I'm lovin' the nickels! Question though...still haven't tried the ss ones. Are they brighter than the nickels? Are they similar tension wise?
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Dunlop Strings - one word "Wow"
- Thread starter Maiden Bass
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Post-rehearsal update: Epic win. These strings are fantastic.
Perhaps we should start lobbying Dunlop for coated ones? Even Ernie Ball has them now. And then flats, maybe? Please?
Perhaps we should start lobbying Dunlop for coated ones? Even Ernie Ball has them now. And then flats, maybe? Please?
I really like the sound of mine but either need to tune up (I am at C) or get some bigger strings. The C (what you bonified folks would call an E) is just a bit too floppy on some songs. I didnt have this problem with the DRs I was using previously.
Maybe I will retreat to the saftey of D?
Maybe I will retreat to the saftey of D?
Well, a 5 string set always costs more than the one extra string justifies. Also, I dont like how B strings feel in general. Thats why I go for C.
I like how the other 3 strings feel for tension. Quite a bit "slinky".
but the c is just too floppy for some of the parts I have to play.
I can pull them off but its less than ideal.
I'm not sure what you mean when you say you dont like B strings (B strings and C strings can be the same). It may be you dont like them when tuned to B, but when they are at C they will be much less floppy.
Either way I would say a light gauge B would be best IMO, maybe a 120. With some brands you can buy them seperatly to avoid extra cost.
I was an early adopter for Dunlop strings, and haven't looked back. I use the light stainless steel strings, and they are the first round wounds I've ever played that I actually truly feel they get better sounding with age. I've had my last set on for about 6 months now. When I used to play DR hi beams, I had to change them out every 1-2 months.
i searched for this thread just to post my opinion.
i put a pair of dunlops on my '89 squier II, and i must say it is a completely different bass...
and i mean that in a good way.
its punchy and clear, not to mention they feel great.
they are probably the most comfortable strings i have played.
i put a pair of dunlops on my '89 squier II, and i must say it is a completely different bass...
and i mean that in a good way.
its punchy and clear, not to mention they feel great.
they are probably the most comfortable strings i have played.
Anybody know if these are still being sold in 2 packs at GC? Might be worth a drive into town.
I picked up a jazz, played it for two days straight till my fingers hurt (used to flats). I threw on a set of GHS Precision Flats and found it lost a lot of that jazz burp and zing. Looking for a more comfortable set of rounds, sounds like these are worth a try.
I picked up a jazz, played it for two days straight till my fingers hurt (used to flats). I threw on a set of GHS Precision Flats and found it lost a lot of that jazz burp and zing. Looking for a more comfortable set of rounds, sounds like these are worth a try.
I tried the medium light Dunlop nickel strings for a couple days. The feel great, but I'm just not nuts about the tone. They're smoother and more comfortable than the stock Fender rounds that came on my Jazz. I'm really into blues right now. I put the GHS precision flats back on, I prefer the smooth warm deep thump of flats.
I'm interested in this too. Is the 2 for 1 offer still going?
Being in Australia bass strings start from ~$50 a set so if someone would be willing to buy a two pack for $20 and ship them to Australia for me (obviously I would pay whatever it cost) I could save myself a large chunk of money!
I had posted earlier in this thread that the Dunlops seemed to have higher tension compared to the Nickel-Plated Lo Riders I used previously. My "proof" was that I needed to tighten the truss rod to get the relief right with the Dunlops.
Well, I changed strings again last night, and this time I'm using Skjolds. It confirmed two things for me.
1. The Dunlops were DEAD.
2. I had to loosen the truss rod for the Skjolds, so it just confirms that the Dunlops do seem to have higher tension compared to the other strings I've used.
The Skjolds on my 5-string are still sounding plenty bright, so I'm thinking I'm going to stick with Skjolds, personally.
Well, I changed strings again last night, and this time I'm using Skjolds. It confirmed two things for me.
1. The Dunlops were DEAD.
2. I had to loosen the truss rod for the Skjolds, so it just confirms that the Dunlops do seem to have higher tension compared to the other strings I've used.
The Skjolds on my 5-string are still sounding plenty bright, so I'm thinking I'm going to stick with Skjolds, personally.
I've been using S.I.T. Power Wound Nickles and my local dealer is out of them. I don't want to spend the money on DR's so I'm tempted to try Dunlop's. How do they compare to S.I.T's and does anyone have experience with them on Lakland basses?
I have them on all my Lakland basses but one(flats). I can't imagine switching to something else. I totally dig 'em!
Has anyone else noticed the windings on the Nickels are a little bit gappy? If you glance across the string, mainly lower, thicker strings, you can see very small gaps where the windings aren't perfectly together. Noticed this on 2 sets so far. The strings sound and feel okay.
I've been using them for a good while now and have never noticed that. Got a photo?
Yup. Any good manufacturer would rather have the opportunity to make it right than have doubts about their quality spread on the most influential bass forum...
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