Pyramid Gold

David Wiener · #1 02-27-2006, 05:15 AM

Does anyone know where I can get single Pyramid Gold G strings? I was given two sets of Pyramid Gold strings (D/A/E) but unfortunately the G strings where missing. I have already tried Ideal Music since they carry Pyramid but they don't have single strings. I wrote to Pyramid but didn't get a response. Their web site for dealers isn't much help because it mainly covers bass guitar string dealers.

Also does anyone have any experience with these strings? Do you like them and could you tell me what they sound like (similar to any other brands)?

Thanks, Dave

**Francois Blais** · #2 02-27-2006, 05:48 AM

Are these upright bass strings?

AMJBASS · #3 02-27-2006, 07:55 AM

I have a bunch of Pyramid Ultra Flex strings, and I don't like them at all. They are very flexible with a fairly weak tone. I wasn't at all impressed.

**Francois Blais** · #4 02-27-2006, 08:13 AM

I found their website:
http://www.pyramidstrings.com/st-db.html
The Gold brand seems to be the cheaper offering, with a solid steel core.
They're probably quite rigid.

David Wiener · #5 02-27-2006, 08:43 AM

Hi Francois- I am talking about DB strings and I'm already familiar with their website. I have already e-mailed them at the address on the website and didn't get a response. These are their lowest priced strings but the price difference is not that great. I was hoping someone knew a store that carried them (single strings) and someone had actual experience using them. Thanks, Dave

David Wiener · #6 02-27-2006, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Juras

I have a bunch of Pyramid Ultra Flex strings, and I don't like them at all. They are very flexible with a fairly weak tone. I wasn't at all impressed.

Hi Adrian- The ones I have are not Ultra Flex. Do you know anyone who sells these strings individually and anyone who uses the standard Pyramid Gold strings? Thanks, Dave

anonymous0726 · #7 02-27-2006, 09:21 AM

Francois! I've used strings that you haven't! I never expected for that to happen.

I used to play Pyramids in the mid-90's. At a certain point the old man retired and they were shut down for a while while he trained the new guy how to make them. The G strings sucked after that, and the other three weren't quite as nice before either. I tried a few different sets over a number of months but they never seemed to get any better, so I gave up on them.

David Wiener · #8 02-27-2006, 09:45 AM

Hi Ray- The strings that I have are from the late 70's or early 80's. They belonged to my bass teacher and his widow gave them to me about twenty years ago and they have been sitting in my house in their original jackets in a sealed container all this time.

If I understand you, the old D,A and E are good and I shouldn't bother with the G because the current strings not good.

Would you have any interest in purchasing both sets of D,A and E strings?

Thanks, Dave

anonymous0726 · #9 02-27-2006, 10:52 AM

No interest here. I'm on Flex 92's right now and really liking them. The only others that I'd mess with at present are Dominants or wrapped guts (if I'm feeling racy).

My preference is not to use replace-ables likes strings if they aren't readily available. For instance, I'd probably have Red-O-Rays on my bass if they still made them.

Thanks, though