what strings for fretless acoustic bass?

[hellonearth07]

Ok, i just about finished up defretting my Michael Kelly acoustic. Its not a dragonfly, it only has dot inlays so dont rag on my for ruining the inlay.

What the real question is is... what strings to use on fretless acoustics? Its a 5 string, and just give me some suggestions of what brands/ kinds of strings to use. Also if anyone knows what strings come stock on MK fretless's let me know

[hellonearth07]

aight, screw it

mods, anyone, you's can shut this damn thing down, i aint getting my answer and i dont feel like raggin on anyone else who doesnt know how quik i can sober up to type a lil bit better

so go right ahead and feel free to shut this thread down

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[hellonearth07]

thanks wintermute

and everyone else, sorry for raggin on everyone, this morning just pissed me off

[Charmand G]

Rotosound RS 885LD Piano String Design might work for you. :)

Don`t know where the rest of the aggresiveness comes from, though.

Good Luck!

[hellonearth07]

thanks for the input charmand

and by the way, i just about have it done, i just have to polyurethane the fretboard now, and i'll be on my way

[Charmand G]

Sure! Just try to stick to roundwound-strings, as they will do less damage to your fretboard. You can also check out nickel-strings for an extra smooth sound.

[hellonearth07]

roundwound??

i thought flatwound did less damage to the fretboard

[Charmand G]

I`ve seen different strings on fretless. Some use roundwounds on maple `cause it`s a harder wood, but on rosewood flatwounds will be better.

Btw, Rotosound Tru-Bass Nylon Tapewounds (tapewounds have been mentioned alot with acoustic basses) have been recommended alot, but I`ve never tested them myself.

[Son of Magni]

There are a great many people, me included, who will tell you that TI Jazz Flats are the best strings available for fretless.

[ebe9]

Another to consider, but they do have pretty high tension are

D'Addario Chromes