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Great sound but may cause fret buzz
Pyramid make some of my favorite strings, both for guitar and bass. Unfortunately I also have a problem with fret buzz when using some of their strings. I can set up the guitar/bass perfectly and still get an unacceptable amount of fret buzz. I'm obviously talking about guitars/basses where other strings of a similar type from other manufacturers works perfectly.
I have no idea what's causing this. Maybe Pyramid use a thinner, more flexible core that vibrates with a larger amplitude? It's still a bit weird. It's not like we're talking about round core vs hex core here. When I compare these strings with similar roundwound, hex core, nickle plated steel strings from other manufacturers the Pyramids ALWAYS have more fret buzz than ANY other strings when I set up the guitar for the same action, relief, etc.
Basically, I can use these strings on SOME guitars (and I do because I love how they sound) but on other guitars they are useless to me.
I have no idea what's causing this. Maybe Pyramid use a thinner, more flexible core that vibrates with a larger amplitude? It's still a bit weird. It's not like we're talking about round core vs hex core here. When I compare these strings with similar roundwound, hex core, nickle plated steel strings from other manufacturers the Pyramids ALWAYS have more fret buzz than ANY other strings when I set up the guitar for the same action, relief, etc.
Basically, I can use these strings on SOME guitars (and I do because I love how they sound) but on other guitars they are useless to me.
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J
Tried them, loved them!
Initially I only tried Pyramid strings because, at the price Thomann were asking, I felt that I wouldn’t be losing out by much if I didn’t like them. Now, I buy them every time I shop with Thomann.
The strings are great quality and sound excellent. I’ve never had any issues with tuning stability or breakage and find these strings to last a decent length of time.
I would recommend any musician looking for strings to consider Pyramid. I’ve never been disappointed with these strings and I’ve used them on acoustic, electric and bass.
The strings are great quality and sound excellent. I’ve never had any issues with tuning stability or breakage and find these strings to last a decent length of time.
I would recommend any musician looking for strings to consider Pyramid. I’ve never been disappointed with these strings and I’ve used them on acoustic, electric and bass.
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J
Well worth a try
I like these strings. The tone is very good, and they are always fresh and kink-free. I have had 2 problems ever with them... once, a g string wouldn’t intonate, and once a g string was totally dead from new, so I suspect it had a winding issue. This can and does happen from time to time with any brand, and the tone is what brings me back time and again to Pyramid.
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T
Super
Good quality strings in the right price
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