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Sound fine, but didn't last long
These strings were bought in an attempt to broaden my horizon on string brands (I consistently go back to a different one), however they failed to convince me.
This doesn't make them bad. In fact they sounded pretty good at first, giving a well rounded sound suitable for many playing styles, including the heavier music I tend to gravitate to.
The slightly heavier bottom end is great for extra tension to help palm muted chugs, while maintaining easy fretting with the light top end.
Changing these strings was a bit of a faff though, at least in attempts to follow the instructions in the packet. DR ask you to add an extra crimp before snipping, as this apparently improves longevity of the string - weird how I haven't seen any other manufacturers ask for this. Now, here is the thing: If they actually lasted longer I would be up for it, but the strings needed replaced sooner than my preferred brand, which I have since gone back to.
I suppose if you are a regularly gigging musician, where replacing strings weekly is the norm anyway I can recommend these, as they do sound fine.
If you are like me, a hobbyist who wants to make stings last a while, possibly look somewhere else to find equally good (or better?) tone and less deterioration.
This doesn't make them bad. In fact they sounded pretty good at first, giving a well rounded sound suitable for many playing styles, including the heavier music I tend to gravitate to.
The slightly heavier bottom end is great for extra tension to help palm muted chugs, while maintaining easy fretting with the light top end.
Changing these strings was a bit of a faff though, at least in attempts to follow the instructions in the packet. DR ask you to add an extra crimp before snipping, as this apparently improves longevity of the string - weird how I haven't seen any other manufacturers ask for this. Now, here is the thing: If they actually lasted longer I would be up for it, but the strings needed replaced sooner than my preferred brand, which I have since gone back to.
I suppose if you are a regularly gigging musician, where replacing strings weekly is the norm anyway I can recommend these, as they do sound fine.
If you are like me, a hobbyist who wants to make stings last a while, possibly look somewhere else to find equally good (or better?) tone and less deterioration.
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DB
Stop searching for better strings, try DR
I have been playing guitar for 30 years. A lot of different strings have been in my guitars. Someone is always telling you that this string is better than that, and it makes you wonder that if there is some truth to it. Or is all just about a personal preference.
I first tried DR strings about 15 years ago, I have not used other strings willingly since. DR's require less out of the box warming up, before you can play them in tune, than any other string brand I have tried. Also, they last for a long time and sound great! Try them, you will be glad you did!
I first tried DR strings about 15 years ago, I have not used other strings willingly since. DR's require less out of the box warming up, before you can play them in tune, than any other string brand I have tried. Also, they last for a long time and sound great! Try them, you will be glad you did!
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T
Bought for a recording project and loved!
I bought these strings for a recording project in C Standard (I use light strings) and they felt like 9-42s in Eb standard, which is what I usually use!
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O
Perfect for now
They are pretty clean! The sound is perfect clean and bright and the tension is exactly what I need for my 26.5" scale 7string guitar tuned in A standard. (I added a single.68 strung for my low A string) . I can't say about their durability yet but for now I'm pretty happy with them.
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P
Good for recording or quick use, they wear out pretty fast
They sound good the first week.
You must do the trick that is on the picture that is inside the package, the bending of the string a the end.
If you dont do that the strings will go dead(sound dead).
They break fast too, the first 3 strings broke 3 times.
Would not buy again.
You must do the trick that is on the picture that is inside the package, the bending of the string a the end.
If you dont do that the strings will go dead(sound dead).
They break fast too, the first 3 strings broke 3 times.
Would not buy again.
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W
Good strings
Good strings, but they don't last as long as the D'Addario strings I usually use. They also don't sound as bright & alive.
Not bad for what they are, but in my opinion there are better strings out there.
Not bad for what they are, but in my opinion there are better strings out there.
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