
Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Bass Strings
Jun 12, 2019 · We’ve got you covered if you need Short Scale bass strings or Super Long Scale bass strings. Our new Beefy Slinkys are also the perfect options for those ultra-low tunings. Prefer more strings? Check out our bass strings for 5 and 6 string basses.
Oval profile flatwound strings? - TalkBass.com
Feb 7, 2021 · Oval strings would be incredibly difficult to manufacture, and incredibly difficult to put on the bass properly, (whatever the proper way would be). They wouldn’t fit well on the bridge saddle or in the nut slots, and the intonation would likely be difficult impossible to set.
Specialty Strings - Ken Smith Basses
The Compressor Bass Series. Nickel-iron Alloy Round Wound The Outer Winding Is Compressed To An Oval Shape Just Before Being Wound On The String Crisp And Brilliant Sound With A Smoother Than Round Wound Feel *38″ Winding Length To Silk ( +/- 1/2″) Silk Wrapping At Both Ends To Protect Your Valuable Hardware Also Available For 5 & 6 String ...
GHS Bass Strings from Bright to Mellow
Jan 15, 2020 · The outer winding is wrapped around the string with the wider part of the oval making up the surface of the string. The result is a fast and smooth to the touch string surface that makes little to no finger noise. These Pressure Wound bass strings are great in the studio as well as live performance.
U•BASS® Strings - Kala Brand Music Co.™
Replace or upgrade your U•BASS® Strings with a fresh set, including the original Road Toad Pahoehoe U•BASS® Strings, the Kala Round Wound U•BASS® Strings, and more! Check out each string set's notes on compatibility and tone to ensure it will be the right fit for your U•BASS® model and playstyle.
Best bass strings 2025: Optimize tone, feel and lifespan - Guitar World
Jul 31, 2023 · When it comes to finding a fresh set of strings for your bass guitar, you’ve got options, and lots of them, which can make it hard to know exactly what to go for. In this guide to the best bass strings available today we’re going to …
Ken Smith Bass Strings for Sale - Strings and Beyond
Ken Smith Nickel Slick Round bass strings are nickel and iron round-wound strings with a ground outer surface, producing a bright, “fat” sound and super-smooth feel. Ken Smith Compressors are made of the same materials as Nickle Slick Rounds but have the outer winding compressed into an oval shape, which gives them a crisp sound while ...
17 Best Bass Strings in 2025 (All Types) - Guitar Lobby
May 5, 2023 · If you're looking for the best bass guitar strings, look no further! Over the years I have tested dozens of strings, and in this article, I share my favorites at different price points.
Looking for the perfect precision bass strings - TalkBass.com
Jul 19, 2011 · If you want to have both sounds, strings won't do it. That's like asking what tires can you get for your car that would be great for racing on the oval but would be great also for rallying. They're both designed to be different.
Bass Guitar String Buying Guide - InSync - Sweetwater
A bass’s strings can make a big difference in the tone of your bass. Some strings are brighter and deliver a punchier tone that is ideal for rock, country, pop, and more. Other strings are warmer and more subdued, but offer a fuller, fatter bottom end that’s perfect for jazz, reggae, and that old-school rock and Motown sound.