Members burdizzos Posted August 18, 2007 Members Share Posted August 18, 2007 After playing Dean Markley steels for years. I went back to GHS because I got a bad batch of strings from DM that broke. I really like Boomers, they work well and they are cheap. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emprov Posted August 18, 2007 Members Share Posted August 18, 2007 Started using them about five years ago, haven't looked back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Apendecto Posted August 18, 2007 Members Share Posted August 18, 2007 How often do you change them? Yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members burdizzos Posted August 18, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 18, 2007 Monthly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emprov Posted August 18, 2007 Members Share Posted August 18, 2007 How often do you change them? When they need changing or whenever I get around to it. I usually get around to it about 3 months after they need changing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rummy Posted August 18, 2007 Members Share Posted August 18, 2007 Stupid guitar center didn't have nickel low riders, so I ended up picking up these. They were much cheaper, but I haven't put them on yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted August 18, 2007 Members Share Posted August 18, 2007 When they need changing or whenever I get around to it. I usually get around to it about 3 months after they need changing. I'd say it's way past time for an avatar changing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emprov Posted August 18, 2007 Members Share Posted August 18, 2007 I'd say it's way past time for an avatar changing! Just changed this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted August 18, 2007 Members Share Posted August 18, 2007 Just changed this morning. *damn Fitzwell, I know this is all his fault...* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted August 18, 2007 Members Share Posted August 18, 2007 I haven't used Boomers for 10 years, but not for any particular reason. I used EB Slinkys for a long time, and the last time I changed strings I went with the D'Addario coated strings. I liked them for a while but now they're deader than any non-coated string I've ever played could get. They're gone. Maybe I'll give a set of Boomers a shot next time. I'm not a string loyalist really, I just like them to last as long as possible, and the coateds lasted a month.C7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rippin' Robin Posted August 18, 2007 Members Share Posted August 18, 2007 I just picked up a set of GHS boomers to put on the MTD. Wholesale rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted August 18, 2007 Members Share Posted August 18, 2007 I've been using Boomers exclusively for over 10 years, and get a good solid 1-3 months out of a set, depending on how much I'm playing that particular bass... Their mediums give me the tone I need, are consistant, and I can *usually* get a set for under $20 - for my drop tuned basses, I just use a Boomer .110 - a local shop ordered in 12 of them at my request, and sells them to me for $6 apiece... Boomer fan here... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members walkerci Posted August 19, 2007 Members Share Posted August 19, 2007 Monthly. Huh? I change them when they break or every 10 years (when I remember to), which ever comes first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Apendecto Posted August 19, 2007 Members Share Posted August 19, 2007 Huh? I change them when they break or every 10 years (when I remember to), which ever comes first. I've heard that quote before... Is is Donald Duck Dunn or the dude from ZZ Top? Yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted August 19, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 19, 2007 Boomers are my string of choice as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zesty brick Posted August 19, 2007 Members Share Posted August 19, 2007 i use EB hybrid slinkys, but i might i have to try these boomers you speak of because i havent changed the strings in 2 years so i think its time to get some new ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roguetitan Posted August 19, 2007 Members Share Posted August 19, 2007 Boomers Are Da Bomb Baby! I have a set on a MIM fender that I have had since forever and they are still good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bleepo Posted August 19, 2007 Members Share Posted August 19, 2007 you know DM will send you new strings if you email them and complain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DevilRaysFan Posted August 19, 2007 Members Share Posted August 19, 2007 Boomers are my string of choice but I cant afford them: I change strings every 15hrs-25hrs of play which comes up to 3 to 5 nights of play and/or they begin to lose brightness-- therefore, although I love Boomers, I get the cheapest-ass string I can find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roguetitan Posted August 19, 2007 Members Share Posted August 19, 2007 Boomers are my string of choice but I cant afford them: I change strings every 15hrs-25hrs of play which comes up to 3 to 5 nights of play and/or they begin to lse brightness-- therefore, although I love Boomers, I get thecheapest-ass string I can find DAYUM DOOD!send me your old worn out strings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted August 19, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 19, 2007 Boomers are my string of choice but I cant afford them: I change strings every 15hrs-25hrs of play which comes up to 3 to 5 nights of play and/or they begin to lose brightness-- therefore, although I love Boomers, I get the cheapest-ass string I can find You need a string deal. Get on that. Oh wait, your a keyboardist now, never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DevilRaysFan Posted August 19, 2007 Members Share Posted August 19, 2007 You need a string deal. Get on that. Oh wait, your a keyboardist now, never mind. I still gig up to 3 nights/days per week playing bass ( played a Saturday day gig on bass:cool: played keys Saturday night ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Filobassman Posted August 19, 2007 Members Share Posted August 19, 2007 I tried boomers but went back to rotosounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted August 19, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 19, 2007 I still gig up to 3 nights/days per week playing bass ( played a day gig today on bass:cool: played keys last night ) Knock off that frowny crap. Any gig is a good gig and being able to work gigs from multiple instruments makes you a much better (and more desirable) musician. Besides, you could play keys exclusively for the next 10 years and still be more of a bass player than I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DevilRaysFan Posted August 19, 2007 Members Share Posted August 19, 2007 Knock off that frowny crap. Any gig is a good gig and being able to work gigs from multiple instruments makes you a much better (and more desirable) musician. Besides, you could play keys exclusively for the next 10 years and still be more of a bass player than I am. I'll give you the "any gig is a good gig" statement, especially as it pays my bills - Yay! ( I poop my diaper) - but that "more of a bass player" melarkey is a bunch of doo doo......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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