Epiphone 5-string 24-fret... best strings for metal?

groundrattler · Newbie Alert Joined: 07 Dec 2005 Posts: 1

I play a variety of styles, but focus primarily on fast and heavy stuff (in the tradition of Harris and Butler); most often I play with my fingers, but do use a pick from time to time (for shame!).

Anyways, I need a new set of strings (had the same set on since I bought the instrument used, so don't know what type is on there now), and was wondering if anyone had advice for me.

Rock on.

Low E Louie · Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 12:41 am Post subject:

Find out what some of your metal bassists use. Geezer Butler used heavy gauge steel Rotosound strings on earlier recordings but now he uses DR Hi-Beams.

See also the geezer butler thread:

http://www.bassdogs.com/message-board-forum/about2702.html

PS You may not be able to fit heavy gauge strings on your bass without adjusting the nut, so maybe it's best to try medium gauge first

Edit: I checked the rotosound page and Steve Harris uses

AxtoOx · Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 7:48 pm Post subject:

Rotosounds are good, I like DR better. I use stainless steel. Do you need taperd stings on your 5? If so DR long Necks, if not the Hi Beams are fine.
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