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Versatile and effective
On my ever ongoing journey to find 'my sound' I have tried a fair few strings along the way. These Elixir strings quite simply made their way into my top few very quickly. Nice and punchy sound, with a good bit of brightness-but not so much it is tinny or overbearing, which I found with strings such as Elite.
Elixir preach a lot about the durability of their strings, and while I am pretty sure there's a difference, it isn't monstrous. I do play fairly aggressively, which may help in them wearing down - but it is still not substantially longer than it takes to wear down most other strings.
They come well packaged-it is always nice to know that you aren't going to get a dud set because the packaging is awful. But the real strength of these strings lays in their versatile sound; bright and punchy enough to be exciting and almost aggressive when needed, but still full and bassy. There's a certain character to them I find missing that's in Ernie Ball strings, but...can't have everything, aye?
TL:DR - if you're looking for your new strings, yes these are a set you need to try.
Elixir preach a lot about the durability of their strings, and while I am pretty sure there's a difference, it isn't monstrous. I do play fairly aggressively, which may help in them wearing down - but it is still not substantially longer than it takes to wear down most other strings.
They come well packaged-it is always nice to know that you aren't going to get a dud set because the packaging is awful. But the real strength of these strings lays in their versatile sound; bright and punchy enough to be exciting and almost aggressive when needed, but still full and bassy. There's a certain character to them I find missing that's in Ernie Ball strings, but...can't have everything, aye?
TL:DR - if you're looking for your new strings, yes these are a set you need to try.
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my go to strings for 34 inch scale
pros:
-they last up to 16 months
-considering every other non coated string goes dead in 2 weeks with my sweat, i'd have to change 32 sets in those 16 moths, so i save at least 20 times the price.
-good tension even with low E string dropped to D
-consistent tone
-smooth feel under the fingers, they are gentle to you fingertips
-sounds great in the mix
-they stay in tune
-best sounding and lasting coated strings on the market
cons:
-some non coated strings still sound a tad better, but every advantage gets lost the mix with the whole band, so ... not really a con
-some may find them a bit too slippery, but imho that's just a thing you get used to.
-they can get a bit of a "ditry" look after some time but that doesn't affect the sound
-they last up to 16 months
-considering every other non coated string goes dead in 2 weeks with my sweat, i'd have to change 32 sets in those 16 moths, so i save at least 20 times the price.
-good tension even with low E string dropped to D
-consistent tone
-smooth feel under the fingers, they are gentle to you fingertips
-sounds great in the mix
-they stay in tune
-best sounding and lasting coated strings on the market
cons:
-some non coated strings still sound a tad better, but every advantage gets lost the mix with the whole band, so ... not really a con
-some may find them a bit too slippery, but imho that's just a thing you get used to.
-they can get a bit of a "ditry" look after some time but that doesn't affect the sound
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V
Last much longer than others
I have waited for months before writing this review as i was skeptical about the coating but i have been converted.
I do not play daily and my bass can spend many weeks unplayed in my closet and previous string would inevitably degrade quite quickly even like this. These string on the other hand still sound like new after months and i could not be happier.
Pros:
- good sound
- same "feel" as non coated strings
- last much longer
Cons:
- price
- no single set for 6-strings
I do not play daily and my bass can spend many weeks unplayed in my closet and previous string would inevitably degrade quite quickly even like this. These string on the other hand still sound like new after months and i could not be happier.
Pros:
- good sound
- same "feel" as non coated strings
- last much longer
Cons:
- price
- no single set for 6-strings
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KK
I do not recommend for this price
From the very beginning the e string had a different sound (it was deaf), I can understand it in cheap strings, but in such expensive strings, it is unacceptable. I think someone should check the quality,
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Expected more
Expected a coated string to last longer than these did. While the sound is still usable the strings are starting to rot/rust from inside the coating. Keep in mind also that these have a way higher tension than string sets in the similar gauge, which makes them harder to play and impossible to bend.
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CR
Amazing response and feel
I use them very often. Never found something wrong. The feel is perfect andthe clarity is amazing. I use to wipe the strings and clean them everytime i played. With the coating on these i can forget it and there is no problem. The strings stay as fresh and clean as the first day.
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JV
Great Bass strings
I use the strings on my Fender Jazz. The tension is nice and they play great. The sound really works for me. The highs are clear but subtle and more gentle in comparison to EB Slinkys I used before.
Lows and mids are great. As a whole the sound is punchy and sits really well in the mix with other instruments.
CON: None so far. Will update in a couple of months.
PRO: Great sound and promised lifetime. Really looking forward to not having to change strings.
Lows and mids are great. As a whole the sound is punchy and sits really well in the mix with other instruments.
CON: None so far. Will update in a couple of months.
PRO: Great sound and promised lifetime. Really looking forward to not having to change strings.
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K
Worth every penny
If you like fresh sounding strings but hate the fact that they don?t last these are for you! Been playing them couple hours a day for a month ow and the feel and sound the same
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L
The greatest strings of all time
I always had the problem that normal strings, budget AND premium models, only lasted for one, two or three weeks. The sweat of my hands just destroyed them. After a while the sound was only a muddy "blurb", not an explosive "booom!".
Not only the costs where incredible, but also the invest of time in changing strings. Very annoying!
But with the Elixir strings all turned to good. Very good! Now I can keep a set of strings for six to twelve MONTHS(!) on a bass. And that for the price of a normal premium set of strings.
At the beginning the sound is not as brilliant as with other strings, but Elixir now produces also steel strings... Perhaps they are more brilliant. I will give them a try...
The sound stays the same for a veeeeery long time. I don't know how long they can be used for just-finger-players. I sometimes use a pick and with that I destroy the coating of the Elixirs. So after some months they get muddy at these "injured" positions. And then the sound begins to collapse.
But all in all they are just a fantastic piece of gear! I recommend them heavily to everyone who has a sweat problem.
Not only the costs where incredible, but also the invest of time in changing strings. Very annoying!
But with the Elixir strings all turned to good. Very good! Now I can keep a set of strings for six to twelve MONTHS(!) on a bass. And that for the price of a normal premium set of strings.
At the beginning the sound is not as brilliant as with other strings, but Elixir now produces also steel strings... Perhaps they are more brilliant. I will give them a try...
The sound stays the same for a veeeeery long time. I don't know how long they can be used for just-finger-players. I sometimes use a pick and with that I destroy the coating of the Elixirs. So after some months they get muddy at these "injured" positions. And then the sound begins to collapse.
But all in all they are just a fantastic piece of gear! I recommend them heavily to everyone who has a sweat problem.
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KD
Elixir Nanoweb Light Bass Guitar
Use:
I used this set for Musicman sterling 4H.
pros & cons:
This is Elixir and this is all that you want to know, Long lifetime, but it cost money.
I used this set for Musicman sterling 4H.
pros & cons:
This is Elixir and this is all that you want to know, Long lifetime, but it cost money.
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