Best Thomastik IN344 Alternatives

Based on 45 reviews

I was sceptical at first about all the fuss that was going on about these strings but thought about giving them a try. I am very satisfied and returned to them again. At first they feel a little bit slippery and have that trebly metallic new string sound like any other new strings but of course it goes away after few weeks or days(depends on how much you play)and it stays with a very nice punchy and bright sound for a long time. I took the last ones off after playing them for one and a half year. They actually still sounded pretty good but the coating was starting to come off and they did not feel so good to play anymore. I don't think that there is something "out of this world" about them sound-wise - they have a pretty typical roundwound string sound(after they are broken in)...

Based on 12 reviews

These strings aren't for everyone but personally I absolutely love them! If you're into British 60s/70s rock there's a good chance the bass player in your favourite band used these strings. They really SCREAM 70s British rock! They do take some time to break in though, more than most other strings I've tried. The also break in very unevenly across the strings. And weirdly, the D+G lose that "new string" clank a lot sooner than the E+A. The lower strings actually stay clanky longer than the higher strings. This is the opposite of every other strings I've used. Really weird. Once they've settled in they will be very smooth but still slightly brighter than most flatwounds. The lows won't be as thumpy as the typical old school flatwound. The mids... are just GORGEOUS! These...

Based on 11 reviews

I am playing bass guitar for about 17 years now and I have tried almost every brand of bass strings but Elixir is the only one I prefer the most. Smooth for the fingers, great clear sound that lasts 2-3 times more than any other brand and they stay clean because of the nanoweb. I am using the XL scale because I have 2 string through basses and an Ibanez BTB675, 5 string 35" scale, so for this I have to buy separately a fifth XL string, which is the Elixir .130XL TW Bass Single String. Despite the expensive price, I prefer these than changing strings every 2 months.

Based on 6 reviews

I cannot recommend these strings enough. I've used DR strings for quite a few years now, previously using the Hi-Beams, Lo-Riders and Sunbeams. The strings in this review "Tite Fite Medium NMH-45" are the Nickel Lo-Riders and as such are similar to the DR stainless steel Lo-Riders in sound but the fact they are nickel rather than steel makes the sound a little darker and warmer and also makes them a little bit easier on the fingers, which I prefer. They are still quite "punchy" sounding but definitely less bright compared to the Hi-Beams and other brands such as the standard Ernie Ball strings. They also last a very long time compared to some cheaper alternatives, depending on how much you play and how worn you like your strings, I prefer my strings to be played in a...

Based on 5 reviews

I play hard, I break strings. People say it's bad technique. I'm just living life. I break a string or 2 pretty much every week. I've been questing for big boi strings which won't crumple and break in the face of doom riffs in a matter of minutes. DR Fat Beams have proved to be the biggest toughest bois of them all and last longer than any other strings. They sound bright without sounding thin and there's great definition to their low end. If you're playing metal or rock, I'd highly recommend. These boiis will you give you the punchy definition you need in your low mids.

Based on 4 reviews

As with other nickel wound strings, these strings sound well balanced to my ears; they are neither too bright nor too warm (compared with other string types), but depending on your setup, you can easily push them in either direction (but not drastically). After having them on my bass for ~3 months now, they did lose some "freshness" after 1-2 weeks, yet they still sound great and didn't lose much character since then. If you prefer more balanced sound and you're looking for a durable strings, I would recommend to try these out.

Based on 3 reviews

I have been playing DR strings for years and just love the smooth feel and versatile sound of any of their strings. Lately I've been tuning my both bases down to e-flat and back up to e (including drop tunings) very often even at the same Gig. I love a rough but precise sound for my Gibson RD Artist since I'm playing a lot of stoner and metal. I was astonished how reliable these strings are. Tuning is not a problem and the sound was what I had expected. Only one advice for buyers: if freshly put on your bass, bend and stress the strings several times because they're not stable at the first notes at all.

Based on 3 reviews

These are one of my favorite strings. The main advantage of this strings is longevity without sacrificing brightness and feel of uncoated strings. Many coated strings feel different, slicker, and sound less bright out of the box, but these don't. They are quite bright and a bit rough on the fingers, just like the uncoated stainless steel strings, and that is something I like for some reason - just a bit more grippy texture compared to other coated strings. They feel raw. They last quite some time, I've had them on one of my basses for almost a year now, and they sound almost exactly the same as when I put them on (bear in mind that I have several basses, ie not all of them get played all the time, so ymmv). Some different brands may last even longer and better withstand heavy sweat, but...

Based on 3 reviews

I bought these strings for my Cort Action DLX and in bright daylight they look really good but if you use them with a black light infront of you they really start glowing. The Bass stings are nice to play and have noc sharp edges and in standart tuning the have a nice tension. I play them without am pick so the coloured coating is barely touched. They have a nice warm sound at least on my Cort Action DLX. One hint if you have a bridge where you have to pull the string through use some balistol on the stings so you don't scratch up the coloured coating.

Based on 2 reviews

Using the third different product of Pyramid on my Hofner bass again I have to say the quality is great. They feel great. You can play them very comfortable, thy fit very great on the bass. Playing it acoustically you realize very fast the aggressive stainless steel sound of this set of bass strings by Pyramid. Plugging it into the amplifier the sound gets warmer and deeper again which is the typical characteristic of a Hofner Beatles Bass, but this time with some more aggression. Compared to the Flatwound set of Pyramid the tone lasts much longer and has greater sustain and is much more than a simple "Plop" and makes it not that vintage but different with a bit modern touch.