Dunlop Strings? - Page 2

Plunky6 · #21 07-08-2009, 02:44 PM

I just put Dunlop Strings on my Roscoe LG3006 and LOVE THEM! I have a gig tomorrow and a studio date as well. They hold their tune and feel great. I've used Dadaddario for years.
I will let you know how they work out. I also plan on a demo with them for my bass club meeting July 25, at Alpha Music.

Craig_S · #22 08-11-2009, 07:41 PM

Okay, so it has been a month or so. How do you guys like the Dunlops, now? I'm still digging them! I think they have a vintage(?) kind of vibe that is really cool. They're lasting fairly well, also.

I'll buy more, for sure.

Ryan Mohr · #23 08-11-2009, 08:22 PM

If they have a vintage vibe and are nickels, I'm certainly interested!

Craig_S · #24 08-11-2009, 08:32 PM

Yes, I'm speaking of the nickel strings. I should have said that.

chunkstyle · #25 08-12-2009, 10:24 AM

great strings. i put a slightly broken in set on my lakland hollowbody. huge bottom, detailed musical mids, and definition but no glass on top. the notes from E to A on the E string are nice and defined. no mud.

thirtypoint87 · #26 08-12-2009, 10:29 AM

Does anybody notice and less sustain in Dunlops versus higher tension D'addario's, etc.? Higher tension = more potential energy in the string = longer sustain, right? Or am I overthinking this?!?

Darkstrike · #27 08-12-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by thirtypoint87

Does anybody notice and less sustain in Dunlops versus higher tension D'addario's, etc.? Higher tension = more potential energy in the string = longer sustain, right? Or am I overthinking this?!?

No sustain loss here.

HMZ · #28 08-13-2009, 04:44 PM

So i tried a set of Dunlop nickel 45-65-85-105 today. I'm not really a big fan. I usually use D'addario XL's in the same gauge. What I found was the Dunlops have less tension and are a little dead on the top end. I like the zing that the D'addario strings have. I will say this dunlops are long enough for 36" scale basses.Ii wish the D'addario's were. I have to get super long for my 5 string 35" scale bass. The super long are hard to find some times. All in all Dunlops are not bad for the price thats for sure. Worth a try if you like a softer feel.

Craig_S · #29 08-14-2009, 04:42 PM

The Dunlops aren't as bright on the top end. I like them for a more vintage sort of sound. They're very nice, very musical strings, with an open, almost airy midrange (D'Addario doesn't have) that brings out a woody, natural tone. I dig 'em.

If you want top end zing, D'Addario is definitely great for that.

madbassplaya · #30 08-14-2009, 08:05 PM

i will take a set of dunlop's over d'addarios any day!

d'addarios are very clanky to me. i much prefer dunlop!

the dunlop's aren't "low tension" to me either.

Ryan Mohr · #31 08-15-2009, 09:27 PM

Very interesting so far...

hgrind · #32 08-16-2009, 05:52 AM

I'm very interested in the Dunlop strings if they fit 35" scale basses. How's the low B?

phillm47 · #33 08-16-2009, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by hgrind

I'm very interested in the Dunlop strings if they fit 35" scale basses. How's the low B?

I've never tried them on my fiver, but I did emailed Dunlop about 35" scale in regards to a Lakland 55-02. The tech guy responded and said he uses them on a 55-94, but had to string through the bridge instead of the body.

So the short answer is yes.

HMZ · #34 08-16-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hgrind

I'm very interested in the Dunlop strings if they fit 35" scale basses. How's the low B?

Dunlop strings are plenty long enough for a 35" scale bass. I know I have on. I gave my review of the nickel Dunlop's but have not yet tried them on my 5 string.