Best strings for Alternative rock
Ranked by the CYS expert team. Updated 2026-04-20.
#1
#2
Cleartone
9410 EMP Coated Nickel-Plated Steel (.010–.046)
.10 – .46
Price tier: $$
E StandardEb StandardRock
#3
D'Addario
EPS230 ProSteels Bass Light (.045–.100)
.45 – .100
Price tier: $$
E Standard (4-string)Eb Standard (4-string)Rock
#4
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#8
#9
#10
#11
Ernie Ball
Regular Slinky RPS 2241 Nickel Wound (.010–.046)
.10–.46
Ernie Ball
Regular Slinky RPS 2241 Nickel Wound (.010–.046)
.10 – .46
Price tier: $
E StandardEb StandardRock
#12
Fender
Super 7250 Bass (long-scale, .045–.105)
.45 – .105
Price tier: $
E Standard (4-string)Eb Standard (4-string)Punk rock
#13
#14
GHS Strings
Bass Boomers Flea Signature M3045-F (.045–.105)
.45 – .105
Price tier: $
E Standard (4-string)Eb Standard (4-string)Funk
#15
Dean Markley
Blue Steel 2552 Cryogenic Light (.009–.042)
.9 – .42
Price tier: $
E StandardEb StandardRock
#16
DR Strings
Pure Blues PHR-10 Pure Nickel (.010–.046)
.10 – .46
Price tier: $$
E StandardEb StandardBlues
