Dunlop Strings=love

ByahBass · #1 10-07-2009, 09:03 PM

I just picked up a set of the Nickel Plated 4 string set (Light gauge) and i had to share haha.

I've been playin a Spector for a year now, but i slapped the Dunlops on my old Squier and WOW! I had heard decent things about them before, but they are much better than i expected!
Has anyone else tried these?

jhfishn · #2 10-08-2009, 10:35 AM

I hadn't even heard of them until a friend of mine just recently bought a gorgeous Mike Lull (I think 5MV or something like that) jazz bass.

The strings that came on it were Mike Lull strings and he loved the sound & feel so he called the shop. They told him they were Dunlop strings.

Anyway .... he had been a diehard DR HighBeam user for about 10 years but just told me he's going to call Mike Lull and order several more sets and he's leaving the DR's behind. He said the price was reasonable too.

Well .... I still haven't tried them and am using DR Sunbeams but who knows ...

cp4eva · #3 10-08-2009, 10:59 AM

I have a set on my T-40 and I like them well enough.
If YOU like them and they give you the sound you want- that's all that matters.

mmbongo · #4 10-08-2009, 12:56 PM

Just curious, what other strings did you compare them to?

Darkstrike · #5 10-08-2009, 01:04 PM

Very, very nice indeed, their Nickle Plated Steels ore one of my very favourite rounds, truly fantastic in every way.

Hugh Jass · #6 10-08-2009, 07:12 PM

By far the best thing I have tried on my L-2000 (Med/light). This compared to D'addario XL's, Pro-Steels, and EB Slinky's.

Lot's of clarity, growl and definition.

tbird36go · #7 10-11-2009, 06:14 AM

Same here! I've been using DR's long necks & low riders steels forever. Dunlop sent my band some free swag including alot of strings. I got 3 packs of the Nickles... Nickle hugh? I've played alot of nickles in my time & just never liked em. They we're free so I might as well use em. Dang! I couldnt believe how amazing they we're & they last a long time too. Believe it or not they sound alot like the DR low riders without the harsh feel & clickity clack of steel. You cut through the mix & the mids are full & smooth, the lows are full & blooming & the highs sound full without being harsh. I havent touched DR's in 6 months & the Dunlops are half the price which blew my mind. One thing I have noticed is that with the DR's, Droping my E string to D & intonating, it was rough bringing the E bridge saddle all the way back over the end wrap. The Dunlops don't have this problem. When I detune & intonate with them the saddles barely have to be moved that much. I don't know why this is but I'm loving it.

mmbongo · #8 10-11-2009, 09:27 PM

Anybody know if Dunlops 5-string sets will fit on a G&L L2500..which normally requires extra long strings?

Hugh Jass · #9 10-11-2009, 10:28 PM

The four string set I got were not particulairly long. A bit on the short side in fact. I don't recall cutting much off. Don't think they would quite make it to a string through.

Might have to do that bridge mod

Darkstrike · #10 10-11-2009, 10:30 PM

Mine always seemed plenty long enough for top loading 35" basses, but I don't know about the G&L.

Craig_S · #11 10-11-2009, 10:31 PM

Here's more love for Dunlop strings!

I've tried many different (quality) strings, and I like something about most of them. The Dunlops stand above most, especially for the price. They sound absolutely wonderful on my Jazz Bass. I've only used the medium gauge (45-105).

Only one issue: My local GCs don't stock Dunlop five string sets.

Hugh Jass · #12 10-11-2009, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkstrike

Mine always seemed plenty long enough for top loading 35" basses, but I don't know about the G&L.

Top load would be fine (34" scale) he was probably talking about string through. L2500's have a nasty habit of losing their bridges if you top load

Darkstrike · #13 10-11-2009, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugh Jass

Top load would be fine (34" scale) he was probably talking about string through. L2500's have a nasty habit of losing their bridges if you top load

Ah, well, I run mine through body on a Fender Roscoe Beck, if thats any help.

That sucks about the G&L's, seems to be a dangerous downside, to such lovely instruments.

Tony G · #14 10-11-2009, 10:47 PM

I've been using the SS Dunlop Strings for a little less than a year now. I love them, and will soon be trying the nickels as well. They are pretty much the only string I use these days.

Hugh Jass · #15 10-11-2009, 11:09 PM

We should probably start saying bad things about them or they might get popular and the price will go up.

Dunlop strings suck!

Darkstrike · #16 10-11-2009, 11:18 PM

Yeah, overpriced things they are!

algernon · #17 10-12-2009, 06:01 AM

I testify

I'm using a set of 45-105 Dunlop nickels on a Lakland 44-01, through body, for about a month now. Thumbs up, they kept their tone pretty good and don't seem to put a lot of tension.

(ahem, ahem, they suck, indeed, and rust quickly

)

Regards,
Adrian

mmbongo · #18 10-12-2009, 07:58 AM

I ordered some Dunlops to try out. Interesting that these strings are designed by one of the former head guys at DR. Hoping these sound like DR's but at half the price!

tbird36go · #19 10-12-2009, 05:48 PM

I love dunlop strings so much. I realy hope the price dose not go up. The way things are going, if peoples reaction to them keeps on the up & up i don't know what i'll do if they raise the price. I might have to stock pile as we speak. Juststrings.com has all the Dunlop steels & nickles in various gauges for great prices. Dunlops are the only strings IMO that can battle DR's. I just don't know if I can go back to DR's. I'm freaking out!

Craig_S · #20 10-12-2009, 07:07 PM

Well, if the price goes up, I'll just use D'Addario on all my basses. I've used D'Addario for years and have always been happy with them. D'Addario does the two set box thing, too.