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10-31-2009, 01:22 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sparks, NV | |  Dunlop Strings - one word "Wow"
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Man, I am telling you the people at Dunlop strings know what they are doing!!!
These strings are awesome!!!
The brightest, clearest nickels and the deepest, fullest stainless steels I have ever played.
I used to think Daddario's were good, but they don't even compare to these Dunlops!
The Dunlop's also play easier and last longer than other strings!  
I have made the switch to Dunlop!
Last edited by Maiden Bass : 10-31-2009 at 04:02 PM.
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10-31-2009, 01:52 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, LA | | | I'm putting a set on my Schecter tonight! |
10-31-2009, 03:38 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Branch, Mi | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Maiden Bass  Man, I am telling you the people at Dunlop strings know what they are doing!!!
These strings are awesome!!!
The brightest, clearest nickels and the deepest, fullest stainless steels I have ever played.
I used to think Daddario's were good, but they don't even compare to these Dunlops! | Hmmmm......1st off, I'm glad you've found strings you like, 'k ? but i wasn't aware that Dunlop was manufacturing strings....
i do know that D'Addario makes strings for other marques, so i can't help but wonder: are the Dunlops are actually rebranded D'Addarios ? |
10-31-2009, 03:50 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sparks, NV | | Quote:
Originally Posted by maestrovert Hmmmm......1st off, I'm glad you've found strings you like, 'k ? but i wasn't aware that Dunlop was manufacturing strings....
i do know that D'Addario makes strings for other marques, so i can't help but wonder: are the Dunlops are actually rebranded D'Addarios ? | - and the answer is a big fat NO!!!
Dunlop makes their own strings -
Click on "How We Make Them" and you can see they have their own winding machines. http://www.dunlopstrings.com/
- and the guy who is behind it all is Les O'Connor (former production manager for DR Strings).
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10-31-2009, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Maiden Bass - and the answer is a big fat NO!!!
Dunlop makes their own strings -
Click on "How We Make Them" and you can see they have their own winding machines. http://www.dunlopstrings.com/
- and the guy who is behind it all is Les O'Connor (former production manager for DR Strings). | Cool ! Thanx for the link |
10-31-2009, 04:05 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sparks, NV | | No problem.
I just wanted to get the word out, especially to ALL the guys who liked DR strings when they first came out.
Many people have been noticing lately that DR strings "Ain't what they used to be", so if you are looking for something better you may want to give the Dunlops a try.
You just might be surprised people!!! 
Also found out that Dunlop makes Mike Lull and Elrick strings!!!
Last edited by Maiden Bass : 10-31-2009 at 05:29 PM.
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10-31-2009, 04:15 PM
| | | | I tried the Dunlops a few months back. They had the perfect feel (texture/tension) , but I was disappointed with the tone. They had the mids and highs, but the low end was missing. There was a big drop off in tone with the low b and e, with both the nickels and stainless. I had to put the Carvins back on. |
10-31-2009, 04:26 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sparks, NV | | Quote:
Originally Posted by thedrummer I tried the Dunlops a few months back. They had the perfect feel (texture/tension) , but I was disappointed with the tone. They had the mids and highs, but the low end was missing. There was a big drop off in tone with the low b and e, with both the nickels and stainless. I had to put the Carvins back on. | Funny you should mention Carvin strings cause I just ordered an LB70 and I also ordered 2 sets of their strings (nickel and stainless steel) because I have never tried their strings before.
I tried the Carvins just before the Dunlops (this past week) because I had heard they are made by Labella. Well, I have to say they are the most lifeless strings I have ever used and I will never use their strings again. Both sets of Carvins were in the trash in less than an hour.
I'm planning to send in a set of Dunlops to be installed on my new LB70 (will be finished in a couple more weeks) and I'm hoping Carvin will like them so much they will switch their string supplier from Labella to Dunlop! 
Last edited by Maiden Bass : 10-31-2009 at 05:30 PM.
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10-31-2009, 04:56 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Upstate, South Carolina | | Well I've been praising Dunlop strings for a while now, I love them. And yes they do in fact make their own, and they make strings for other companies.
Also agree about Carvin strings being pretty much lifeless, but to each his own. You have to find the right string for the right bass. Dunlops are very punchy and growly, so I can see how those who don't like that wouldn't like them. That's why they leave it to the other companies to make flats  |
10-31-2009, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by mmbongo Well I've been praising Dunlop strings for a while now, I love them. And yes they do in fact make their own, and they make strings for other companies.
Also agree about Carvin strings being pretty much lifeless, but to each his own. You have to find the right string for the right bass. Dunlops are very punchy and growly, so I can see how those who don't like that wouldn't like them. That's why they leave it to the other companies to make flats | You are correct sir!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN54sPSN8G0 |
10-31-2009, 05:05 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, LA | | | Carvin strings are made by Labella FWIW. |
10-31-2009, 05:17 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin | | | Dunlop sponsors the band I'm in and I get 50% everything Dunlop. I'll have to pick a pair of these up for when I don't have the money to pick up a pair of Elixir's. Did you buy them online or in a store?
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10-31-2009, 05:28 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sparks, NV | | | I bought mine at Guitar Center, but they are also available online at Musicians Friend and Just Strings. |
10-31-2009, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Maiden Bass I just wanted to get the word out, especially to ALL the guys who liked DR strings when they first came out.
Many people have been noticing lately that DR strings "Ain't what they used to be", ............... | I still like 'em. Care to elaborate? BTW, I like the nickel Dunlops too.
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10-31-2009, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Maiden Bass Man, I am telling you the people at Dunlop strings know what they are doing!!!
These strings are awesome!!!
The brightest, clearest nickels and the deepest, fullest stainless steels I have ever played.
I used to think Daddario's were good, but they don't even compare to these Dunlops!
The Dunlop's also play easier and last longer than other strings!
I have made the switch to Dunlop! | i'm a dunlop user and i agree with how great these strings are.
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10-31-2009, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by whatshizname Dunlop sponsors the band I'm in and I get 50% everything Dunlop. I'll have to pick a pair of these up for when I don't have the money to pick up a pair of Elixir's. Did you buy them online or in a store? | I get mine from www.juststrings.com or from whoever has the best price or free shipping. The Guitar Center closest to me stocks only .45-.105 sets (of ANY brand!) and I use the .40's on two of my basses. They have those .45's for $20. |
10-31-2009, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Maiden Bass Man, I am telling you the people at Dunlop strings know what they are doing!!!
These strings are awesome!!!
The brightest, clearest nickels and the deepest, fullest stainless steels I have ever played.
I used to think Daddario's were good, but they don't even compare to these Dunlops!
The Dunlop's also play easier and last longer than other strings!
I have made the switch to Dunlop! | I tried them and found they were not as good as the brands that I like to use. |
10-31-2009, 07:47 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Maiden Bass No problem.
I just wanted to get the word out, especially to ALL the guys who liked DR strings when they first came out.
Many people have been noticing lately that DR strings "Ain't what they used to be", so if you are looking for something better you may want to give the Dunlops a try.
You just might be surprised people!!!
Also found out that Dunlop makes Mike Lull and Elrick strings!!! | I tried a set of Mike Lull steels and they're awesome strings.
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10-31-2009, 07:56 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada eh | | Dunlop strings suck. 
Stop saying that they are good.
Your bass will catch fire if you use them. If you guys all keep saying they are good Dunlop will find out and they wont be 20 bucks anymore.
DR's are more expensive so logically they are way better........  |
10-31-2009, 08:49 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, LA | | | These strings sound great so far on my Schecter Stiletto. Can't wait to really try them out in the morning. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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