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Different but great
Yet so far I did not decide to spend that much money on a set of new bass strings.
As I realized that my Rotosound Swing Bass Set lasts shorter and shorter with its freshness and the costs exceeded I decided to buy the Elixir Stainless Steel set for my Jazz Bass. When you take the string out of the paper you realize at first that they feel very comfortable and not that sharp as many others of this category do. Strung up the instrument had to be adjusted. These strings are harder to pull than others I tried before. So when you decide to play them be aware to take some time to get common with the strength, even if my Roto set was a 105, too. Once getting comfortable with it you will love it! Because of the Nanoweb layer they may not sound that sharp as a new set of Rotosound strings but also not that flat as when the Rotos are played. All in all a very great set of strings which someone should try who wants to have some which last longer and sound fresh.
As I realized that my Rotosound Swing Bass Set lasts shorter and shorter with its freshness and the costs exceeded I decided to buy the Elixir Stainless Steel set for my Jazz Bass. When you take the string out of the paper you realize at first that they feel very comfortable and not that sharp as many others of this category do. Strung up the instrument had to be adjusted. These strings are harder to pull than others I tried before. So when you decide to play them be aware to take some time to get common with the strength, even if my Roto set was a 105, too. Once getting comfortable with it you will love it! Because of the Nanoweb layer they may not sound that sharp as a new set of Rotosound strings but also not that flat as when the Rotos are played. All in all a very great set of strings which someone should try who wants to have some which last longer and sound fresh.
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Ok, they cost more, but they last 5 times or more as long
The real benefit in these strings is just how much abuse they take and still sound bright months later. I used to play cheaper strings in the c.¤20-25 range but I found that these lost their brightness after 2 months versus the Elixirs which could last 6 months or more without costs 3 times the price. I wouldn't buy any other strings now.
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My Go-to!
Slap and tone on my mid-range bass is great. The strings stay clean for a super long time, only need to change twice a year. (the bass is used in the studio once a week) My go-to, would recommend to a friend
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Perfect
After one year of active use, the sound is very good and clear, just couple of dark spots on the strings and coating is torn where fingers are plucking, but that should be expected after one year of use.
I'm just thrilled to have this strings on my bass
I have to buy another set for test how long will perform good without cleaning the string..... :)
I'm just thrilled to have this strings on my bass
I have to buy another set for test how long will perform good without cleaning the string..... :)
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Elixir=Quality
Whatever I bought from Elixir is quality. Totally worth it
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Best strings ever!!!
If you need good, stable string with long last sound of new, buy it!
If you like muddy bass tone, don't buy them! :)
If you like muddy bass tone, don't buy them! :)
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Excellence
Always buy these they stay bright for longer and are no more expensive than other brands
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Durable and great tone
If your are looking for a long lasting and great tone strings, this is one of the best and my personal fav. for durability.
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Smooth Stainless Steel
They don't sound and feel like the pure stainless still strings maybe due to the nanoweb coating, but it seems they last much much longer.
That "zing" sound from the pure stainless steel strings is still there but not so bright.
If you are tired of changing your stainless steel strings because they become horrible dead flat after 2 or 3 weeks, this is a good solution. Also the coating gives a nice and "slicky" feeling, good for slides.
That "zing" sound from the pure stainless steel strings is still there but not so bright.
If you are tired of changing your stainless steel strings because they become horrible dead flat after 2 or 3 weeks, this is a good solution. Also the coating gives a nice and "slicky" feeling, good for slides.
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Finally a coated string with the sound of stainless!
Imagine having stainless steel strings that sound mildly used out of the box. Most of the "zing" is still there, and it stays there! These strings seems to never go dead! I played the regular nickel ones before and I have never liked that sound, but used them anyway since I was sick of strings going dead after a month or so. Before coated strings I was always a stainless steel player. So when Elixir released these the decision was a no brainer.
Another great thing about these is that the coating makes them a little easier on your fingers. The coating makes them slightly slippery, not in an annoying way, and it makes slides easier and they dont feel as rough as regular stainless steel strings usually feel. A win/win situation.
If you like stainless steel strings these are the ones to have. I have them on 2 of my basses and they have been there for about 6 months. Still sound like they did on the first day.
Another great thing about these is that the coating makes them a little easier on your fingers. The coating makes them slightly slippery, not in an annoying way, and it makes slides easier and they dont feel as rough as regular stainless steel strings usually feel. A win/win situation.
If you like stainless steel strings these are the ones to have. I have them on 2 of my basses and they have been there for about 6 months. Still sound like they did on the first day.
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