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After reading all those forums about how certain players swear by them and others hate them for dying quickly or eating their frets, I had to see for myself. I installed them on a Fender HW1 Precision Bass with a Dimarzio Model P pickup.
Feel:
Rougher than nickel-plated strings and DR stainless, but not annoyingly so. More noise while sliding. Very nice tension.
You can smack that low-E and it will stay nice and tight!, it really suited my style. The 43 gauge is also a pleasant surprise. It doesn't feel tiny and too soft like a 40 , but you can bend it easier than a 45.
Sound:
When new, it sounds almost like a grand piano, with great clarity all over the neck. The highs are bright but not unpleasant. I had many string sets that had that annoying high pitched fret click that stayed even after the string went dead. The mids are scooped but there is some unique high-mid content that cuts through, especially when you dig in or play with a pick.
The lows are nice and deep but not boomy. Also high up (above12th fret) on the E string.
Those strings really feel a little 'rude' and 'alive'. There is a certain sweetness to the overtones and string buzz that I enjoyed. The notes pop off the fretboard and the clarity while playing chords is impressive, even down low.
They DO NOT die off quickly, especially if you wipe them with a cloth after playing. I've had them on for 3 weeks now and they settled nicely, with a bit more mids and less presence and scratchiness. I also don't think they would wear down your frets quickly. Use proper fretting hand pressure, with any roundwound string.
In summary:
Great for 'in your face' bass tone.
That's the sound you've heard in so many records! Don't hesitate to try them. Different basses and gear will respond differently, but the liveliness and clarity will be there with these strings.
Feel:
Rougher than nickel-plated strings and DR stainless, but not annoyingly so. More noise while sliding. Very nice tension.
You can smack that low-E and it will stay nice and tight!, it really suited my style. The 43 gauge is also a pleasant surprise. It doesn't feel tiny and too soft like a 40 , but you can bend it easier than a 45.
Sound:
When new, it sounds almost like a grand piano, with great clarity all over the neck. The highs are bright but not unpleasant. I had many string sets that had that annoying high pitched fret click that stayed even after the string went dead. The mids are scooped but there is some unique high-mid content that cuts through, especially when you dig in or play with a pick.
The lows are nice and deep but not boomy. Also high up (above12th fret) on the E string.
Those strings really feel a little 'rude' and 'alive'. There is a certain sweetness to the overtones and string buzz that I enjoyed. The notes pop off the fretboard and the clarity while playing chords is impressive, even down low.
They DO NOT die off quickly, especially if you wipe them with a cloth after playing. I've had them on for 3 weeks now and they settled nicely, with a bit more mids and less presence and scratchiness. I also don't think they would wear down your frets quickly. Use proper fretting hand pressure, with any roundwound string.
In summary:
Great for 'in your face' bass tone.
That's the sound you've heard in so many records! Don't hesitate to try them. Different basses and gear will respond differently, but the liveliness and clarity will be there with these strings.
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P BASS and J BASS
fitted on all my basses. good quality and playability. give me the sound I like, fingerstyle and pick. (I don't do slapping ) Pop and rock style.
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Strong vintage sound
I have an Ibanez SR series and this is the best set that i've ever tried. And the best thing about them is that they last longer even if you play hard with a pick.
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Best bass string!
Real bass sound.
I love them!
I love them!
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Very good
Excellent strings
4 stars for quality is because they get a bit duller rather quickly, but then last very long before they completely die
4 stars for quality is because they get a bit duller rather quickly, but then last very long before they completely die
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best bass strings on the market
reverse tension... billy you the man! I cant go back to "normal" strings after these... too good!
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Five Star Strings!
These have been my go-to strings for quite some time. I have used other Rotosound strings on my basses but the BS signature strings just gives more brightness and attack than the others. The '43 G string is beautiful at the top end where other strings would lose their clarity. This shows that Sheehan was definitely involved in making them I would imagine! Of course they are great quality strings and would usually last me up to eight months on a single use. It also helps when Thomann are selling them for a reasonable price!
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Rotosound Billy Sheehan BS66 Bass strings
I usually order a few sets of these at a time for my Yamaha Attitude bass. Great quality strings and best price on the net from Thomann.
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Best Strings For Drop D
These are the best strings for drop d tuning period. Quality is good but it's nothing exceptional. "Brand new" sound will not be there for a long time but it is worth the comfort.
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