLD
  35. GOLD TONE MICRO BASS W/ BAG. FRETTED 23" SCALE. NEW STRINGS & SETUP + EXTRAS
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    For sale GOLD TONE MICRO BASS W/ BAG. FRETTED 23" SCALE. NEW STRINGS & SETUP + EXTRAS

    Sale pending?
    $199.00
    • Strings: 4
  36. t-ray

    SOLD GOLD TONE MICRO BASS W/ BAG. FRETTED 23" SCALE. NEW STRINGS & SETUP + EXTRAS

    Gold Tone Micro Bass. New Pahoehoe strings that eliminate some of the Aquila string problems (thinning and sticking). Stretching in nicely. 23" scale greatly improves playability, IMO, over the Kala ubass. EQ and tuner run on two 2032 batteries. Sounds best through an amp. BIG tone. Includes...
  37. New strings DR- GHS- Smith Burners- SIT

    For sale New strings DR- GHS- Smith Burners- SIT

    Lots of strings- ALL NEW, unused. Ken Smith Burner .040 (nickel coated round wound) long scale 38"- made for 34" and 35" scale basses. ($4.25 average retail) (13 for sale) $3.00 each. Buy all 13 for $35.00 DR 6th (of 6 string set, I believe Marcus Miller Fat Beam) .130 non taper core long...
    $1.00 to $22.00
  38. D.A.R.K.

    For Sale New strings DR- GHS- Smith Burners- SIT

    Lots of strings- ALL NEW, unused. Ken Smith Burner .040 (nickel coated round wound) long scale 38"- made for 34" and 35" scale basses. ($4.25 average retail) (13 for sale) $3.00 each. Buy all 13 for $35.00 DR 6th (of 6 string set, I believe Marcus Miller Fat Beam) .130 non taper core long...
  39. jwilson67

    Wasted $50 this week - done looking for new strings

    Started off by getting EB Cobalt Flats - I'm sure they are great strings but just not for me. I just do not like flats and these didn't change my mind either. Next I bought a set of Prosteels. NOT what I remember them sounding like and hated the feel and sound of the string when fretted. Put...
  40. twinjet

    How many chances do you give new strings?

    Just gigged a new-to-me set (40 hrs. playtime at time of purchase) of TI Jazz flats that sound good with only one tonal setting. They have no top end, some mids. Incredible low end, though. Played two gigs at two venues, both with odd room designs. My bass did not seem to sound how it usually...
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