Hey All,
Usually, I use nickel Elixir religously, mostly due to their crazy-long life (they pay for themselves). Certain basses, though, are finicky with them. The new set on my Yamaha are certainly stiffer/tighter than the stock D'Addario XLs, just like an old ESP E-II's stock SIT Rock Brights. The stiffness, not gauge (same gauge), seems to equate to more rattling/buzz. I think now, that tension is more important than simply gauge, as I really can tell differences with flexibility between brands/types, even if indeed the same gauges.
So, I bought a set of DR Sunbeams, after wanting flexibility (considerably more than Elixir), not too bright like ss, and long life from an uncoated string. By far, DR and Labella have given me the best track records for life. I've never tried Sunbeams, so what can I expect? I know the lifespan won't compare to Elixir, but I'm curious about others' experiences with Sunbeams (or from Elixir to a regular string).
Usually, I use nickel Elixir religously, mostly due to their crazy-long life (they pay for themselves). Certain basses, though, are finicky with them. The new set on my Yamaha are certainly stiffer/tighter than the stock D'Addario XLs, just like an old ESP E-II's stock SIT Rock Brights. The stiffness, not gauge (same gauge), seems to equate to more rattling/buzz. I think now, that tension is more important than simply gauge, as I really can tell differences with flexibility between brands/types, even if indeed the same gauges.
So, I bought a set of DR Sunbeams, after wanting flexibility (considerably more than Elixir), not too bright like ss, and long life from an uncoated string. By far, DR and Labella have given me the best track records for life. I've never tried Sunbeams, so what can I expect? I know the lifespan won't compare to Elixir, but I'm curious about others' experiences with Sunbeams (or from Elixir to a regular string).
