Does anybody use these strings?
The only place I know I can get them online is ebay, but I'm wondering if there's some online store that sells them bit cheaper or at least with lower shipping? The ones I found sell for more than DRs :/
They're made in the UK. I used these until a few years ago. Really stiff strings, especially the E and B, this caused a poor tone B string. They also had spots of corrosion on them even when new. However perhaps they've improved since then.
Well perhaps I was a bit harsh ... lots of people like them, you may too I just like ultra-flexible strings because I use very low tensions. At standard tension the stiffness is less of a problem. Also, one or two spots of corrosion don't affect the sound. Lets hope they've improved since 5 years ago.
Too late, already ordered 2 sets form stringsdirect. I hope they aren't that bad. I wanted some rough steels, like rotos.
Stringsdirect is great, I order all my strings there. I tried elites a while back, good strings, they don't sound quite as good as rotosounds (to me) but sound fresher for longer. Definitely worth a try.
Got them today and put them on. They sound good so far (as most new strings) but the time will show .
No corrosion spots and they aren't that stiff. More tension than DR for example but less tension than nickles. They aren't that rough either, I expected sandpaper after reading the reviews.
I like them so far
I don't know what the delivery options are but I've always bought Elites (I've used these for the last 15 years, I love 'em) through Stringbusters, best price I've found, cheaper in multiples.
I just like ultra-flexible strings because I use very low tensions. At standard tension the stiffness is less of a problem. Also, one or two spots of corrosion don't affect the sound. Lets hope they've improved since 5 years ago.
