Thread subject: STATII.COM: For all things Status-Graphite :: Strings for my S-2
Posted by status on 26-11-2006 00:45
#1
Here's the problem guys and girls. On my Empathy I used Elixir Nanoweb strings and loved them. I now have a 5 string bass and I can't find 5 string sets of Elixirs! Aaaaargh.
I don't like strings that are too bright and would appreciate suggestions of a suitable 5 string alternative?
Cheers
Posted by MrWalker on 26-11-2006 02:01
#2
There are 5-string Elixir Nanoweb string sets out there, so if that's what you want, why not just order it on the net?
Posted by status on 26-11-2006 02:53
#3
Oh right. I looked at Stringbusters and Strings Direct and didn't see them on there.
Next question then:
Anyone know somewhere that stocks them?
Posted by Steve on 26-11-2006 06:26
#5
Do you not like the hotwires?
Posted by status on 26-11-2006 06:46
#6
Only ever tried the halfwounds which I had on my old Shark. I plan to get another set of those for the new Shark as they suited the bass really well.
Posted by G-77 on 26-11-2006 11:45
#7
Why dont you try some flatwounds.
Posted by status on 26-11-2006 21:05
#8
Well the halfwounds sounded great and were a good compromise between rounds and flats. As you know I don't like my strings to be too bright!
Posted by MrWalker on 28-11-2006 06:52
#9
They have them at www.stringthis.com I think
Yup:
http://www.stringthis.com/elixir-5strelbass-nano.html
And at Juststrings.com they recommend buying a 4-string set and then add the B or C string (which ever you prefer... or if you play 6) from the single string page.
I've ordered from both, and I think I prefer stringthis.com. Friendly communication and quick and cheap shipping. Juststrings have pretty high shipping costs, but it's a flat rate so if you stock up for a while, it won't get to expenssive per set.
Posted by status on 28-11-2006 07:56
#10
Thanks for the info and for taking the time to do the research.
Posted by G-77 on 28-11-2006 08:23
#11
Chris, you can get Status Hot Wires as Halfwound or Black Nylon.