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Warwick Strings
Cheap bass strings that still sound good.
These strings may very well be the most affordable bass strings that there are, and sure they have their shortcomings: mainly lack of body to the tone (they sound a bit scooped), low durability (compared to my standards and considering my playing technique, that is),
and some kind of rawness to the touch (by that I just mean these are just not silky smooth and soft like some more expensive brands are); but their not that bad either, and especially I like their presence in the higher frequencies.
I consider them to be a very viable option in various situations.
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These are definitely good for a student, or someone who just play to himself and as such has no need for a particular tone.
These are good for someone who uses a very effected tone, and so is not relying so much on the strings alone.
These are good for someone who plays heavy music, mainly metal, and would go for a scooped sound anyway.
Also could be good for someone who likes to change strings very often to keep the fresh sound and doesn't want to spend a fortune.
These strings may very well be the most affordable bass strings that there are, and sure they have their shortcomings: mainly lack of body to the tone (they sound a bit scooped), low durability (compared to my standards and considering my playing technique, that is),
and some kind of rawness to the touch (by that I just mean these are just not silky smooth and soft like some more expensive brands are); but their not that bad either, and especially I like their presence in the higher frequencies.
I consider them to be a very viable option in various situations.
For instance:
These are definitely good for a student, or someone who just play to himself and as such has no need for a particular tone.
These are good for someone who uses a very effected tone, and so is not relying so much on the strings alone.
These are good for someone who plays heavy music, mainly metal, and would go for a scooped sound anyway.
Also could be good for someone who likes to change strings very often to keep the fresh sound and doesn't want to spend a fortune.
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Excelent value for money spent
Basic set of strings, nice feeling on the fingers not to rough, it's a good set for rehearsal but not as good for recordings. I use them on my Fender p bass and the sound is great.
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Poor intonation
Intonation is all over the place with these string. I have now tried 3 sets and the intonation setting on the bass was totally off.
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Hmm... Pay more, get better.
Well, I bought these as they were cheap for a second bass I own. They're solid metal, no material at the ends, no aggregation at the ends, just metal. They're quite twangy upon installation, too much high end and almost buzz. I rarely break strings, nearly never. One of these broke after a couple of months. Don't let the Warwick brand fool you, they're cheap for a reason. Save up a wee bit more and get yourself a better pair I'd say.
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Jt
Great for the price
Keeps its very good tone for a long time. Best value ever for the price. Not too bright a tone in a good way.
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Very good
For the price those are very good.
I prefer those to a Ernie ball or something like that
I prefer those to a Ernie ball or something like that
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DOA
This review is probably an outlier, but I gave a set to my brother, and he said that the ball end had come off before he had even strung it on his L2500.
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Good basic strings
I have been using these strings on and off for years, and for the price they can't be beaten. Main pros & cons (based on years of use, not just the latest set I got):
+ Price / quality ratio, can't be beaten
+ Tone is good
+ I've never checked any tension tables in my life, but the stiffness is enough for detuning (one step to D standard) with a normal 34" bass.
+ never broken one, live or otherwise.
- The texture is rougher than for example in D'addario roundwounds, closer to Rotosound in feel (IMHO)
- the brightness will be gone faster than D'addarios, Foderas etc. more expensive strings but I've noticed that this is related to how acidic your hands/sweat is. Mine will kill strings within a month with just moderate playing. So adjust this minus accordingly.
+ Price / quality ratio, can't be beaten
+ Tone is good
+ I've never checked any tension tables in my life, but the stiffness is enough for detuning (one step to D standard) with a normal 34" bass.
+ never broken one, live or otherwise.
- The texture is rougher than for example in D'addario roundwounds, closer to Rotosound in feel (IMHO)
- the brightness will be gone faster than D'addarios, Foderas etc. more expensive strings but I've noticed that this is related to how acidic your hands/sweat is. Mine will kill strings within a month with just moderate playing. So adjust this minus accordingly.
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Bassist needs this
Need to change your strings to get a good recording results, and this price is just right for a great bass tone.
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HIGH QUALITY AND VERY GOOD SOUND
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