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Strings for a Jazz Bass
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 4:29 pm
by gray
I just ran into a great deal I couldn't pass up on a brand new American Jazz Bass. The only thing is that I've been away from Fenders so long that I have no idea what might be some good strings to put on them. Right now there are GHS Bass Boomers on it, and I'm not a big fan. A little too bright. I have TI Jazz Flats on my 77 4001, and I love the sound and feel. However, this is a different animal. Anybody have any suggestions? What do the Fender Jazz owners around here do stringwise? I ask on this forum because it's obviously the place to get quality, straight answers.
Thank you all in advance.
Re: Strings for a Jazz Bass
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 4:57 pm
by phlemmy
I use the same strings on my Jazz as I do on my Rics. DR Black Beauties. If not available, then D'Addario XL.
Re: Strings for a Jazz Bass
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 5:58 pm
by gray
Thanks, I'll make note of it!
Re: Strings for a Jazz Bass
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 6:02 pm
by sloop_john_b
I find Jazz's to be on the trebly side, especially if you lean on the bridge pickup more. Some guys like that Geddy-type sound out of a Jazz, but i'd go with big flats - which is what i'll be doing when I get my Jazz assembled in the coming weeks.
Re: Strings for a Jazz Bass
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 7:43 pm
by charlyg
Chromes!!! I love em on my P/J
Re: Strings for a Jazz Bass
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 9:18 pm
by jps
When I had my AV '62 Jazz Bass I found the TI JFs to be perfect for it.
Re: Strings for a Jazz Bass
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 1:37 am
by johnallg
I'm running Fender 9050 flats on my SX Jazz.
Re: Strings for a Jazz Bass
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 2:09 am
by paologregorio
My Geddy Lee J bass still has the original strings on it(it hasn't had a whole lot of playing time). Does anyone know what they are offhand? I rather like the feel of them and would like to replace them with the same strings when the time comes.
Oops, nevermind-I found it on the company website:
Super 7350M, NPS, p/n 073-7350-006,
Gauges: (.045, .065, .085, .105)
Re: Strings for a Jazz Bass
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 7:48 am
by beacon
I use the Fender Super Bass 8250s Nickel Rounds on my Custom Classic Jazz V....I like the taperwound E and B strings. On the four string version just the E is taperwound I believe. If your a fan of the Ric Nickl rounds (I am) these strings are somewhat similar IMHO.
Re: Strings for a Jazz Bass
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 5:15 pm
by cheyenne
+1 on D'Addario XL's
Re: Strings for a Jazz Bass
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 8:25 pm
by gray
A lot of good replies on this one! Thanks, everybody! I'm writing all of this down.
Re: Strings for a Jazz Bass
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 12:38 am
by woodyng
i just picked up an early 80's warmoth jazz,with rosewood 'board,and i have a set of rotosound nickel rw on it-liking the sound a lot,but can't wait for the strings to break in a bit,then they'll be even better! i also like dr sunbeams,have them on my 4000.
Re: Strings for a Jazz Bass
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 11:16 pm
by rictified
I find Chromes sound good on just about anything so far, not too bright and not too dull, right in the middle. I have them on my fretless P bass and they really cut through.