Weed whacker strings?

Tommygunn · #1 07-20-2010, 08:45 PM

Anybody ever use these?

http://www.gotofmi.com/upbaclkerowe.html

Can you bow with these?

Are they good on EUBs?

Thanks

Sharko · #2 07-20-2010, 08:49 PM

My favorite part:
"These High tension kevlar core weedwacker strings are EASY on the fingers because of the lower tension."

Tommygunn · #3 07-20-2010, 09:25 PM

lol I missed that part! I think it would be worth it, only like $40

TroyK · #4 07-20-2010, 10:03 PM

Did you do a search?

Tommygunn · #5 07-21-2010, 07:13 AM

Nope.

Didn't think about that, I normally do tho.

kmanley_29649 · #6 07-21-2010, 09:05 AM

There are a few good weedwacker strings out there, but these are not them. Also, the owner insists on inserting Scientology literature in every package he sends out.

The current favorite wacker strings are the Cordes Lambert. They have a new deluxe set out that have a "twisted" look to make them look like guts, and they supposedly have a very nice sound bowed. I haven't tried them myself, but I plan to buy a set in the next month or so.

Ozmoid · #7 07-21-2010, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Tommygunn

Are they good on EUBs?

Not if you're using a magnetic pickup.

Tommygunn · #8 07-21-2010, 12:13 PM

Ah, I'm pretty sure it has a Piezo

JayB · #9 07-21-2010, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kmanley_29649

......they supposedly have a very nice sound bowed.

Interesting. Can anyone else comment on this?

kmanley_29649 · #10 07-21-2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JayB

Interesting. Can anyone else comment on this?

Look at posts 316 and 318 here. That entire thread is dedicated to the strings, and there is a lot said about them.

JayB · #11 07-21-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kmanley_29649

Look at posts 316 and 318 here. That entire thread is dedicated to the strings, and there is a lot said about them.

Some pretty solid endorsements for a nylonwound string. Could these be the best slap/arco/pizz hybrid yet? If you pull the trigger on these, let us know how you fair with the bow!

kmanley_29649 · #12 07-21-2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JayB

Some pretty solid endorsements for a nylonwound string. Could these be the best slap/arco/pizz hybrid yet? If you pull the trigger on these, let us know how you fair with the bow!

That seems to be the case. And it's more a matter of "when" than "if" I get them. The guy that makes them is on vacation for a few weeks, so he won't be taking orders for a while, but hopefully I'll be able to place an order when he gets back.

M0ses · #13 07-21-2010, 04:14 PM

Wait....I thought you DB guys were actually re-purposing real weedwhacker strings......

Marcus Johnson · #14 07-21-2010, 04:19 PM

That's what they do out here, homes.

kmanley_29649 · #15 07-21-2010, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by M0ses

Wait....I thought you DB guys were actually re-purposing real weedwhacker strings......

They are real weedwacker strings. They've been treated, dyed, and sanded, but they are gatorline.

Wildcat Dan · #16 08-04-2010, 02:27 PM

Has anyone tried the Weedwackers Steel Core Hybrid strings? The set combines the synthetic gut D and G strings with a steel core nylon on the E and A strings. I am looking for some new strings and was very interested in these. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks

kmanley_29649 · #17 08-04-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Wildcat Dan

Has anyone tried the Weedwackers Steel Core Hybrid strings? The set combines the synthetic gut D and G strings with a steel core nylon on the E and A strings. I am looking for some new strings and was very interested in these. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks

Here you go.

Wildcat Dan · #18 08-04-2010, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kmanley_29649

Here you go.

Thanks

kmanley_29649 · #19 10-22-2010, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JayB

Some pretty solid endorsements for a nylonwound string. Could these be the best slap/arco/pizz hybrid yet? If you pull the trigger on these, let us know how you fair with the bow!

Alright, so I just got these in and strung up this evening, and they are great. It's already established they are really good for slap and pizz, but, at least to my ears, they sound just as good under the bow. I honestly think they sound as good as guts.

Wildcat Dan · #20 10-24-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kmanley_29649

Alright, so I just got these in and strung up this evening, and they are great. It's already established they are really good for slap and pizz, but, at least to my ears, they sound just as good under the bow. I honestly think they sound as good as guts.

I did put the weed wackers on my bass and I do agree they are great for slapping and pizz, but I am not a slapper. They die out way to quick for me. I used them for a couple of weeks and they did not stay in tune very well. I guess they would have eventually stretched out. I like a string with a lot of sustain in the sound. I ended up putting a set of Eurosonics on and I love them for the sound that I want and they need very little tuning. Granite they cost 4 times more than the WW, but to me they are worth every penny I paid for them. If I was a slapper I would have stayed with the WW because they did have a great sound for slapping and much easier to slap then the Eurosonics I have now.