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Dunlop Strings - one word "Wow"
- Thread starter Maiden Bass
- Start date
I sent them an email, got 4 sets of 5-string nickels for $11 each!!!
I just put on some Hibeams but I'll try the Dunlops after they wear out.
I just put on some Hibeams but I'll try the Dunlops after they wear out.
I like both. Dunlops are a little more middy and feel a little better. I had actually settled on D'Addario as my strings even though I like Dunlops better. But at $25 for TWO sets, I had decided that D'Addario was close enough. Imagine my excitement when I found Dunlops at $18 for two sets!
been a loyal DR user for years now, switched from Blue Steels because I hated how tense they were and how quickly they died. Let's see what these Dunlops can do. 
I just got a set of the medium light today. Is it natural for it to not have that glass like zing out of the box like D'Addario?
Yeah they have a fuller sound and don't have that annoying 'zing'. Dunlops don't really require any break-in time.
I was wondering if anybody has had any issues with string length when going through the body? I'd like to buy multiples, but I just want to make sure I won't have problems, with several sets sitting on my shelf. Thanks.
No problems stringing through body on my G&L L2500 or my Peavey Millennium 35" scale. Dunlops are very similar to DR in that regards. With good reason I guess, seeing who designed them.
dhomer
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- Apr 9, 2009
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OK guys, after reading all these posts, I may be interested in trying some out. But first.. IMO DR Fat Beams are the tone standard. Unfortunately they are pricey and go dead in a month or so.. D'Addario Pro Steels are a reasonable approximation, and the set of Cleartones I have now exceeded my tone/life expectations. Does the Dunlop string compare favorably tone wise to these?
I think people need to realize that every good string doesn't match every bass for every player. That being said. I use mostly flats and when I use rounds like nickel L0-riders.
Just put a set of Dunlop Nickels on a new to me Guild B-301 and it sings. Great for my rock project. Cheaper than DR too!
Just put a set of Dunlop Nickels on a new to me Guild B-301 and it sings. Great for my rock project. Cheaper than DR too!
Man, I am telling you the people at Dunlop strings know what they are doing!!!
These strings are awesome!!!
The brightest, clearest nickels and the deepest, fullest stainless steels I have ever played.
I used to think Daddario's were good, but they don't even compare to these Dunlops!
The Dunlop's also play easier and last longer than other strings!
I have made the switch to Dunlop!
I tried Dunlop strings 45-125 on my 5ver Music Man Sterling and right out of the box, the B string was completely DEAD! I call ed the company and they sent me a new set. I have them on my bass right now and they sound ok, but WAY too much fret noise and finger noise and for me, they have out of tune harmonic noise! I can't wait to get them off and go back to Dean Markley SR 2000's!! I just paid $40 w/ tx and want to get some use out of them. But I will NEVER put them on my bass again.
I bought a Squier 5-string this weekend, and wanted to try a set of Dunlops on it. The only set GC had cost $45. 5-string nickel-plated steel set. Ridiculous.
I just bought 2 sets for my P-basses.(MIM & Squier)
I've been hearin some good things (on TB) bout them, and I walked in to GC to see what they had for strings..the dude starts talkin away...Told em I was lookin for a new string to try out,(Usually use DRs..& still do on my 5er) and he suggested the Dunlop Nickels.(45-105).
I'll throw em on tonite..hope theyre good.
O...and they were like $19 a set....at GC... So..they passed the first test.
Ill letcha know how I like em.
Cuz I know you care.
.
I've been hearin some good things (on TB) bout them, and I walked in to GC to see what they had for strings..the dude starts talkin away...Told em I was lookin for a new string to try out,(Usually use DRs..& still do on my 5er) and he suggested the Dunlop Nickels.(45-105).
I'll throw em on tonite..hope theyre good.
O...and they were like $19 a set....at GC... So..they passed the first test.
Ill letcha know how I like em.
Cuz I know you care.
.
O...and they were like $19 a set....at GC... So..they passed the first test.
Ill letcha know how I like em.
Cuz I know you care.
.
We do care, so let us know!
And if you need more and want to save a bunch of money, lookie here:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=701702&highlight=
