New ernie ball strings.

akaTRENT · #1 07-07-2009, 02:53 PM

so ernie ball is making coated string that sounds and feels like a normal string. and because its coated it lasts longer.
sounds too good to be true??

http://www.gearwire.com/ernieball-coatedbass.html

RobertPaulson · #2 07-07-2009, 02:55 PM

hmmm, I stopped playing EB's because they just went dead so damn fast, these intrigue me...

Webtroll · #3 07-15-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by RobertPaulson

these intrigue me...

me too, I wonder how they'll stack against DRs

CElton · #4 07-15-2009, 10:55 AM

Anyone heard a suggested retail or street price on these yet?

jasper383 · #5 07-15-2009, 11:38 AM

I saw a price somewhere, now I can't find it. They are about 2X regular string price.

Enamel coating is intriguing. The other long-life brands I have tried (and didn't like) went for the plastic type coating. I thought the DR coated strings were awful, and the Elixirs just a little better.

akaTRENT · #6 07-15-2009, 11:42 AM

More details. They last 5 times as long.

RickenBoogie · #7 07-15-2009, 02:34 PM

I do like the new packaging on ALL their strings. Just wish they had a set 65-85-105-125

madbassplaya · #8 07-15-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RickenBoogie

I do like the new packaging on ALL their strings. Just wish they had a set 65-85-105-125

I hate the fact that they go from a 100 to a 130.

kirkm24 · #9 07-15-2009, 05:18 PM

I'm definitely looking forward to trying these. I currently have stainless steel lo riders which sound great but I always thought Slinkys sounded best on my basses but they have a very short life. If these deliver, then the problem is solved.

Anyone know when these will be available? They ran a full page ad in BP Magazine... I doubt they would buy that ad space unless it was something coming out really soon. Hopefully my Lo Riders can hold up until they are ready for sale.

BigOldHarry · #10 07-15-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RobertPaulson

hmmm, I stopped playing EB's because they just went dead so damn fast, these intrigue me...

+1

Same-Same GHS. *love* the way those sounds... Hate the way the (don't) last!

EagleMoon · #11 07-15-2009, 05:45 PM

These definitely look interesting. Hope they sound better than Elixirs.

Love the rust angle they're using. I used to boil strings for years and never had any rust.

Femto · #12 07-15-2009, 05:55 PM

Hmmm, anybody know if they do 110-55 (i.e. the same gauge setup as Power Slinkies (purple packet)?

akaTRENT · #13 07-16-2009, 07:13 AM

SOUND BITES ! http://www.ernieball.com/news/45-1

akaTRENT · #14 07-16-2009, 07:15 AM

I like how the coats sounds! its just like they described it!

kirkm24 · #15 07-21-2009, 07:03 PM

For anyone who is interested, these strings are now available at Musicians Friend. None of the other string dealers online appear to have them yet.

metallicafan18 · #16 07-21-2009, 07:11 PM

I talked to EB at NAMM. I was asking about the coating on these. They aren't like the Elixers. He said they won't peel like Elixers do.

I work at a EB dealer, so I will have to check these out.

akaTRENT · #17 07-21-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kirkm24

For anyone who is interested, these strings are now available at Musicians Friend. None of the other string dealers online appear to have them yet.

YAY!

infamusblkdeath · #18 07-22-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RobertPaulson

hmmm, I stopped playing EB's because they just went dead so damn fast, these intrigue me...

strange.i had put a set on one of my basses quite a few months back and their still alive and kicking.i don't think they always die fast..

CElton · #19 07-30-2009, 07:27 AM

Has anyone seen these in retail stores yet? I see MF has then available on line.

MK84 · #20 08-10-2009, 03:06 PM

Maybe this is a stupid question, but when I think of coated strings I think of strings that also have a different colour. Are these strings coloured?