Steve DiGiorgio's Strings
In a 2025 interview with D'Addario, Steve DiGiorgio confirmed that he has been a long-time user of D'Addario strings, specifically showing the D'Addario EXL220BT Balanced Tension .040-.095 Super Light Balanced Tension strings for his 4 string fretless basses.
In a YouTube interview titled "Steve Di Giorgio Interview: Becoming A Heavy Metal Bass Legend," Steve DiGiorgio specifically mentions that he uses D'Addario NYXL Nickel Wound Light Top/Medium Bottom 5-String Bass Strings (45-125) for his 5-string fretless basses, as presented by D'Addario and Co.
According to the D'Addario Artists page, Steve DiGiorgio uses D'Addario XTB45130 XT Nickel Plated Steel Bass Guitar Strings - .045-.130 Regular Light Long Scale 5-string.
According to the D'Addario artist page, Steve DiGiorgio uses D'Addario NYXL45105 Nickel Wound Bass Strings (45-105).
According to the D'Addario artist page, Steve DiGiorgio uses D'Addario NYXL Nickel Wound Regular Light 5-String Bass Strings (45-130).
In a 2007 interview on FretlessBass.com, Steve DiGiorgio stated that he used Rotosound strings, specifically mentioning that on his four string basses and his five-string basses he added a high C, resulting in a gauge of 35 to 105. This is corroborated by photos and live performances dating back to the Death era, where the distinctive red silk at both ends of his bass strings is visible, confirming the use of Rotosound RS66LD Swing Bass 45-105 strings.
In the 2015 Rig Rundown with Testament, Steve DiGiorgio confirms that he uses Rotosound RS666LD Stainless Steel 6-String Bass Strings (35-130) on all his basses, as mentioned in the Premier Guitar interview.
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