Which strings for 30th ann. SR?

[Rev. Cornelius]

I would like to get an idea of which brands and gauges of strings everyone favors on their 30th ann SR and most importantly, why?

Thanks,

Rev. C

[Eggman]

Most in forum will rave about Ernie Ball strings.

Super Slinkys are stock on 4 stringers. That is what I keep on mine. Many will extoll of the virtues of putting flats on your SR4 30th.

[MrMusashi]

i like the hybrid slinkys..

they got: the right amount of ooomfh, they dont get like glue if you sweat on your hands, they last for a long time (zing wise) and i like the added tension on the e and a string. last but not the least: they support our fav instrument maker

MrM

ps: i like the roundwounds on the fretless as well. it really makes the bass sing while it got some zing as well

[mrpackerguy]

Rhymes the "GI" Flats

[Aussie Mark]

Originally Posted by mrpackerguy

Rhymes the "GI" Flats

+1

[Rod Trussbroken]

Originally Posted by Rev. Cornelius

I would like to get an idea of which brands and gauges of strings everyone favors on their 30th ann SR and most importantly, why?

Thanks,

Rev. C

I'm more than happy with regular slinky Bass strings so I didn't bother trying other brands.

[stingray56funk]

I have DR Marcus Miller Fat Beams on mine. Love the tone...but I was a DR player before I put them on the 30th AV. I also should say that I put the strings on at the store when I purchased the bass and have only had them on there for a month. Haven't had time to try other brands on there.

[Rev. Cornelius]

Originally Posted by stingray56funk

I have DR Marcus Miller Fat Beams on mine. Love the tone...but I was a DR player before I put them on the 30th AV. I also should say that I put the strings on at the store when I purchased the bass and have only had them on there for a month. Haven't had time to try other brands on there.

What gauge MMFB's did you use and if it was 45-105 did you need to adjust the nut slot?

Thanks

[Evolver]

Originally Posted by mrpackerguy

Rhymes the "GI" Flats

me too...

[mobis.fr]

Originally Posted by mrpackerguy

Rhymes the "GI" Flats

i had them to, but after some recodrings i swichted back to d'****o pickls... because the D&G strings were to thin sounding. but the E&A were perfect!

[stingray56funk]

Originally Posted by Rev. Cornelius

What gauge MMFB's did you use and if it was 45-105 did you need to adjust the nut slot?

Thanks

The MMFB's that I bought were 45,65,85,105. Fit fine and sound incredible! I dig the sound better after a week of playing...then the DR's are a little less harsh feeling and sound a little duller. Perfect to me!

[muthafunk]

Wanted to post that earlier and warn people, but was too lazy for a new thread, sorry

I tried D'Addario EXL165 45-105


no nut adjustments were needed, but E-string winding happened to be too short for Thru-Bodu bridge, as you may see on the photo:




I couldn't prove it to cause any fret buzzing, but I could imagine that it's possible to put the E string lower if it was a little bit longer.

[muthafunk]

At first I was suspecting that this was done on purpose, so people wouldn't have to adjust the nut for bigger E string. But here's the photo with DR Low Riders 45-105. The winding ends in the normal spot:

[Rev. Cornelius]

Are the 34" TI nickel flats (JF344) long enough for the string through body of the 30th?

Thanks

[Randracula]

I have Stainless Steel Super Slinkys on my 30th right now and it sounds great.Punchy as heck and bright but not too bright......Much respect and thanks to Jodi for recommending these at NAMM