Anyone got coated Balls? errr...

phatbass · #1 08-23-2009, 11:29 AM

I better rephrase that. Has anyone actually got hold of and tried the new Ernie Ball coated strings? I've googled and seen a lot of speculation, and I know there are clips available, but have any TB'ers put 'em on a Bass and tried 'em?

zuma · #2 08-23-2009, 11:41 AM

Tried to buy some at my local Guitar Center. Still not in stock.

I think Ed Friedland said they basically sound like nickel Slinkys that have worn just a bit with the added benefit of long life.

Actually...here you go:
http://www.ernieball.com/news/45-1

Antrocco · #3 08-24-2009, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phatbass

I better rephrase that. Has anyone actually got hold of and tried the new Ernie Ball coated strings? I've googled and seen a lot of speculation, and I know there are clips available, but have any TB'ers put 'em on a Bass and tried 'em?

Sounds like a personal problem...lol

slap2much · #4 08-24-2009, 01:06 PM

I think Alec Baldwin has some here.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/4156/satur...schweddy-balls

p-bass · #5 08-24-2009, 02:03 PM

Anyone got coated balls ? That's sooo funny...well,not really. My friend picked up a set,they do sound like broken in nickels. I will be sticking with my DR's though.

GM60466 · #6 08-25-2009, 05:48 AM

They were handing out free sets at the local GC on Sunday. I got a set with 100 on the bottom and 45 on top. I never played any of Balls strings before, but the coated strings are exactly the same feel as D'Addario. $23 a set.

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wyleeboxer · #7 08-28-2009, 11:10 AM

Do the EB's seem to have higher tension then D'addario's? Thats what I recall when I was using EB's last time.. Im very interested in the coated 100-45, hoping they will have the same feel and sound of my broken in D'addario 100-45 nickels?