I personally like Elixir strings, nines are good if you're doin rock and roll. The Elixirs hav a bright sound and last forever. Source(s): Play an Epiphone Les Paul custom studio a... http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=201...
i would go with the thunderbird, i'm not too big on dean basses.... they arent too versitile... and i heard they are awkward to play with on stage because of the shape and size... ... http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=200806...
