Best Markbass Advanced 5 045-130 Alternatives

Based on 6 reviews

I was looking for a relatively bright sounding nickel plated string and tried these. They intonate well, are tonally well balanced with a good low-end response and are long lasting. My current set is still going strong after 4 months (played on a daily basis for an hour or so). They are relatively high-tension which took me some time to get used too. The low B (untapered) works great too, there is tapered version as single string available for those who prefer that. Tried these strings on Jazz and PJ configurations and find they work well on both. They are certainly dear but at the same time a high-quality set of strings.

Based on 5 reviews

Hi have tried about 25 different Bass strings because I noticed, that some strings have a very aggressive and harsh overtone character, that stays even after a few days of playing. Other strings sound very nice and round and smooth when they are new on the bass, but after some playing they loose all their freshness and sound only dull. Some other sound great but do not feel very comfortable as they feel rough and sharp and make a hughe noise when you are sliding over the fretboard. After trying the DR highbeams (nice, but in my opinion they have too much of the overtones) and the rounder sounding DR lowriders, I tried the nickel covered version of both. The Sunbeams are the nickel version of the highbeams and the tite fite are the nickel low riders. The difference is in the profile of the...

Based on 5 reviews

I have been a fan of Elixir strings for about 4 years now. They are easy to play and sound very well balanced. Elixirs coated nickelwounds sound "set in" right out of the box and keep that tone for months. The only thing these strings could not pull off was a bright, punchy slapping-tone. And this is where this set of stainless steel Elixirs can really shine! I put them on my 5-string fretless first and was amazed with the brilliance and vocal qualities of these strings. The notes sounded clearer but were lacking just a bit of "body" in comparison to the nickel-version of this coated string. You could hear the subtle differences on long, sustaining notes and especially harmonics. I personally prefer the nickelwounds on my fretless. A few days later I put the stainless...

Based on 4 reviews

I bought these for a Warwick bass that I have had trouble getting strings for in the past, they are the right length and I had no trouble getting the low B into the bridge and string saddle. With a bit of adjustment to the bass for the new string type I tried them out and they feel and play brilliantly, a lot smoother than steel strings and much deeper and richer sounding as the bass itself is quite punchy anyways. They seem to keep their "new" tone longer than Ernie Ball and other strings I have tried. I will be staying with these strings in future.

Based on 3 reviews

If only some had told me earlier to stop wasting money on Ernie Ball, D'Addario, and DR... I have a Warwick German Pro Series 5 strings Corvette $$. The problem with the Warwick bridge is that the low B string saddle is the same size as the other strings; hence, untapered B strings aren't going to sit properly. I've tried D'Addario 127 steel strings as the B string is tapered, but it sounded pretty thin. These Sadowsky strings and my Warwick together absolutely sing. Plus I'm a big fan of standard 45-130 gauge. These strings add a whole lot of brilliance and treble that a lot of Warwick models seem to lack - especially in passive mode. And the black wrapping on top of the strings where the strings meet the tuning pegs look absolutely cool. Sadowsky was one of my last options in my...

Based on 3 reviews

I'm using these in a Sadowsky MV5. Sadowsky basses ship with the stainless steel version of these. I very much liked the steels, but they were really bright. I actually had them on the bass for 6 months and they still hadn't died. The reason I switched was because I wanted something mellower and less aggressive, with a softer touch. The Nickels offer just that. They're rounds alright, plenty of clarity and bite. But they seem more responsive to use of the VTC (passive tone control) and are, for me, more versatile and workable. They also have a smoother feel. I've tried other brands, but I like a tapered B, and the Sadowsky just sound right. I'd suggest these for anyone that likes rounds, but doesn't want such an aggressive sound. With the tone control these will take you from old...

Based on 3 reviews

These strings sound fantastic, not scooped or overly forward in any frequency range according to to my ears. They have a very good string-lifetime, going up to 4-6 months for me personally until they completely die. Maybe even more so than the sound, they feel really good which is equally important to me. They feel incredibly smooth and more responsive to my attack than most other strings, and that while being stainless-steel. They are hex-core strings so they are slightly stiffer than you might expect, but this allows for lower action (hence lo-riders) to compensate for, which I think is great. If you can afford these, I would strongly reccomend them.

Based on 1 reviews

Using these strings on Sire Marcus Miller V7 bass. I had Daddario nickel wound strings before. Daddario strings had a fat dark tone and when I came up trying these DR Strings the sound became way more brighter and slapping with an active Jazz bass sounded a little bit too sharp, agressive. The harmonics sound beautiful and as the strings are fresh - It's easy to make them sound. The quality of the strings is just perfect, hard to believe that It's handmade. Also, You must take a good care of them for the best sound quality. These strings have a little bit sharp feel, so for sensitive players - It may be really sharp. The sound of the strings really reminds me Victor Wooten, because of his PJ pickup system. But I'm more into rough fat tone for slapping so in future I'm up to try...

Based on 34 reviews

As a veteran session and live performance bassist of 45 years, string quality has always been an important aspect. I had tried at least 5 different name-brands before settling on the Ernie Ball "slinky" series. For my vintage fretless 5 string, I use the 2836 regular slinky "Bass 5" set. The strings break in quick and the harmonic response , tonality and flexibility seem to last for up to 8 months even under heavy use! Likewise, the slinky strings don?t "eat" my fingerboard, which is very important when using round wound strings on a fretless bass. I will add to all the above that Ernie Ball bass strings are in my opinion, the best "band for the buck" for any professional bassist .I will remain a loyal endorser of the "Slinky Bass 5" set...

Based on 8 reviews

I have been using this brand of strings now for about 6 years and I think they are great strings. Once they have worn it the brightness mellows out and they come into their own. I use them for all genres of music I do from reggae, jazz funk, blues, to acoustic folk. My only gripe with them is that they are rough to the touch when new and it takes about two weeks of daily playing for them to feel comfortable enough to use on a gig without getting sore fingers. I tend to change them as soon as they start sounding dull which is around 8 to 10 months of regular playing and rehearsals. Once they loose their brightness I tend to move them onto my other bass that I use exclusively for reggae and they stay on that bass for about a year, or I keep them in my gig bag as spares..