12 string bass strings

[tomteriffic]

I'm pretty sure it was a 12. ( I may be wrong though)

It was the wife's personal bass, and Greg brought it down for me to try before ordering mine in 2008.

That's the one.

 

[HSB0531]

That's the one.

Now I understand why Greg said it was a custom color.

So we have 1 white and 1 natural cherry finish and a Sh*tload off black.

 

[LedZepmann]

I never tried the SIT brand, but I could never get used to D'addarios.

Yes they're the ones that were made for Hamer with brass ends,mouth they always sounded dull on every bass I tried them on.

My favorites have been: Rotosound and Curt Mangan.

If it makes any difference, Tom Petersson uses Curt Mangan 12 string sets ( he used to at least ).

What color are the silk windings on the Curt Mangan strings?  My B12A came with strings on it that I really like - they sound and feel great and the windings are a gold color - are these the Curt Mangan strings?

 

[Studio Custom]

Hamer Serial Numbers:

http://www.hamerguitars.com/?fa=faq#serial

Ahh, no.

 

[SSII x 2]

http://store.kaliumstrings.com/

These guys are a great string source, and reasonable...

 

[LedZepmann]

http://store.kaliumstrings.com/

These guys are a great string source, and reasonable...

I checked out their site and read their "New to Kalium" page - very interesting and sounds like a great concept.  So are you saying that the strings on my bass and in the photo are made by Kalium?  Thanks!

 

[SSII x 2]

I checked out their site and read their "New to Kalium" page - very interesting and sounds like a great concept.  So are you saying that the strings on my bass and in the photo are made by Kalium?  Thanks!

I didn't mean to imply that, but wouldn't surprise me.  I stumbled onto these guys

when I was looking for a custom set for my Squier Bass VI.  Cool stuff...

 

[LedZepmann]

I didn't mean to imply that, but wouldn't surprise me.  I stumbled onto these guys

when I was looking for a custom set for my Squier Bass VI.  Cool stuff...

Yes they definitely give you the ability to build your own set and select the precise gauge of every string. Their explanation of how they build the strings and materials used for superior tone, and the fact that they don't ship their strings coiled up tightly are things that make sense. I sent them an email asking if they have any pre-selected 12 string bass sets - no reply thus far.  I couldn't find any on their website. 

So did you purchase strings from them?

 

[SSII x 2]

Yes they definitely give you the ability to build your own set and select the precise gauge of every string. Their explanation of how they build the strings and materials used for superior tone, and the fact that they don't ship their strings coiled up tightly are things that make sense. I sent them an email asking if they have any pre-selected 12 string bass sets - no reply thus far.  I couldn't find any on their website. 

So did you purchase strings from them?

No I haven't yet.  Embarrassed to say I haven't played the Bass VI enough to wear out the original

set.  But I will be placing an order soon...

 

[HSB0531]

What color are the silk windings on the Curt Mangan strings?  My B12A came with strings on it that I really like - they sound and feel great and the windings are a gold color - are these the Curt Mangan strings?

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The Curt Manganese's strings don't have silk over the windings.

Rotosound uses red silk.

as far as yellow silk goes, I haven't seen that until now.

 

[LedZepmann]

HSB0531


  Thanks for your reply!  I had received an email back from Curt that confirmed the same thing.. How do you like his strings?  Sweet looking bass there too - love the headstock!

 

[HSB0531]

HSB0531


  Thanks for your reply!  I had received an email back from Curt that confirmed the same thing.. How do you like his strings?  Sweet looking bass there too - love the headstock!

I like the strings a lot. It came from Hamer with the Hamer branded D'Addario strings and they sounded a little harsh and unbalanced with the Bartolini pickups.

I changed them out to the Curt Manganese's set when I saw the TP interview where he wanted a more balanced tone from the strings.

And it does have a better balance now. The D and G sets don't sound as thin or any louder than the E and A sets.

 

[LedZepmann]

I like the strings a lot. It came from Hamer with the Hamer branded D'Addario strings and they sounded a little harsh and unbalanced with the Bartolini pickups.

I changed them out to the Curt Manganese's set when I saw the TP interview where he wanted a more balanced tone from the strings.

And it does have a better balance now. The D and G sets don't sound as thin or any louder than the E and A sets.

Thanks - I'll most likely try a set. I have a fresh set of D'Addario's on my maple B12A those sound great over all, but like you said, perhaps a little thin on the D's and G's.

Here's another company I was pointed toward - here you can really get into custom gauges by putting together your own set: http://store.kaliumstrings.com/index.php/electric-bass-guitar.html

How they build their string is an interesting read..

 

[HSB0531]

Thanks - I'll most likely try a set. I have a fresh set of D'Addario's on my maple B12A those sound great over all, but like you said, perhaps a little thin on the D's and G's.

Here's another company I was pointed toward - here you can really get into custom gauges by putting together your own set: http://store.kaliumstrings.com/index.php/electric-bass-guitar.html

How they build their string is an interesting read..

Thanks, I'm always looking for alternatives.