fender 7150 string question (nickle strings)

[pbass888]

My local stores carry both the old and new packaging of the fender 7150 strings (pure nickel). As much as I love sunbeams these are really great strings. I was wondering if the new strings package (by Daddario) sounds different and if anyone has tried them?

Should i go hoard some of the old ones? Are the new ones worse or better?

Thank you in advance.

[CapnSev]

These string are my favorite rounds by far. I've played both, and I think there are 3 noticeable differences between the old and new versions:

1) The new ones are not quite as tight as the old ones
2) The low B is better on the new set
and
3) The new ones sound brighter out of the package, but settle in after a little bit

[pbass888]

Thank you capnsev. I will give the new ones a try. I love these strings also.

Originally Posted by CapnSev

These string are my favorite rounds by far. I've played both, and I think there are 3 noticeable differences between the old and new versions:

1) The new ones are not quite as tight as the old ones
2) The low B is better on the new set
and
3) The new ones sound brighter out of the package, but settle in after a little bit

[CapnSev]

Originally Posted by pbass888

Thank you capnsev. I will give the new ones a try. I love these strings also.

Post your thoughts when you get them!

[pbass888]

I will and im really enjoying a bargain box set of 7350 that I never would have even tried (new set) better than slinkys and close to (i look around 3 times) sunbeams.

Originally Posted by CapnSev

Post your thoughts when you get them!

[unclekebm]

I say grab a bunch of the old ones ~ Super warm when broken in

+1 on the new ones being, or seeming a little less tense
the old ones can get real thumpy after they've been on for a while

[pbass888]

thankyou might just do it. I just order 2 new sets

Originally Posted by unclekebm

I say grab a bunch of the old ones ~ Super warm when broken in

+1 on the new ones being, or seeming a little less tense
the old ones can get real thumpy after they've been on for a while

[TimB 619]

I like the Fender pure nickel rounds. IMHO they're as good as the one's that came before, and I liked those too.