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08-03-2011, 05:23 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: US | | | Bad luck with Pyramid strings :(
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When I found these strings it was like I had found the Holy Grail! Unfortunately, the 3 sets that I've owned have unwound on me for no apparent reason. The problem happened on 2 different basses within a period of 2 months. And if you know these strings, you know how expensive they are. The first time it happened, I thought it was just bad luck. The D string unwound in the middle of the string. Wasn't touching any metal or anything (so not a burr problem). Then I used a different type of string for a while. Didn't like them, so took a chance and bought another set of Pyramid Golds. Again, different string, same problem. But this time it did it while sitting in the case. I waited another year, thinking that maybe it was a bad batch. Tried a new set a couple months ago, and BAM! Another string unwound, but this time, different bass and hanging from my wall ( have guitar mounts ).
I am so upset because these are the best sounding strings in the world to my ear. Has anyone had the same experience with these strings? Also, does anyone know a string that may be similar? These are polished nickle flats. They are just beautiful to play and beautiful to hear. How can something so good be so flawed??? |
08-03-2011, 06:43 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: queens | | | send them an email, they will replace defective strings, great service, the owner stands by his product
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08-03-2011, 07:15 PM
| | | Are they the 24 K gold strings? I had a set and loved them. I got them from a seller on e bay GaryGear. Best strings I ever owned over a year on the bass and still sounded like brand new  . My only regret is I should have saved them and put them on my JAzz  |
08-04-2011, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Strat Hater  Are they the 24 K gold strings? I had a set and loved them. I got them from a seller on e bay GaryGear. Best strings I ever owned over a year on the bass and still sounded like brand new . My only regret is I should have saved them and put them on my JAzz | They're just the Pyramid Gold. I don't see any 24k. |
08-04-2011, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by DTF send them an email, they will replace defective strings, great service, the owner stands by his product | I did that already. I have nothing against their service; it's great! But... I did contact them after a string broke after the first month and they sent me a whole new pack. Then, after 2 months, a string from that set broke, and I wasn't even playing (I also play very lightly anyway).
It's not about the service, it's about fear of breaking a string while on stage. I can't rely on them anymore, unfortunately.  |
08-04-2011, 07:55 PM
|  | Supporting Member | | Join Date: May 2004 Location: kcmo | | I received my first set of these today.
I switched them for a set of TI Jazz Flats (P Bass) so the difference in tension was definitely noticeable. Had to tweak the trussrod and do a quick set up.
They sound great right out of the package--will gig them tomorrow night.
Hope I have better luck than you did.
Did you contact the manufacturer directly or did you go through a distributor? (I bought mine through Strings and Beyond). |
08-28-2011, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by emor I received my first set of these today.
I switched them for a set of TI Jazz Flats (P Bass) so the difference in tension was definitely noticeable. Had to tweak the trussrod and do a quick set up.
They sound great right out of the package--will gig them tomorrow night.
Hope I have better luck than you did.
Did you contact the manufacturer directly or did you go through a distributor? (I bought mine through Strings and Beyond). | Please let me know how long the last for you. If you're still usi g the same set after 6 months, then it must just plain bad luck for me. |
08-28-2011, 12:28 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Finland | | | I'll chime in.. I've had a Pyramid Gold set on my P-bass for 2 years, 20-30 gigs, daily practice (1-2 hrs), recording sessions and they're still in top shape (actually, they keep getting better). Also have had a Pyramid Gold short-scale set on my Hofner Icon for 11 months, and they're fine, too.
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08-28-2011, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Petethebassman I'll chime in.. I've had a Pyramid Gold set on my P-bass for 2 years, 20-30 gigs, daily practice (1-2 hrs), recording sessions and they're still in top shape (actually, they keep getting better). Also have had a Pyramid Gold short-scale set on my Hofner Icon for 11 months, and they're fine, too. | That's very useful info. These strings have actually unwound on me more than once. What makes a string unwind? I'm talking D string from the center. |
08-28-2011, 08:59 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Melnibone | | | I use the short scale flatwounds on my Allen Woody. Haven't had any problems. |
08-28-2011, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Turock I use the short scale flatwounds on my Allen Woody. Haven't had any problems. | How could it just be me? I play light, I wipe the strings down after every use. I don't understand!
I use them on my RIC 4003. No burrs, and the unwind in the middle even when it's sitting in the case. Ugh!
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