[Zoner]

Last night while jamming with the band, I broke my A string while playing, of all songs, "Folsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash. oOo:

I'm an old hand at snapping guitar strings, but I've never broken a bass string before. I have no idea what brands are good and what are shite.

Any of you band types have any opinions? I'll go to the music store and ask, but I figured I'd ask here first.

[geRV]

Johny cash > your face. cuss:

[Merlin122]

ernie ball strings are usually good.

[Zoner]

My first thought was Dean Markley Blue Steels. I've used their acoustic strings before and always liked 'em.

[mopface]

DR black beauties or GHS bassboomers

[BlackJackal]

i use D'Addarios. they've served me well

[Jotun]

you've never replaced strings before? jeez.

well im not completely sure on bass, but if DR or Elixir makes strings for bass, definitely get them. DR's are handmade and last a while. i've just started using elixirs and they feel soooooo good.

[Zoner]

I've never replaced BASS strings before...

Thanks for the recommendations. I'll check 'em out for price n' shit.

[Zoner]

Anyone ever use Dean Markley SR2000 strings? I've read good reviews.

[anti]

Cinco strings are amazing, and they're tough as hell. Check them out.

[Proteus]

Ernie Ball Slinks, they're the only way to go. Bass strings are like 30 bucks though.

[Milla]

Originally Posted by geRV

Johny cash > your face. cuss:

[Jotun]

Originally Posted by Proteus

Ernie Ball Slinks, they're the only way to go. Bass strings are like 30 bucks though.

i hate ernie balls. at first i used them, but after using handmade strings like DRs, i never went back.

[Paintballr]

Go with elixers.

[Zoner]

UPDATE (because you're all dying to know): Went with Dean Markley Blue Steels, 45-100s.

Slapped 'em on last night and they sound beautiful! VERY bright and easy on the fingers.