Sunbeams

[kinclune]

I switched from Fender SSs to Sunbeams nickel .045 - .100. I was actually after another string, but they were out. Impulsed on the sunbeams, not completely sure what I was getting.

Not really digging them, too floppy for me. Also, a bit brighter than I really like. On the bright side (ha), they are forcing me to adjust my fingering to avoid excessive clanging and probably will help improve my touch. I doubt these will be my ultimate string, but figured I would work with them for a while.

I have heard these strings mellow a bit with time - how long, how much playing, until the sound settles in?

Thanks.

[bassman10096]

I've been playing the heavier SBs (E is 105) and not for very long. I've found the "clankyness" wears out in a gig or two. The heavier ones are neither floppy nor too stiff - just right. For what it's worth, once they wear in they have some of the sweetest harmonics.