D'Addario Zyex

eerbrev · #1 09-03-2010, 08:18 PM

I just got an email flyer from Lemur with these advertised. Anyone heard anything, good or bad? They claim Gut-like tone, which can often be a rather suspect remark, so I'm both curious and suspicious.

thoughts?

Eerbrev

rdwhit · #2 09-03-2010, 09:27 PM

You beat me to it, I'm sure many of us got the same email. Maybe they are the D'addario version of obligatos or Evahs. I'm sure somebody will take a bite & give us a review soon.

bassdaddyfive · #3 09-03-2010, 11:05 PM

Anyone know what the construction and materals are used with these strings.

txstatebass · #4 09-04-2010, 09:29 AM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(i love my spiros, i love my spiros, i love my spiros, i love my spiros)

Hands on ears and not reading about new strings.

rant over

salcott · #5 09-04-2010, 10:41 AM

Do not order yet

MR PC · #6 09-04-2010, 10:43 AM

Oh-Oh, maybe the quest for a purr-fect Thomastik G string has a new contender!

In the same e-mail they offer LaBella Golden Tone G and D as well.

What's next.....the new and improved Spirocore? It's nice the Thomastick is still developing new product in any case.

PB+J · #7 09-04-2010, 11:50 AM

I've never liked Helicores, not at all, but i'd be interested to try these

TroyK · #8 09-04-2010, 12:07 PM

It makes sense that D'Addario would enter this corner of the market. The idea that a new strings are out there doesn't get my attention like it used to, but of course, I'll pay attention anyway.

MR PC · #9 09-04-2010, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by salcott

Do not order yet

salcott · #10 09-04-2010, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MR PC

I was talking to myself there.......

martinc · #11 09-04-2010, 10:26 PM

D'Addario has been using Zyex for fiddle strings for several years. They "re-formulated " the strings around 2008.
I have often wondered why they never made them for the double bass.
From their advertising:

"Zyex Composite synthetic core strings produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Zyex is a new generation of synthetic material, creating strings that are extremely stable under drastic climatic conditions. Zyex strings settle in on the instrument very fast, within a matter of hours. Zyex has a warmer sound than most other synthetic core strings, and they have excellent projection, making them exceptional for soloistic use as well as symphonic."

CPike · #12 09-06-2010, 09:56 AM

They've been using Zyex for at least 20 years in their Pro Arte Composite classical guitar strings, as a longer-lasting alternative to nylon. So, perhaps it is an attempt to join the party with their own synthetic core offering...

cdp

bejoyous · #13 09-06-2010, 10:56 AM

Everything you ever wanted to know about Zyex and polyketone polymers.

martinc · #14 09-06-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CPike

They've been using Zyex for at least 20 years in their Pro Arte Composite classical guitar strings, as a longer-lasting alternative to nylon. So, perhaps it is an attempt to join the party with their own synthetic core offering...

cdp

Yup. Tough to figure out what has taken D'Addario so long. Especially when they stopped making Golden Spirals..and the Pro Arte perlon strings years ago.
Zyex seems like a natural replacement.

Marcus Johnson · #15 09-06-2010, 02:33 PM

Sounds like an ointment.

Greg Clinkingbeard · #16 09-06-2010, 02:56 PM

Naming the product after their supplier is a bit weak. Just doesn't have the same ring as 'Evah Pirazzi' or 'Belcanto'.

Peck_Time · #17 09-06-2010, 03:04 PM

Hmm Zyex. I guess someone thought "lets use the last three letters of the alphabet and add an E so we can copyright it!"

Marcus Johnson · #18 09-06-2010, 04:53 PM

(in a really fast voice) "Possible side effects of ZYEX include; nausea, blurred vision, headaches, disorientation, flatulence, prolonged priapism, projectile vomiting, murderous intent, or unexplained embracing of the Tea Party. Do not operate a vehicle containing a bass strung with ZYEX. If you experience a bass solo lasting longer than four minutes, consult your union rep immediately".

eerbrev · #19 09-06-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CPike

They've been using Zyex for at least 20 years in their Pro Arte Composite classical guitar strings, as a longer-lasting alternative to nylon. So, perhaps it is an attempt to join the party with their own synthetic core offering...

cdp

I know all things don't necessarily transfer from instrument to instrument, but how did you find them on your guitar? what kind of a sound did they seem to have?

eerbrev

CPike · #20 09-06-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by eerbrev

I know all things don't necessarily transfer from instrument to instrument, but how did you find them on your guitar? what kind of a sound did they seem to have? eerbrev

Until just last year, I'd used the "Composites" exclusively for my guitars for about 15 years. Compared to nylon (which they were developed to improve upon) they are punchier, louder and longer lasting. Of course, this is just a broad, general claim. Some players still prefer nylon core, and the latest fad materials now are "carbon" and "titanium" strings. In the composite set, only the lower three strings (basses) are made with Zyex core - wound with wire, of course. The top three strings (trebles) in the composite sets are the traditional nylon. The composite sets include an additional alternative 3rd string, presumably made of unwound Zyex, which has its own set of issues - too lengthy to go into here.
cdp