Strings

[zon6c-f]

Ever since my first set of Roto rounds l never tried another brand I'm kinda loyal With that said I did grow tired of the brite ting n tang tone over the decades and put Labella flats on my Rick

Still on since 1997. I digress I actually wanted to ask how often Lee changes strings

My experience with rounds is they lose THAT tone quickly. As I was earning $ playing country I employed my prog leanings on my own time and seldom changed Rotos unless just before recording or a special gig

With all of that said I have 3 basses with rounds 2 with flats

 

[RocknRay]

Lee, you were featured in Bass Player magazine in the '90's. You said you used GHS Progressives to record and Super Steels live. Around that time I saw Progressives mentioned as a string of choice by quite a few other professionals--Mike Chapman for one. Not hearing so much about that string now. Care to comment?

 

[Leland Sklar]

Lee, you were featured in Bass Player magazine in the '90's. You said you used GHS Progressives to record and Super Steels live. Around that time I saw Progressives mentioned as a string of choice by quite a few other professionals--Mike Chapman for one. Not hearing so much about that string now. Care to comment?

I have been using Super Steel medium lights for everything. Round wounds in .40, .58, .80, 1.02

 

[bassCanadabass]

Hi Leland,

Would you recommend fresh, worn in, or dead strings for recording? Thanks!

 

[Leland Sklar]

Hi Leland,

Would you recommend fresh, worn in, or dead strings for recording? Thanks!

It really is an individual taste thing and style of music etc. I tend to change strings a couple of times a year. Not a fan of new strings. Worn in is good for me in most situations. Dead is when I normally change them. I can deaden a string myself if needed, but a dead string limits its use. So, in most cases I would say worn for myself. I use round wounds 90% of the time.

 

[Leland Sklar]

Lee, you were featured in Bass Player magazine in the '90's. You said you used GHS Progressives to record and Super Steels live. Around that time I saw Progressives mentioned as a string of choice by quite a few other professionals--Mike Chapman for one. Not hearing so much about that string now. Care to comment?

I use Super Steels for most of my work both live and in the studio.

 

[michael_t]

I tend to change strings a couple of times a year. Not a fan of new strings. Worn in is good for me in most situations.

I find it rather interesting, even a bit surprising, to read this. I've always been curious as to how many sets of strings a busy session/touring pros like yourself would go through in a year.

We often hear about all those pro bassists who are insistent on having fresh new strings for every show or recording session, but here you are... Twice a year? Welcome to my world! I always tell people I like my strings the same way I like a pair of jeans - well worn in, but not worn out.

 

[bassCanadabass]

It really is an individual taste thing and style of music etc. I tend to change strings a couple of times a year. Not a fan of new strings. Worn in is good for me in most situations. Dead is when I normally change them. I can deaden a string myself if needed, but a dead string limits its use. So, in most cases I would say worn for myself. I use round wounds 90% of the time.

I appreciate the info, thanks Lee!

 

[BRUNO Nunes]

Hello Lee ...

In your hofner you use flatwound strings ok?
which brand and which measure?

 

[bass nitro]

HI,Mr.Sklar.Did you ever try nickel ones?Thank you.