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Super Nice Strings
Just that...
I find in them anything I need, tone and definition-wise, and I just couldn't be happier with their quality!!!
I like to play around with different tunings, and thet offer a wide range of gauges. Also, the fact that a huge range of singles of any gauge are available to customize sets, is brilliant!!!
From time to time I try other brands, and many are OK, but is just I have found my feel and tone with D'Addario, and I'm always going back to using them.
It's a matter of taste, as always when sound is involved.
For me they're PERFECT, I love them!!!
I find in them anything I need, tone and definition-wise, and I just couldn't be happier with their quality!!!
I like to play around with different tunings, and thet offer a wide range of gauges. Also, the fact that a huge range of singles of any gauge are available to customize sets, is brilliant!!!
From time to time I try other brands, and many are OK, but is just I have found my feel and tone with D'Addario, and I'm always going back to using them.
It's a matter of taste, as always when sound is involved.
For me they're PERFECT, I love them!!!
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Excellent quality and good for lower tunings
These seem made to fit lower tunings, i currently have them in Drop C, but honestly i think they would be better in standard C: the higher strings still have quite a bit of tension!
Not to mention: having them in a "drop" style tuning kind of defeats the purpose of the "balanced tension", but the low C string still has good tension and sounds full.
Pros:
- good sound, as always from d'addario
- long lasting (at least when compared to other non coated strings)
- perfect for low tunings or if you just want higher tension and a balanced feel
Neutral:
- the "balanced" feel may take some getting used to
- overall tension of the strings is higher than i anticipated
Cons:
- you "may" need to check if your nut can fit the thicker gauge. I got lucky and did not need any adjustment.
Not to mention: having them in a "drop" style tuning kind of defeats the purpose of the "balanced tension", but the low C string still has good tension and sounds full.
Pros:
- good sound, as always from d'addario
- long lasting (at least when compared to other non coated strings)
- perfect for low tunings or if you just want higher tension and a balanced feel
Neutral:
- the "balanced" feel may take some getting used to
- overall tension of the strings is higher than i anticipated
Cons:
- you "may" need to check if your nut can fit the thicker gauge. I got lucky and did not need any adjustment.
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Perfectly Balanced
Using this as a light 5-string set with an added .035 G. These feel good and work for pretty much every genre. Quite bright out of the pack, but settle in nicely. D'Addario seems to have great quality control - I've used these regularly for years and have yet to get a dud string.
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Couldn't live without it for my drop C bass
These are the only set out there that imo are just right for a 4 string bass tuned to drop C.
Have been looking everywhere, from 5 string sets (and don't use one string) to separate strings (which aren't sold often and get expensive fast).
I hope Daddario never stops making these because I wouldn't know what to do :(
Have been looking everywhere, from 5 string sets (and don't use one string) to separate strings (which aren't sold often and get expensive fast).
I hope Daddario never stops making these because I wouldn't know what to do :(
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I use these for D standard and drop C tunings on a standard 34" scale bass. Great tension, not too floppy (even when D is dropped to C), not too tight.
+) Very reliable, never broke one, don't think i ever will.
Even when the sound gets duller (as with all strings), still keeps a punchy and clear sound. Fresh out of the pack they have a "snappier" top end, but i don't mind the duller sound.
+) Very reliable, never broke one, don't think i ever will.
Even when the sound gets duller (as with all strings), still keeps a punchy and clear sound. Fresh out of the pack they have a "snappier" top end, but i don't mind the duller sound.
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Marvelous
I wanted a C standard 4 string bass and i didn't want to to waste a 5 string pack. These strings are perfect for the job and they have beautiful sound. Highly recommended!
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Big, stong, and clear!
If you play in drop tuning and want a to keep a pretty high tension. This is it. They are bright, durable and sound really good and work very well in several style of music. I would avoid it if you are a beguinner bass player as they really are big and strong and require a fair amount of finger strength.
Oherwise if you like high tension, clarity and avoiding spaghetti strings while drop tuning, these are IT.
Oherwise if you like high tension, clarity and avoiding spaghetti strings while drop tuning, these are IT.
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Ideal tension for short scale bass
I bought these for my 30" short scale bass. They required the nut for the E string to be widened slightly to accommodate the .120 gauge string.
The extra tension works particularly well with the short scale bass, which naturally has less tension that full scale basses. Standard gauge string can be floppy on a shorter scale but these remain nice and tight even using the Hipshot D tuner to drop D and even low B!! The Nickel strings provide a warm tone. The balanced tension across all strings feels good.
The extra tension works particularly well with the short scale bass, which naturally has less tension that full scale basses. Standard gauge string can be floppy on a shorter scale but these remain nice and tight even using the Hipshot D tuner to drop D and even low B!! The Nickel strings provide a warm tone. The balanced tension across all strings feels good.
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Lovely
Bright sounding strings. Balanced tension makes it easier to set up and play.
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Lifted my new guitar
I recently built my own guitar using a DIY kit and the stock strings that came with it were so dull and dead. Once I put these on it was like playing a whole new instrument and I am happy to say that the sound has remained consistent since I put them on.
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