They sounded lifeless from the start. Maybe it was a bad set or an old set. I'm not sure. I paid far too much for those strings and that experience, though. I took them off after two days.
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Dunlop Strings - one word "Wow"
- Thread starter Maiden Bass
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I actually totally agree there is no reason to pay the premium for those strings. Their steel strings are great but the nickles just seemed like a slightly mellower slinky to me. I've had them on a couple basses with consistent results.
All that aside, the Dunlops sound absolutely wonderful on my Jazz Basses. I just put a set on my Stingray5 about a week ago. Until then I hadn't thought any string sounded good as the EB Slinky's on a Ray.
It comes down to personal preference. For me, the Dunlops are a great choice.
It comes down to personal preference. For me, the Dunlops are a great choice.
i usually use fenders but i broke my g yesterday and i went to get a new pack and the store didnt have any fender strings or singles so i bought a pack of dunlops. wow.
I've been back and forth the past two years between S.I.T. nickel PowerWound, and nickel Rockbrights. I just put on a set of Dunlop nickels, and I'm really happy. They kill the power wounds in clarity, and i would say they are quite similar to the Rock Brights, but more pleasantly balanced in tone, and tension. They feel great under my fingers. The only thing i'm not doing backflips over is the slap tone. I'm not saying its bad, its just different than anything i'm used to with all the other strings i've used over the years. Fingerstyle tone is amazing. if these last as long as the S.I.T.'s , I'm converted..
So based on all the awesome reviews, I just bought a pack of Dunlop Nickel Plated (45-105)! I have previously used Fender 8250 and now D'addario Exl165 (since Fenders have changed). Loved the tension and tone of both of those strings and the minimal fret wear. Does anyone know how the Dunlops hold up with fret wear?
Thanks and can't wait to try these out!
Thanks and can't wait to try these out!
So, I finally decided to give the Dunlops a go, I bought a few sets a while back. I put on a set of stainless steels (040-100), and I couldn't be more unimpressed. The E string was totally dead out of the box, I can't remember the last time I experienced that. Probably some Rotos 20+ years ago.
I had two sets, so I replaced the E string, and same thing again, totally lifeless, as if it had been played for a year.
I still have a set of Dunlop nickels, but I doubt I will bother. The other three strings seem OK, but not even close to what I expect from a brand new string.
I can see how these might work for those who like well broken in, bordering to dead, rounds. Me, I am back to Hi Beams.
I had two sets, so I replaced the E string, and same thing again, totally lifeless, as if it had been played for a year.
I still have a set of Dunlop nickels, but I doubt I will bother. The other three strings seem OK, but not even close to what I expect from a brand new string.
I can see how these might work for those who like well broken in, bordering to dead, rounds. Me, I am back to Hi Beams.
I just put the Nickel Rounds on my G&L JB that I was going to sell. Now I'm not going to sell it. 'Nuff said.
Great deal at Strings & Beyond at the moment:
http://www.stringsandbeyond.com/dunlop-strings.html
(no affiliation)
http://www.stringsandbeyond.com/dunlop-strings.html
(no affiliation)
Wow! That's a steal! It just got 4 sets for less than $9 each!!!
at that price even a cheap *** like me is interested.
I really enjoy playing d'addario for it's brightness. How does Dunlop's nickel compare to d'addario?
