Daddario vs DR vs Elixir

Ingemar · #1 02-25-2004, 10:42 AM

Is there anyone who have tested coated strings like
Daddario EXP and/or DR EXTRA and/or Elixir?
Opinions?
Dis/advantages?
Witch one are the best?

lpbassics · #2 02-26-2004, 12:05 PM

I only have experience with using a couple sets of elixir softs. They feel... "odd" to begin with because of how slippery they are, but I found within a day or two I was quite comfortable with the new strings. They sound great in my opinion as well. I've used 2 sets on my spector 4 string, and currently have a set on right now. They've never broken, just after playing for ~6 months the coating starts to come off for me. I'd say that's about when the strings get "unacceptably dead" for the sound I'm going for. I wouldn't say you have to change the strings by then, it's just that I prefer to. They could probably last forever so long as you like that tone and don't break one.

As for price? ....

I usually end up shelling out $40.

I couldn't contrast them with the other strings you listed, but my next set will probably be the DR extras. Since when I'm lacking the cash for elixirs I pick up a set of DR lo-riders.

-lp

OrionManMatt · #3 02-26-2004, 12:23 PM

I much prefer flatwounds if you want I nice feel.

Those last.

I have Fender .50-1.00 on right now and they are buttery smooth.

Ingemar · #4 03-09-2004, 01:53 PM

No one playing those "everlasting" coated stringbrands?

Wantsafoderabas · #5 03-09-2004, 06:52 PM

MAN I HATE THE PRICE

but i love the sound of DRs

$40 it sux , what other ones are good that r not so expensive?

ojthesimpson · #6 03-10-2004, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wantsafoderabas

MAN I HATE THE PRICE

but i love the sound of DRs

$40 it sux , what other ones are good that r not so expensive?

40 bucks? buy them online for $22
duh

DRs sound better then anything else I've thrown on there and last forever!

gfab333 · #7 03-11-2004, 11:09 PM

I've only recently spent the big bucks on a set of Elixer Nanowebs, and I'm very happy with them so far, after one months use on weekend gigs. About $50+ locally for a 5 string set.

The slippery feel is not that big a deal and doesn't bother me. The tension of the strings are also very playable for me, they are neither too slack - nor are they too taut. Straight out of the box, they aren't quite bright as brand new stainless steels, but that's OK with me. I used to take a couple of days "to break" in a new set of stainless steel strings because they were too bright out of the box.

dmaki · #8 03-14-2004, 04:15 PM

I had a set of D'Addario EXP's on my L-2000 for a while, and they weren't too bad. Basically sound and feel like uncoated D'Addario XL's. If you're an XL fan you'd probably like them, didn't seem to last any longer though.

I just put DR Hi-Beams on my bass, and I think they're great -- I used to hate stainless steel strings, but after a few days of wearing these in, they're the best sounding, most playable strings I've ever played. Not harsh on the fingers/frets at all... Can't comment on the coated DR's however.

JimK · #9 03-14-2004, 07:01 PM

I've strung my main bass with the DR 'black' strings'...I was curious & spent the $25(some on-line strings store).
They have been on about 2 weeks; so far, I can't complain. I haven't played this bass out with a band, so, in a sense, the jury is still out.
I do like the 'tension'/feel, they don't feel overly slippery or sticky, either. The tone is decent, too.
I also bought some Sunbeams in the event these don't work out.

Ingemar · #10 07-27-2004, 05:37 PM

So
Wich ones are "the best"? I do´'t want them to "stiff" or to "clanky"
Anyone who have tested more than one of these coated brands, and can compare?

Figjam · #11 07-27-2004, 05:41 PM

I use Elixirs. Work for me.

Ingemar · #12 07-28-2004, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmaki

I had a set of D'Addario EXP's on my L-2000 for a while, and they weren't too bad. Basically sound and feel like uncoated D'Addario XL's. If you're an XL fan you'd probably like them, didn't seem to last any longer though.

I just put DR Hi-Beams on my bass, and I think they're great -- I used to hate stainless steel strings, but after a few days of wearing these in, they're the best sounding, most playable strings I've ever played. Not harsh on the fingers/frets at all... Can't comment on the coated DR's however.

I intend to change strings on my newly bought Ibanez Artoce (semi hollow) 34" bass.(se thread below).The orgin. str. are Daddario XL but I think they are to "clanky" for this bas.
Don't You think the EXP coated would make any difference?

bryan bailey · #13 07-28-2004, 01:26 PM

Dr's please.

(Try a search, or the strings FAQ first though)