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Dunlop Strings - one word "Wow"
- Thread starter Maiden Bass
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I've used XLs once. They are very-very bright. Dunlops are not so bright. I think the Dunlops are more 'creamy', hmm, like smoother, less tension.
Just now I have two bass guitars wired with DR Lo-Riders and one with Dunlops. I think Dunlops are nice even if I somewhat like the higher tension in Lo-Riders. But it's nice to switch between the strings from time to time. I suspect Dunlops will last longer than DRs, not sure yet as I've only played 5+ gigs and recorded for 10 hours or so with this set.
Just now I have two bass guitars wired with DR Lo-Riders and one with Dunlops. I think Dunlops are nice even if I somewhat like the higher tension in Lo-Riders. But it's nice to switch between the strings from time to time. I suspect Dunlops will last longer than DRs, not sure yet as I've only played 5+ gigs and recorded for 10 hours or so with this set.
I agree with you 100% I am in love with them I used Daddarios and tried the Dunlop after see the website and buying a Dunlop bass strap. I am ordering a set for my new Dean Edge 1 bass. But right on Dunlop 5stars.
I was playing NP Lo Riders on my Yammy, but now it has Dunlop Nickels on it. I had to adjust the truss rod after putting the Dunlops on. It seems to me the Dunlops have higher tension than the Lo Riders.
I'm still digging the Dunlops. Nice feel. Good tone.
Interesting, I use Lo-Riders as I use DGCF tuning so the tension has to be there with this lower tuning. Dunlops are nice but they are much easier to bend compared with Lo-Riders with this tuning, anyway that's how it feels when I do A/B testing with my bass guitars.
My judgement was purely based on the fact that I had to adjust the truss rod, so you could be right. I have my Yammy setup for half-step down tuning.
I tried a set I got at NAMM (thanks Dunlop crew!). Have to say they are working really well on my Alleva Jazz. Two for one?!? I am heading to GC after work!!!
The title of the thread included the word "WOW"
Wow is right for me... I put a set on my new to me used American deluxe P. I thought they were ok at first buy then I considered selling the bass.
Why?
because it sounded dull, low gain , poor balance between strings, the feel and just a general dislike of the tone. I had put nickle 45-105's on about three weeks ago and maybe had 30 hours on them .
Then I decided to go with the OEM strings.
They are WOW
glad I did because I almost sold a bass that I have grown to love.
They didn't wow me.... Maybe I recieved a bum set but I'm done trying them unless I get a free set for my squire or schecter.
Wow is right for me... I put a set on my new to me used American deluxe P. I thought they were ok at first buy then I considered selling the bass.
Why?
because it sounded dull, low gain , poor balance between strings, the feel and just a general dislike of the tone. I had put nickle 45-105's on about three weeks ago and maybe had 30 hours on them .
Then I decided to go with the OEM strings.
They are WOW
glad I did because I almost sold a bass that I have grown to love.
They didn't wow me.... Maybe I recieved a bum set but I'm done trying them unless I get a free set for my squire or schecter.
I just replaced my DR LoRiders SS with the Dunlop Nickels. I really loved the DR's on my Grendel but the Dunlops gave my bright bass more body. They seem to be a good match with the maple neck and NJ4's that I have in the Grendel. Looking forward to playing out with them and see if they hold up in a mix.
