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Great Quality, but for Some too Tight to Tame
The quality of the strings is genuinely excellent. Normally after a string change, I need to stretch them quite a bit before they settle into tune but with this set, I had to stretch them significantly more than usual. That said, once they were properly stretched and intonated, they stayed remarkably in tune for several days without any issues. So in terms of quality, they were top notch.
My main concern is tension. I personally prefer strings with a slightly looser feel (i use nyxl 10s on my LP). Even in C drop tuning (on my Viper-1000), these strings felt extremely tight, the tension was noticeably high. Under normal circumstances, I use 11–49s for C drop, but this set felt more like how coated 11s feel on a standard-tuned guitar. To be fair, some players might actually prefer this, I found myself hitting drop C bends with more confidence thanks to the higher tension. But since I play a lot of riff and chord based C drop material on my guitar, the stiffness was a bit uncomfortable for me personally. The string noise was also somewhat noticeable to my ears.
Setup was another area where I noticed a difference. Right after switching back to my usual 11–49s, everything (neck relief, action, and overall playability) felt more controlled and easier to dial in. It’s worth noting that my nut slots were already cut for 11–49s, which may have contributed to the string buzz I experienced with this set. A few people I spoke to suggested this gauge wouldn’t cause issues, but given the slight size difference, I think the nut slots needed some adjustment because once I put the 11–49s back on, the buzz on the low strings (particularly the low E) noticeably improved.
I also noticed that raising the action higher than my usual setup reduced the string buzz noticeably. However, having to raise the action on an otherwise well setup guitar just to accommodate this string set was a bit of a letdown, not a dealbreaker, but certainly something to think about.
If I were playing a baritone guitar, I would definitely give these strings a chance, the tension is genuinely promising for that. On the other hand, if I were performing in a more aggressive style, I might still prefer these for the added speed and drop tuning stability. However, the excessive tension made my tone sound a bit flat and lacking in dynamics and the neck EMG 66 sounded noticeably nasal even on single note solos. That is ultimately what pushed me away from this set.
My main concern is tension. I personally prefer strings with a slightly looser feel (i use nyxl 10s on my LP). Even in C drop tuning (on my Viper-1000), these strings felt extremely tight, the tension was noticeably high. Under normal circumstances, I use 11–49s for C drop, but this set felt more like how coated 11s feel on a standard-tuned guitar. To be fair, some players might actually prefer this, I found myself hitting drop C bends with more confidence thanks to the higher tension. But since I play a lot of riff and chord based C drop material on my guitar, the stiffness was a bit uncomfortable for me personally. The string noise was also somewhat noticeable to my ears.
Setup was another area where I noticed a difference. Right after switching back to my usual 11–49s, everything (neck relief, action, and overall playability) felt more controlled and easier to dial in. It’s worth noting that my nut slots were already cut for 11–49s, which may have contributed to the string buzz I experienced with this set. A few people I spoke to suggested this gauge wouldn’t cause issues, but given the slight size difference, I think the nut slots needed some adjustment because once I put the 11–49s back on, the buzz on the low strings (particularly the low E) noticeably improved.
I also noticed that raising the action higher than my usual setup reduced the string buzz noticeably. However, having to raise the action on an otherwise well setup guitar just to accommodate this string set was a bit of a letdown, not a dealbreaker, but certainly something to think about.
If I were playing a baritone guitar, I would definitely give these strings a chance, the tension is genuinely promising for that. On the other hand, if I were performing in a more aggressive style, I might still prefer these for the added speed and drop tuning stability. However, the excessive tension made my tone sound a bit flat and lacking in dynamics and the neck EMG 66 sounded noticeably nasal even on single note solos. That is ultimately what pushed me away from this set.
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Good strings for downtuning, keep tuning, not the brightest
Deliver its promise to sound defined when drop tuned, i have it on an SG tuned down a hole step. They are more expensive than other brands, sound a tad duller but still defined, if you are not using these for downtuning i'm not sure it's worth the extra cash, they deliver on their promise tho, stay in tune and sound convincing when downtuning.
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Good strings for lower tunings!
I use these DR DDT-11 for Drop D and Drop C tuning for Hardrock/metal sounds and i'm happy with them.
They sound very balanced and they are logevity.
The strings are not too rough for longer playing sessions.
They sound very balanced and they are logevity.
The strings are not too rough for longer playing sessions.
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