Warwick 46200 M Red Label 4-stars Reviews

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6 years ago

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.

6 years ago

Fine strings

These strings are not the best in the world, but they work fine on my short scale P bass.

They could project a little bit better, but for the prize they are pretty good.

7 years ago

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.

8 years ago

Nice quality ! Good price !

Good strings for their price in this range, but I expected from Warwick strings to be better .

9 years ago

Good strings for low price

I use this string set as my "daily" strings and it's perfect for that.

There's nothing special for this price, but it's good for gigs or rehearshal also.

I like the price and the quality.

I only miss the cloth coat from the ends.

So this set is worth of every cent! ;)

9 years ago

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.

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.

9 years ago

Yeah good bass strings

Good price, nice product.

10 years ago

Excelent value for money, nothing more

First, you hardly can get better strings for the money. They deserve 5 stars for that only. Soundwise, they're OK, nothing more. A bit quieter than more expensive strings and withe less tension than you would epect from 45-105 steel set.

So, great string for budget or as an emergency replacement set, but I wouldn't use them on my main bass.

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Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Warwick
  • Released in 2010
  • Average price : $11
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