D'Addario new for 2013 thread! - Page 6

sigmafloyd · #**101** 01-24-2013, 01:38 AM

Order placed for the 170BT. I was going to go from 170 to 165 anyway for a tighter E so this should work

sigmafloyd · #**102** 01-28-2013, 03:57 PM

Hey guys, here is a quick unboxing video of the new EXL170BT strings (yes, I'm that much of a string nerd

). I got these over the weekend from basstringsonline. So far I love them. I had been using the XL170s but always felt like I could use a bit more heft on the E string. The 107 E feels great. I think these will be the new benchmark for roundwounds for me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMbUuTxrFUs

This was my first bassstringsonline order. I must say, I was hesitant before only because I have Amazon Prime with free 2nd day shipping, but these came here very quickly and the customer service has been great.

smeet · #**103** 01-28-2013, 03:59 PM

basstringsonline RULES!!!

CTC564 · #**104** 01-28-2013, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by smeet

basstringsonline RULES!!!

+1

I won't buy strings from anyone else...impeccable service!!!

chinjazz · #**105** 01-28-2013, 06:15 PM

Hey Sigmafloyd, Thanks for the post and un-Boxing video!

I got a set of singles to be a 33 lb set, but I think I would like the next tension up of the EXL170BT. With the 107 E, did it fit good in the nut slot? Most of my e string slots are 105, and if I were to jump up on my 5 string the 145 B sounds like it would require filing.

sigmafloyd · #**106** 01-28-2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chinjazz

Hey Sigmafloyd, Thanks for the post and un-Boxing video!

I got a set of singles to be a 33 lb set, but I think I would like the next tension up of the EXL170BT. With the 107 E, did it fit good in the nut slot? Most of my e string slots are 105, and if I were to jump up on my 5 string the 145 B sounds like it would require filing.

Yup, no problems with the nut. I strung up a 2008 MIAp bass which comes with a 110 E from the factory( tapered )

Leonarfd · #**107** 02-02-2013, 12:44 PM

Hey. As im very new on bass and I need a new set of strings as the previous owner had the old strings messed up(the E and A sound reallly wrong even when tuned right). As a beginner is the EXL220BT or EXL170BT best?

I got relatively big and strong hands/fingers. Might add that my current string are in the scale as the 170 when i measure the E-string.
I will just use it at home and do some easy solos/intros etc and learn the scale etc.

joelb79 · #**108** 02-02-2013, 07:24 PM

I really really really really like the sound and feel of the XL220BT set I just got from Jason. I'm an XL user, but there is something special about these sets. Just great sounding and playing; and they do feel very balanced. Even as you slide up the neck, the tone remains consistent from string to string. Plenty of clarity and punch. I have just a few D'addario strings left to try, but these are my new go-to string. Love the new packaging as well.

StrangerDanger · #**109** 02-07-2013, 10:21 AM

Finally put these strings on. I like them a lot. What I really like is that they sound the same as the XLs. The added tension in the E string is really nice too. Very good strings for me.

FourBanger · #**110** 02-07-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by StrangerDanger

Finally put these strings on. I like them a lot. What I really like is that they sound the same as the XLs. The added tension in the E string is really nice too. Very good strings for me.

They should sound like XLs because they are XLs. The new sets have different combinations of gauges and a new gauge here and there, but the strings themselves are still XLs.

FourBanger · #**111** 02-07-2013, 10:38 AM

The availability of singles might have me trying Half Rounds again. When are those supposed to become available?

SLaPiNFuNK · #**112** 02-07-2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by FourBanger

The availability of singles might have me trying Half Rounds again. When are those supposed to become available?

Soon I keep hearing. I check every day.

FourBanger · #**113** 02-07-2013, 11:26 AM

I'll sign up for your e-mail list if you promise to blast when they are available.

SLaPiNFuNK · #**114** 02-07-2013, 12:55 PM

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I'll sign up for your e-mail list if you promise to blast when they are available.

If course!

I generally do not send out many emails so don't worry about getting spam... Maybe one or two emails a month.

T_Bone_TL · #**115** 02-07-2013, 01:44 PM

Any hope for balanced tension in tapewounds? The upper 3 are nearly there (stock 34" set - 35.8, 36.5, 36.6) and then the E is (comparatively) quite a ways down at 32.3

But it seems like D'Addario only makes 5 sizes of tapewound...unless I'm missing something. I love the things, but all the joy BT is getting makes me interested in the possibility of an E that matches everything else...if they made one.

Tapewounds don't even get mentioned in the "online string tensions guide" but I assume that winding a 135 up to E would be way too much. I know the gauges are different due to the wrap, but it seems that typical increment (looking at naked strings) to add 4 lbs at E' 34" would be about a 107 or 110 (tape) rather than a 105 (tape)...

klejst · #**116** 02-07-2013, 02:17 PM

Awesome, looking forward to trying some sometime. I love D' Addario strings.

Mike M. · #**117** 02-07-2013, 02:40 PM

In regards to the balanced tension D'Addario's, how does the overall tension feel?

Let me try to explain what I'm after. The thing I like about D'Addario's (the XL's) is how long they last. I've tried the 45-65-85-105 set but found them to be a tad too stiff for my liking, especially with the D and G strings. I then tried XL's that are 40-60-80-100 and found them to be a bit too loose for my liking.

Right now I've got a set of DR Sunbeams on my bass (round core as opposed to hex core...45-65-85-105) and while the tension is perfect for me....I can't believe how fast they died out on me and I barely played them!!

So if the balanced tension D'Addario's have a tension that's comparable to the Sunbeams I might be interested in trying them out.

FourBanger · #**118** 02-07-2013, 03:52 PM

The balanced set of XLs closest to your liking has the G from the set you found too stiff and the D and A from the set you found too loose.

The other two balanced sets are quite a bit lighter and quite a bit heavier.

JimmyM · #**119** 02-08-2013, 01:00 PM

Just got my set of Balanced Tension XL's (thanks Jason!) and strung them up on my P Lyte for tonight's gig. Had to add a little relief to the neck and reset intonation on all 4 strings, even the ones that were the same gauge as the old set of XL's, which were 40-60-75-95. The BT set's 40-55-70-95. No big whoop. Surprised I didn't want to reset string height, but the old height's working for me ATM.

Initial impressions are pretty positive, though I can see that it's going to take a little getting used to it. The D string no longer feels out of balance but is thinner and less tense, which makes me want to overshoot it. But I imagine I'll get used to that soon enough. Definitely more balanced and uniform in tensions.

And yes, they still sound like XL's, you silly folks!

joelb79 · #**120** 02-08-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyM

Just got my set of Balanced Tension XL's (thanks Jason!) and strung them up on my P Lyte for tonight's gig. Had to add a little relief to the neck and reset intonation on all 4 strings, even the ones that were the same gauge as the old set of XL's, which were 40-60-75-95. The BT set's 40-55-70-95. No big whoop. Surprised I didn't want to reset string height, but the old height's working for me ATM.

Initial impressions are pretty positive, though I can see that it's going to take a little getting used to it. The D string no longer feels out of balance but is thinner and less tense, which makes me want to overshoot it. But I imagine I'll get used to that soon enough. Definitely more balanced and uniform in tensions.

And yes, they still sound like XL's, you silly folks!

I think you'll find they work better live where the band is somewhat setting your dynamics. In practice, especially if your used to a tense D you'll notice it and overshoot, but live things just fall into place and you'll like them more.