Rocky McDougall Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Many times I have bought a used bass and was unsure what strings were on it. I would like to start a database on these colors and could use your help. If you could list some of the strings that you have and sure of the color of the silk or if they have no silk I will compile the data and make it known to our forum. Thanks, Rocky To start: TI Jazz flats - bright red D'Addario Chrome flats - silver blue "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb, voting on what to eat for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb, contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Here's what I had lying around: Rotosound Swing Bass-red Dean Markley Blue Steel-blue La Bella Deep Talkin' Baaa (flatwounds)-baby blue GHS Brite Flats-black Pedulla-black DR strings--all types-no silk Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky-no silk Elixir Nanowebs-no silk I didn't realize that I had so many strings lying around. I guess it's time to start restringing again. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Oddly. my DR HiBeams have black silk. Export? My Rotosound 55 Compressors have green silk. G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Fender 7150, yellow. I still have the .pdf chart from BassPlayer's Wind Tasting article several years back, it has color pictures that are (mostly) clear enough to help. - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcadmus Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 D'addario XLs -- none. "Tours widely in the southwestern tip of Kentucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnr49r Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Dean Markely SR2000 - gold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 La Bella black tapewounds - Purple. Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Fender 7150, yellow. I still have the .pdf chart from BassPlayer's Wind Tasting article several years back, it has color pictures that are (mostly) clear enough to help. Yes, please. Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 La Bella Super Steps - black silk. Infeld Super Alloy - red silk. TI Jazz Flats - red silk. EB Super Slinky - no silk. D'Addario Half Rounds - no silk. Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 D'addario XL Chromes 5 string flats (regular light gage) = blue Ernie Ball Slinkys 5 string = none (pretty much mentioned already) DR Long necks 5 string Tapered = none Martin Phosphor Bronze Acoustic bass = none Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHINO_ROB Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Dean Markley Skull Crushers = green F-bass = Black Carvin flats = purple Carvin rounds = black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Fender 7150, yellow. I still have the .pdf chart from BassPlayer's Wind Tasting article several years back, it has color pictures that are (mostly) clear enough to help. Yes, please. PM an email address. Sorry I don't have a web site I can post it to right now, it seems Geocities left me without saying goodbye. - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I still have the .pdf chart from BassPlayer's Wind Tasting article several years back, it has color pictures that are (mostly) clear enough to help Yes, please. PM an email address. Sorry I don't have a web site I can post it to right now, it seems Geocities left me without saying goodbye. clicky linky robb. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Dang you robb! - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky McDougall Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 I don't think it shows the silk on the winder end. Many have silk there but not on the ball end. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb, voting on what to eat for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb, contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 When I restring a bass I put the paper cover from the string bag/box into the little pocket in the little bag that has my little doo-dads that I keep in my gig suitcase. I should probably start marking on this paper which bass it belongs to, but that hasn't yet been an issue. If you have a separate case for each bass, that'd be a better place for it. Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I don't think it shows the silk on the winder end. Many have silk there but not on the ball end. tru dat. The Wind Tasting images are ball end only with no mention of whether or not the other end is wrapped. - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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