BASS STRINGS: Fender

FENDER BASS GUITAR STRINGS

Ok, no big talking about this. Just to say that Fender is producer (maker) of the first electric bass guitar! So, there's the authority...
Excellent tone and long sustain making any bass come alive. Their bass strings have the warm (kind of retro sound), full tone that has become a Fender tradition. Perfectly rounded, transparent sound.

Let's see what they offer:

- Nickel-Plated Steel Roundcore (8250s)
- Nickel-Plated Steel Roundwound (4250s, 5250s, 7250s)
- Bass VI, Nylon Filament, Nylon Tape Wound, Ashbory (5350s, 7120s, 9120s, 9520s)
- Pure Nickel Roundwound (7150s)
- Stainless Flatwound (9050s)
- Stainless Roundwound (7350s)


Personally, I like Fenders strings, but they are not my favorite ones :)

I always say: try them. And so I'll do this time. You don't have to buy them. Jump to the music shop or a friend who use them. It's always a refreshment to play on different strings...

Keep jamming!

www.fender.com

BASS STRINGS: D'Addario

D'ADDARIO BASS GUITAR STRINGS


Whoa! How to say it so it doesn't sound like exaggerating? ....well, I can't. Perfect strings!
Of course, not for everybody, but I think the majority likes them. The company has a tradition more than 100 years old. So, they know their stuff. You can read a nice story about their entire history on the D'Addario website.

In the production, they use the highest quality alloys and constant core tension during winding. The result is superb tone and precise intonation set, strings feel great, sound great, and are long lasting.
Regardless of your playing style, D'Addario has a set that's right for you. And the best thing - they are CHEAP!



Here are the options:

CHROMES - FLAT WOUND
XL - NICKEL PLATED STEEL
EXP - COATED
HALF ROUND - PURE NICKEL
PROSTEELS - STAINLESS STEEL
PHOSPHOR BRONZE - ACOUSTIC BASS


XL - NICKEL PLATED STEEL are the most popular and the best selling set of strings for Bass Guitar. And there's a reason for that, take my word. Precise intonation, bright tone, unparalleled consistency, perfect sound, long lasting........just try them.


www.daddario.com

BASS STRINGS: Elixir

ELIXIR STRINGS

Very nice and rich sound, 3 to 5 times longer than ordinary strings. Have the bright tone and punch of non-coated strings. Feel like traditional strings.
"Those strings have been on that guitar how long?" - the feeling when you try Elixir

Whether you're playing for yourself or for an arena packed with fans, they maintain their like-new sound and their bright lively tones many times longer than ordinary strings to save money, time, aggravation, and a whole lot more.

Series:

Bass Strings with ultra-thin NANOWEB® Coating

PN Gauge Scale G-1 D-2 A-3 E-4

14002 Super Light Long .040 .060 .075 .095
14052 Light Long .045 .065 .080 .100
14077 Medium Long .045 .065 .085 .105
14087 Medium X-Long .045 .065 .085 .105
14102 Heavy Long .050 .070 .085 .105
14502 Acoustic Light Long .045 .065 .085 .100


Bass Custom 5th and 6th Strings with ultra-thin NANOWEB® Coating

PN NANOWEB® Coating Scale Gauge

15332 Medium C - .032
15425 Super Light B - .125
15430 Light B Long .130
15432 Medium B Long .130tw
15433 Medium B X-Long .130tw
15435 Heavy B - .135

Artists playing on ELIXIR:

Larry Hoppen,Glenn Worf,Stephen Dees, Raul Midon, Mark Prentice, Dan Tyminski, Lucas Reynolds, Keller Williams, Keith Moseley, Jedd Hughes, Nickel Creek, Christopher Cross, Geoff Byrd, Catie Curtis, George Marinelli...

BASS STRINGS: Optima

These Strings are actually 24 karat gold plated for longer lasting, tarnish free playing. Optima (formally known like Maxima) strings were originally made in Germany in small quantities to satisfy the most discriminating players and major artists worldwide. As a result, they have always in short supply and hard to find. They have not been made for some time, but now Optima Strings has started production again.

With gold being a non-corrosive material, the strings' properties are greatly enhanced:


Greatly extended life - The plating protects the string core meaning the risk breakage is significantly compared to regular brands.
Excellent playability - As Gold is a soft but durable material, the sensation experienced by your fingertips when playing is unlike any other. String bending is not impared and actually feels softer to the touch.
Brighter tones for longer - You will instantly recognise a brighter sound when playing, but the real joy of using Optima Strings will become apparent when you pick up the guitar after several hours of play and you find that the strings still sound bright and feel new, unlike regular brands that become lifeless and dull within a couple of plays. Also, as Gold is a non-corrosive material, you can leave you guitar strung inactive for long periods of time and it will still sound bright.
Perfect Intonation
Excellent sustain



Optima strings have wonderful , super bright sound and long lasting tone. It's hard to find them, and they are a bit expensive, but they are worth every penny...

OPTIMA SERIES:

2199 Gold strings Light 040, 055, 075, 095
2299 Gold strings regular Light 045, 060, 080, 100
2399 Gold strings Medium 050, 065, 085, 105

BASS STRINGS: DR - The handmade string

Since 1989, DR Handmade Strings ha been dedicated to making wonderful sounding hand made strings. The idea is that the great sound inspires a musician to play better and longer.
Many of DR Handmade team are musicians, and with their own playing experience and obsession with music they are still trying to increase the quality and range of sounds available for bass and guitar players.

DR's goal is to recreate the very best of old handmade craftsmanship and combine that with the most technically advanced materials and coatings available.

Who plays on DM's:

Adam Clayton (U2), Alexi Laiho (Children of Bodom), Bakhiti, Buddy Jewel, Derek Trucks, Ian Hills (Judas Priest), Janice Marie Johnson, Jerry Horton (Papa Roach), Sting....



www.drstrings.com