Members Peaveyherman Posted January 15, 2006 Members Share Posted January 15, 2006 Does anyone have opinions on these strings?I'm looking for a 5 string set that has a growly type of sound.Any other suggestions are welcomed.Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Peaveyherman Posted January 15, 2006 Author Members Share Posted January 15, 2006 Whoops!I mean Dean Markley Cryos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted January 15, 2006 Members Share Posted January 15, 2006 I assume those are the ones that have been treated cryogenically? I'm gonna say that cryogenic treatments were all the rage for everything from strings to gun barrels in the mid 90s, but I don't think the treatment actually made a noticeable difference in most instances. For good growl, anything made of stainless steel should work well for starters. I like Everly B-52s personally, and SIT strings as well. Dean Markley/D'Addario are good but I'm less experienced with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Peaveyherman Posted January 15, 2006 Author Members Share Posted January 15, 2006 I'm gonna say that cryogenic treatments were all the rage for everything from strings to gun barrels in the mid 90s, but I don't think the treatment actually made a noticeable difference in most instances. Thanks for the reply and info. I live close to the SIT string factory (or distribution center?),which makes them one of the lowest priced strings by default,though i 've never actually used them. The only other 5 string set i've used were Ernie Balls,but i really can't make myself even try to like them for a number of reasons.I usually prefer DR HI beams,but just wanted to collect some ideas before i actually buy anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bruto Posted January 15, 2006 Members Share Posted January 15, 2006 Luke: "Dean Markley Blue Steels. You've heard of 'em?"Obi Wan (sitting on a rock with '62 Fender Precision): "Now that's a string I haven't had to change in long time - a longgg time." Scene fades with Obi Wan slapping the E causing a rock slide which buries the Sand People. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Peaveyherman Posted January 15, 2006 Author Members Share Posted January 15, 2006 Originally posted by bruto Luke: "Dean Markley Blue Steels. You've heard of 'em?" Obi Wan (sitting on a rock with '62 Fender Precision): "Now that's a string I haven't had to change in long time - a longgg time." Scene fades with Obi Wan slapping the E causing a rock slide which buries the Sand People. HA!LOL I take it you've had some...experiance ... with Blue steels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RevMachineBass Posted January 15, 2006 Members Share Posted January 15, 2006 I used Blue Steels Mediums for quite a while on all my basses, 4's & 5's. They got kind of hard to find locally, so I switched over to DR Low Riders (45-105) on my 4's and DR Long Necks (45-125) on my 5 string. Both Blue Steels and DR's will give you the punchy growl you are looking for. It's just easier for me to find DR's locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sneakyjesus Posted January 15, 2006 Members Share Posted January 15, 2006 ye, I play DRs. They changed my bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mounds Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 I used bluesteel strings on guitar, but never bass.. I love my D'Addario prosteels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hoerni Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 I've used Blue Steels on everything from Bass to guitar and even an acoustic guitar. They have a very disctinct sound, though I 'm not sure I'd call in a growl. I used to like them alot when I played in a metla band. Sounded real good with a pick too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fremenblue Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 The Blue Steels have mad overtones rolling off them. If you dig that, you'll dig them. I eventually moved to nickels and am happy there, Ernie Ball Slinkies or more likely for me, Rotosounds. If you want growl, boost your low mids. I believe Jazz Ad has said this 'til blue in his face. . .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ole Man Blues Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 Chromes.......... OMB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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