I'm new to RIC basses and need string advice

jpoprock · Post by **jpoprock** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 5:29 pm

I see you guys like mainly Pyramid strings it seems. I'm recieving my first RIC bass soon and I think I want to try flatwounds on it. It's a 74 4001. I've played both flats and rounds on diff RIC's before in the music store and loved them both. But I'm so new to RIC's that I really don't know exactly what to do. All this stuff w/ 'tension" etc. I don't want to eat a $50 set of strings! Could someone point me in the right direction please?

Oh, and if I do decide to put rounds on it, does it matter what kind? I typically use Elixers on my other bass, and I'm very happy w/ them. But it could be a whole new ballgame on a RIC, I just don't know.

Thanks!
Jason

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 5:46 pm

I like TI Jazz flats personally.....Pyramids are nice and smooooth.....I like those too, they ARE pricey but last a long , long time!!!

jps · Post by **jps** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 6:28 pm

I use D'Addario Chromes in a 40-55-75-95 set on all my Rickenbackers. Sounds great with a nice smooth feel.

bassman · Post by **bassman** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 3:38 am

I prefer Dean Markley Blue Steels (Roundwounds) on my 1973 4001. I use med-lite gauge. Never had a neck problem.

apollo11 · Post by **apollo11** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 4:22 am

I just put a set of TI Jazz flats on my 4003--switched them over from another bass. Wow, beautiful sound, much like McCartney's Sgt. Pepper era. The Ric bite is toned down slightly, but it now has more of a vintage sound. They are as quiet as a church mouse when sliding up and down the fretboard.

The TI's really seem to be the cream of the crop for flats, over others I have used (Rotosound, Fender Nylons, Ernie Ball, etc). They are extremely smooth and very, very flexible. The lighter gauge makes them a breeze to play, in my opinion.

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 6:11 am

Jason,

I have a used (about 1 hour) set of Pyramids that I will make you a deal on if you're interested.

jpoprock · Post by **jpoprock** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 6:36 am

Kevin...

email me buddy! rockula01 at yahoo dot com!

Thanks!

jpoprock · Post by **jpoprock** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 6:36 am

Kevin...

email me buddy! rockula01 at yahoo dot com!

Thanks!

lowendbob · Post by **lowendbob** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 10:24 am

La Bella Deep Talkin flats
http://www.juststrings.com/lab-760fl.html
or
Chromes
http://www.juststrings.com/dad-ecb81s.html

I like them both, but the Chromes are a lot less expensive.