Pyramids on a 4003?

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 7:39 am

So I splurged and bought a set of Pyramid bass strings. Right now i'm playing a stock 4003, though I am thinking of adding one of the Vintage Reissue 4001's to my arsenal.

My question is, do Pyramids sound better with vintage pickups then hi-gains? I assume they were designed to work with older basses, so i'm just thinking that they might not be as good on a 4003.

Does anyone here use Pyramids with a stock 4003?

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 9:20 am

Many of us do, they sound great on 4003's. I have two new 4003's with them and a new 4003FL that's going to come with them installed.

iamthebassman · Post by **iamthebassman** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 9:33 am

I have 'em on an '80 4003 with hi-gains and an '84 4001S with toaster/horseshoe. Sound great on both.

fireglo · Post by **fireglo** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 6:59 pm

I have them on my 4003, and I love them! They sound great.

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 7:12 pm

Had them on my v63, and 4003, couldn't live with then, gave them away

scottpro1969 · Post by **scottpro1969** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 3:08 am

Another vote here for pyramids on my '04 4003. Great sound.

maccaguy · Post by **maccaguy** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 3:10 pm

I've had Pyramids on my 4003S from the time I bought it, and I wouldn't use anything else.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 3:49 pm

Love 'em!

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 4:47 pm

TI flats are nice for old 4001's, sound very much like the original equipment strings that came on them to me.

ratso · Post by **ratso** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 5:24 pm

TI flats on my 68 4001 because thats what it came with. Had never used them before. Love em! Pyramids on my '64 P Bass and Hofner and love them as well! You can't go wrong with either.