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D'Addario Keeps the Hits Coming!

Geri O

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Sep 6, 2013
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This is the third time that D'addario has come through with some great help for me...

There's a set of NYXLs that I really like, but for some reason, the gauge I prefer (50, 70, 85, 105) doesn't come in a 5-string set (no, you >4-string guys, it's not a hint!). I had ordered single .130s to use with that set I emailed D'addario and George, who has helped me before is sending me 3 .130s and 3 .135s to try and see when one I prefer. Man, that's impressive! Also, he's looking into why that set isn't offered in a 5-string set.

Those strings are amazing. While being a good bit more expensive, they are lasting me over twice as long as the Pro Steels and EXLs I was using. And there's a warmth to the midrange tone that is quite apparent to me while keeping the bright characteristics and growl that I want.

Love me some D'addario!
 
Compare to XL, NYXL has sweater high , less stiff but overall tone are a bit scooped.

Dunlop SBN tone are between both, plus the string surface are far smoother.

If compare those broken in tone, I prefer fender 7250L more. The E string on NYXL also notable get soft sounding (not muddy) earlier than ADG too.

I also play C# std tune with NYXL 45-100. Beside floppy, she sound better string to string balance than XL and 7250. The SBN 40-100 just crazy floppy even D STD tune .
 
This is the third time that D'addario has come through with some great help for me...

There's a set of NYXLs that I really like, but for some reason, the gauge I prefer (50, 70, 85, 105) doesn't come in a 5-string set (no, you >4-string guys, it's not a hint!). I had ordered single .130s to use with that set I emailed D'addario and George, who has helped me before is sending me 3 .130s and 3 .135s to try and see when one I prefer. Man, that's impressive! Also, he's looking into why that set isn't offered in a 5-string set.

Those strings are amazing. While being a good bit more expensive, they are lasting me over twice as long as the Pro Steels and EXLs I was using. And there's a warmth to the midrange tone that is quite apparent to me while keeping the bright characteristics and growl that I want.

Love me some D'addario!

That's Great to hear a company of that caliber is focusing on good customer service...
I love daddario strings and their consistency, i never had a bad set.

Me too! :) They have always been good to me. Replacing cables when they were the Planet Waves label, etc
The only accessory I haven't liked from them was one of their super compact headstock tuners. I had such high hopes for it but it just won't pick up the lower notes. However it works great and accurately for my son's geetar!

I really really wish I liked their strings more? I can honestly say I have NEVER gotten a bad set from them.It would be soooo much easier than the smorgasbord I have going on right now! ;) I do have two sets of Pro Steels in various stages of wear. One set on my Cirrus and one on my 62 Jazz RI. They sound great but I just don't like the feel? Too grabby and I come from the Rotosound camp! I generally prefer the feel of the nickel XL's. But still fantastic customer service in this day that's for sure!

Take care Fellas,
Brent
 

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