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Really different
These strings feel different since you take them out of the paper envelopes, they are kindvof softer, more flexible than other strings, obviously once installed they also feel different and sound different, very clear acoustic sound, every note rings, magnetically speaking they provide a solid bottom end through a fender original precision pickup. I hope they will also last longer than common strings so it will be worth ordering few sets for the year :)
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Beautiful sounding strings but have serious flaws.
I love these strings. However, they have one huge flaw that I've recently discovered: The G-string is not long enough for Fender-style headstocks with through body stringing. This is of course very disappointing and unacceptable when the strings are advertised for long scale. It's even more disappointing that Thomastik deny the existence of this flaw and seem unwilling to fix it.
These strings also have a problem with breakage if you loosen them for adjusting intonation/action etc. and then re-tighten them again. They have a nasty tendency to break just before they're back up to full tension. I've never had them break during normal use but these strings do NOT like to be loosened and re-tightened for setup.
The sound is amazing though. Modern but smooth. The highs are very clear and crisp but not harsh/clanky at all. The mids are beautiful. There's none of that "hollow" sound that many roundwounds suffer from. Very organic and detailed. The lows are fat but not overpowering. Not boomy at all. Perfectly balanced.
It's worth mentioning that you have to go through a rather frustrating break-in period before these strings start to sound good. The break-in is extremely uneven across the strings. But when they settle they stay good practically forever.
Because of the short G-string and the problems with breakage I can't give these strings a top rating. The sound is AMAZING though so if you're not stringing through body and can accept the risk of string breakage during setup... Highly recommended! But be aware of the risks.
These strings also have a problem with breakage if you loosen them for adjusting intonation/action etc. and then re-tighten them again. They have a nasty tendency to break just before they're back up to full tension. I've never had them break during normal use but these strings do NOT like to be loosened and re-tightened for setup.
The sound is amazing though. Modern but smooth. The highs are very clear and crisp but not harsh/clanky at all. The mids are beautiful. There's none of that "hollow" sound that many roundwounds suffer from. Very organic and detailed. The lows are fat but not overpowering. Not boomy at all. Perfectly balanced.
It's worth mentioning that you have to go through a rather frustrating break-in period before these strings start to sound good. The break-in is extremely uneven across the strings. But when they settle they stay good practically forever.
Because of the short G-string and the problems with breakage I can't give these strings a top rating. The sound is AMAZING though so if you're not stringing through body and can accept the risk of string breakage during setup... Highly recommended! But be aware of the risks.
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great strings!
I use them on a Stingray, the sound is rich, full of harmonics, strings are pleasant at the touch. The only disadvantage is their short life compared to other brands.
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