Which strings should I try out next?

[doran.dragic]

I'm looking for a set of medium scale bass strings.

I've been using D'Addario XLs mostly because I can always get them and I like the fact that they are bright sounding and that they last a long time. Also they are cheap. However, they are very soft and I'd maybe like to try out stiffer strings. They don't have to be nickel plated like the XLs.

Some strings I'm considering:

Duesenberg BSRS1: stainless steel, 50-70-85-110.
GHS Boomers: cost about the same as Duesenberg. Never owned a pair but they seem to be loved by many. Nickel plated steel, either 45-65-80-100 or 45-65-85-105.
Warwick Black Label: Cheaper than Duesenberg and GHS but not by much. Stainless steel, 40-60-80-100.
Rotosound RS66M: the cheapest string that I was able to find. Stainless steel, 40-50-75-90.

 

[michael_t]

I'd maybe like to try out stiffer strings. They don't have to be nickel plated like the XLs.

Some strings I'm considering:

Duesenberg BSRS1: stainless steel, 50-70-85-110.
GHS Boomers: cost about the same as Duesenberg. Never owned a pair but they seem to be loved by many. Nickel plated steel, either 45-65-80-100 or 45-65-85-105.
Warwick Black Label: Cheaper than Duesenberg and GHS but not by much. Stainless steel, 40-60-80-100.
Rotosound RS66M: the cheapest string that I was able to find. Stainless steel, 40-50-75-90.

If you like them relatively stiff, the Boomers 45-105 are a good option. So are GHS Super Steels 44-106, which come in "medium scale" (35.5" winding).

5500 SET - MEDIUM SCALE SUPER STEELS™

Since 1964, GHS Strings has been expertly winding high-quality electric guitar strings in the heart of southwestern Michigan. As a leading manufacturer, we blend tradition with innovation to produce a wide variety of strings for electric and acoustic guitars, bass guitars, classical guitars...

www.ghsstrings.com

Warwick 40-100 and Roto 40-90 are lighter and not as stiff.

 

[doran.dragic]

Thanks!

 

[HaphAsSard]

I'm looking for a set of medium scale bass strings.

I've been using D'Addario XLs mostly because I can always get them and I like the fact that they are bright sounding and that they last a long time. Also they are cheap. However, they are very soft and I'd maybe like to try out stiffer strings. They don't have to be nickel plated like the XLs.

Some strings I'm considering:

Duesenberg BSRS1: stainless steel, 50-70-85-110.
GHS Boomers: cost about the same as Duesenberg. Never owned a pair but they seem to be loved by many. Nickel plated steel, either 45-65-80-100 or 45-65-85-105.
Warwick Black Label: Cheaper than Duesenberg and GHS but not by much. Stainless steel, 40-60-80-100.
Rotosound RS66M: the cheapest string that I was able to find. Stainless steel, 40-50-75-90.

The Duesenberg set actually looks to be a prime contender.

[In fact,
@ajkula66: I'm not sure if you have any bass these could fit on, but in case you do:

Duesenberg BSRS1 Bass Strings Medium

Bass Strings Set Medium scale, Thicknesses: 050-070-085-110, Original stringing of the Starplayer basses

www.thomann.de

Duesenberg Nickel Wound 050-110 Bass (Midscale)

Duesenberg strings - The real deal. Because if you want good tone, you need good strings. Set for Bass as used on all Duesenberg Medium-Scale…

store.duesenberg.de

Apparently, it's the shortest bass set they make.]

 

[tindrum]

GHS Boomers are, by far, the stiffest strings I’ve ever used and I’ve tried dozens of brands/models.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

I'm looking for a set of medium scale bass strings.

I've been using D'Addario XLs mostly because I can always get them and I like the fact that they are bright sounding and that they last a long time. Also they are cheap. However, they are very soft and I'd maybe like to try out stiffer strings. They don't have to be nickel plated like the XLs.

Some strings I'm considering:

Duesenberg BSRS1: stainless steel, 50-70-85-110.
GHS Boomers: cost about the same as Duesenberg. Never owned a pair but they seem to be loved by many. Nickel plated steel, either 45-65-80-100 or 45-65-85-105.
Warwick Black Label: Cheaper than Duesenberg and GHS but not by much. Stainless steel, 40-60-80-100.
Rotosound RS66M: the cheapest string that I was able to find. Stainless steel, 40-50-75-90.

Bass Boomer are stiffer and have good tone life.I play DR Lo Riders ( don't expect to see these often at Guitar Center. I buy mine on Amazon) also have long life great tone, but the stainless version are a bit grippy.